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The '''corpus cavernosum''' are two areas of erectile tissue which run along the length of the [[Penis|penis]], and fill with blood during erection. They are separated by a membrane of connective tissue along the length of the shaft, and hold about 90% of the blood in the penis during erection. The remainder fills a similar area of erectile tissue, called the corpus spongiosum, which surrounds the [[Urethra|urethra]].
Piercings through the '''tragus''', the little nub in front of the ear canal, are a common form of [[Category:Ear Piercings|ear piercing]]. This piercing is not known to have a historical basis.


It is an urban myth that piercing the corpus cavernosum will make you bleed to death, although more bleeding can be expected than with other male genital piercings. Although placement can vary, [[Ampallang|Ampallang]] piercings often pass through this area.
This piercing can be done with a [[Captive bead ring|captive bead ring]], [[Barbell|barbells]] or even a [[Labret stud|labret stud]]. This piercing should have no effect on hearing, nor is it linked to facial paralysis or any other [[Urban legend|urban legends]].
 
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== Alternative Names ==
;Ear-Clit piercing
:[[Local term|local term]] in Indiana. One Indiana piercer writes us,
: ''A lot of people around here refer to their tragus piercings as their "ear-clit" piercings, which made me laugh for about fifteen minutes straight the first time someone asked for one.''
;Flaps piercing
:used in Buffalo, NY area.
 
== See Also ==
* [[Vertical Tragus]]
 
== Related Risks ==
* [[Bell's Palsy]]
* [[Ear Collapse]]
* [[Loss of Hearing]]
* [[Piercing Gun]]
* [[Piercing Studs]]
* [[Rejection]]

Latest revision as of 02:53, 17 September 2023

Piercings through the tragus, the little nub in front of the ear canal, are a common form of. This piercing is not known to have a historical basis.

This piercing can be done with a captive bead ring, barbells or even a labret stud. This piercing should have no effect on hearing, nor is it linked to facial paralysis or any other urban legends.

Tragus piercing
Tragus piercing

Alternative Names

Ear-Clit piercing
local term in Indiana. One Indiana piercer writes us,
A lot of people around here refer to their tragus piercings as their "ear-clit" piercings, which made me laugh for about fifteen minutes straight the first time someone asked for one.
Flaps piercing
used in Buffalo, NY area.

See Also

Related Risks

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