Isabella piercing is a female
genital piercing
Genital piercing is a form of body piercing that involves piercing a part of the genitalia, thus creating a suitable place for wearing different types of jewellery. Nevertheless, the term may also be used '' pars pro toto'' to indicate all body pi ...
. This extremely deep
clitoral
The clitoris ( or ) is a female sex organ present in mammals, ostriches and a limited number of other animals. In humans, the visible portion – the glans – is at the front junction of the labia minora (inner lips), above the open ...
shaft piercing starts below the
clitoris
The clitoris ( or ) is a female sex organ present in mammals, ostriches and a limited number of other animals. In humans, the visible portion – the glans – is at the front junction of the labia minora (inner lips), above the op ...
and just above the
urethra
The urethra (from Greek οὐρήθρα – ''ourḗthrā'') is a tube that connects the urinary bladder to the urinary meatus for the removal of urine from the body of both females and males. In human females and other primates, the urethra ...
, and then goes up through the clitoral shaft and exits at the top of the hood.
The Isabella piercing was first documented in issue 17 of ''Piercing World Magazine''. As an Isabella piercing intersects the shaft of the clitoris, it is considered to be high risk for nerve damage and is therefore extremely rare.
Like other female genital piercings,
the Isabella piercing is anatomy-dependent. Nerve damage can result from piercing a clitoris that is too small or from piercing through the shaft of the clitoris and through the
dorsal nerve. Piercing through the shaft of the clitoris can also result in excessive
bleeding
Bleeding, hemorrhage, haemorrhage or blood loss, is blood escaping from the circulatory system from damaged blood vessels. Bleeding can occur internally, or externally either through a natural opening such as the mouth, nose, ear, urethra, vag ...
and blood loss to the clitoris. Healing time is 2-3 months. The
Nefertiti piercing
A Nefertiti piercing is a female genital piercing that is a combination of a vertical clitoral hood piercing and a Christina piercing
A Christina piercing, also known as a Venus piercing, is a genital piercing
Genital piercing is a form of bod ...
was invented in response to the inherent dangers involved with the Isabella piercing.
Jewelry
Isabellas are usually pierced with custom made barbells usually in 16 to 14 gauge and in to in.
See also
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Christina piercing
A Christina piercing, also known as a Venus piercing, is a genital piercing
Genital piercing is a form of body piercing that involves piercing a part of the genitalia, thus creating a suitable place for wearing different types of jewellery. Neve ...
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Clitoris piercing
A clitoris piercing is a genital piercing placed directly through the head (glans) of the clitoris itself. It is a relatively uncommon piercing by choice because of the potential for nerve damage, and because women may find it too stimulating to a ...
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Deep shaft piercing
Deep shaft piercings are piercings which pass through the penile shaft. They are most commonly seen in the form of deeply placed ampallangs, apadravyas, and reverse shaft Prince Alberts. They are more rare piercings due to associated pain, difficu ...
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Nefertiti piercing
A Nefertiti piercing is a female genital piercing that is a combination of a vertical clitoral hood piercing and a Christina piercing
A Christina piercing, also known as a Venus piercing, is a genital piercing
Genital piercing is a form of bod ...
References
External links
FAQ 2E--Genital Piercings & Their Suggested JewelryIsabella piercing Bmezine encyclopedia
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