Aftercare for genital piercings
August 07, 2004
By: Lori Wilkerson
After getting genital piercings, proper care and cleanliness is
extremely important, perhaps more so than with any other kind of
piercing. This is because it easier for bacteria to collect in the
genital area and because, obviously, you can’t keep the area
uncovered so that it will be open to the air at all times. It would
create too many distractions at work, for one thing. So you have to
keep genital piercings covered, but keep them clean and dry at the
same time. How?
For the first several weeks after genital piercings, wear loose
clothing and underwear of natural, breathable materials that have
been washed in gentle detergents without perfumes or fabric
softeners. Avoid nylons or anything that would trap moisture next to
the skin. If you can, wear panty liners; these can wick any moisture
or drainage away.
Until they heal, you must cleanse genital piercings thoroughly
each and every time you go to the bathroom with warm water (no soap,
as this will cause over drying and prolong healing). For women, the
easiest way is with a small squirt bottle, for men, a warm, wet
cloth can be used.
Genital piercings should also be cleansed gently twice a day with
a gentle antimicrobial soap. Don’t use hydrogen peroxide, alcohol or
other products that will dry the skin out and can cause irritation
to the delicate tissue of the genitals.
Don’t engage in sexual activity too soon after genital piercing,
although this may be tempting. It can take between six and ten weeks
for complete healing, and you don’t want to risk it too soon, since
vigorous motion can irritate the piercing and reopen the wound if
you have sex too soon after genital piercings are done. In the long
run, you’ll be glad you waited if you can really enjoy the new
sensation because the area is properly healed.
About the Author:
Lori Wilkerson is a successful freelance writer and publisher of
http://www.body-jewelry-useek.com. Body jewelry, piercing and tattooing information you seek to perfectly adorn your body.
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