The Georgian controversy over genital body piercing
January 27, 2005
By: Bob Whitehead
In early 2004, the Georgia House of Representatives was faced
with a bill about outlawing female genital mutilation. The bill
contained an amendment about genital body piercing on women, and it
passed. This means that women over the age of eighteen who would
like to get a genital piercing would not be able to do so. The
legislators were surprised to discover that some women would choose
to get it done.
The initial outcry was about female genital body piercings being
banned while no provision was made against the piercing of male
genitals, but closer examination revealed the bill’s point was to
stop female genital mutilation. However, another problem arises from
that – shouldn’t lawmakers be aware of such a thing as body piercing
before adding an amendment that raised such a ruckus?
There are people even in the piercing community who view genital
piercing as something unclean and dangerous. The truth is, as long
as you are having protected sex while the piercing heals and follow
aftercare instructions, it isn’t any more dangerous than other
piercings. In fact, you’re less likely to spread germs from your
hands to a genital piercing.
It isn’t surprising there was tremendous Internet backlash over
this article. Genital piercing is profoundly personal, as it helps
people to reclaim their private parts as their own. The piercings
can mark healing from abuse or rape. For some women, it is an
expression of their femininity. How are they supposed to react when
male genital piercing isn’t mentioned?
According to the Atlanta Journal-Constitution, the bill
died in the Senate. However, the issues raised are still relevant.
Piercing enthusiasts may want to pay closer attention to their state
government’s proceedings when it comes to piercing issues to keep
this from happening again.
About the Author:
Bob Whitehead 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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