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The first triangle piercing is credited to Lou Duff of Gauntlet, and was performed in 1991 by Elayne Angel.The first triangle piercing is credited to Lou Duff of Gauntlet, and was performed in 1991 by Elayne Angel

A triangle piercing is one of several forms of female genital piercing. The piercing passes from side to side, through the base of the clitoral hood tissue where it meets the inner labia and under the clitoris. In addition to serving as adornment, it increases the intensity of sexual stimulation, particularly during sexual intercourse. The name is derived from the tissue where the labia meet the clitoral hood, which looks like a triangle when pinched. This is the only genital piercing that can stimulate the clitoris from behind it. It is said to be one of the more painful genital piercings because it passes through so much tissue and nerves.

Most women do not have the proper anatomical features for this piercing. It requires that the back of the clitoral hood extend outward from the body somewhat.

The transscrotal piercing is of contemporary origin, and has generally only been performed by practitioners of other “extreme” body modifications such as subdermal implants, transdermal implants and tongue splitting. Like other “heavy” genital modifications, it may be performed under less than ideal situations by amateur practitioners as part of CBT or other BDSM activities.

It is also sometimes spelled transcrotal piercing or referred to as a “scrunnel” (short for scrotal tunnel).

Transscrotal piercings are usually healed with a barbell although teflon, tygon or other flexible inert jewelry can also be used. Once healed, transscrotal piercings can be stretched quickly and, given the amount of surrounding tissue, to great size if desired. A variety of jewelry can be used in healed transscrotal piercings, including large captive bead rings and plugs. Jewelry for transscrotal piercings is often custom made.

This male genital piercing is an extremely advanced procedure, and is not done using a needle. Instead a scalpel or occasionally a dermal punch is used to make an incision, which is then followed by suturing the front to the back in order to create a viable fistula. Large gauge jewelry is usually then inserted into the incision. If the bond between the front and the back of the piercing holds, healing is very quick and easy. Should a bond fail to form, healing can be lengthy and problematic.

This is a serious, complex piercing, and should an infection develop, it can develop within the scrotum and becomes dangerous very quickly. This procedure is often considered to be a potentially dangerous surgical procedure, and is not by any means common

A transscrotal piercing is a body piercing that travels through the scrotum from front to back, or from side to side.

The Reverse Prince Albert piercing (RPA) is a form of male genital piercing. The “Reverse Prince Albert piercing” enters through the urethra and exits through a hole pierced in the top of the glans.

As with most piercings, the healing time varies depending upon depth of piecing, and the level of activity that the piercee maintains. For a subject who has a healthy diet and low activity, A healing time of 10-12 weeks can be expected.

A pubic piercing is a genital piercing on a man. It is the male version of a Christina piercing. Healing times and pain factors are similar to a Christina, at around 3-4 months. The rejection rate is around the same as well - that is, higher than most “conventional” (nose, ear, or tongue) piercings, because it is a surface piercing. Many men get this piercing because it can offer direct stimulation to the female clitoris during intercourse. The placement is at the bottom of the pubic mound just above the penile shaft. Usually, the jewelry inserted is a custom-made surface bar, used to give the best chance of healing.

The Princess Albertina piercing is of completely contemporary origin, and is an extremely rare piercing.[citation needed] Its name comes from the fact that it is analogous to the male Prince Albert piercing.