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The '''vertical hood piercing''', one of the most common [[Female Genital Piercing|female genital piercings]], passes vertically through the [[Clitoral hood|clitoral hood]], generally through a single central hole. Many people erroneously refer to it as a "clit ring," but the piercing does not in fact pass through the [[Clitoris|clitoris]] itself, it passes only through the hood.
'''A '''vertical lobe piercing''' a piercing, usually using a straight [[Barbell|barbell]], travelling from the top of the lobe (ie. the [[Anti-tragus|anti-tragus]]) down and exiting at the bottom of the lobe. It is essentially a [[Transverse_lobe|transverse lobe]] piercing turned 90°.


The ring or [[Barbell|barbell]] — usually a [[Curved barbell|curved barbell]] — is meant both to decorate as well as rub the clitoris. While most women enjoy this a great deal, some women find the constant stimulation a bit much to handle, while even others get used to the sensation. Naturally, this will vary from woman to woman.
== Procedure ==
A vertical lobe is a moderately difficult piercing to have done.  After entry and exit points have been marked, and the ear properly cleaned, the lobes and anti-tragus are clamped.  The needle is then slid through, and jewelry inserted.  Particular care must be taken to avoid piercing either too shallow or too deep into the lobe. If the needle goes through the lobe too close to the outer side, the jewelry can reject towards the outer side, while rejection can happen also if the the jewelry passes through the lobe too close to the head.


Most piercers perform this piercing using a [[Receiving tube|receiving tube]] placed under the hood, into which the needle is pushed from the top of the hood itself. The piercing heals very quickly and tends to be trouble-free, assuming the woman's anatomy allows it. Some women with excessively tight hoods may not be able to get this piercing. As a general rule, if a q-tip fits under your hood, you can get this piercing ("The [[Q-tip Test|Q-tip Test]]").
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| [[File:Vertical_Lobe-1.jpg|150px|right|thumb|Vertical Lobe]]
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| [[File:Vertical_Lobe-2.jpg|150px|right|thumb|Vertical Lobe]]
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| [[File:Vertical_Lobe-3.jpg|150px|right|thumb|Vertical Lobe]]
| [[File:Vertical_hood-1.jpg|150px|Vertical hood|link=/index.php?title=File:Vertical_hood-1.jpg]]
| [[File:Vertical_Lobe-4.jpg|150px|right|thumb|Vertical Lobe]]
| [[File:Vertical_hood-2.jpg|150px|Vertical hood|link=/index.php?title=File:Vertical_hood-2.jpg]]
| [[File:Vertical_hood-3.jpg|150px|Vertical hood|link=/index.php?title=File:Vertical_hood-3.jpg]]
| [[File:Vertical_hood-4.jpg|150px|Vertical hood|link=/index.php?title=File:Vertical_hood-4.jpg]]
|}
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== Alternative Names ==
== Healing ==
; VCH
Much like cartilage piercings, this takes at least several (6 or more) months to heal, dependent upon the piercee's body, and their dedication to cleaning it. For at least several days, there is a good chance of bruising.  Sea salt soaks, and hot compresses are essentially vital for proper healing, to encourage drainage. Otherwise, due to the length of the piercing, drainage will become blocked up, and an [[Abscess|abscess]] can form.
: abbreviation
; Speed Trap
: is a [[Local term|local term]] at the University of Illinois, especially in reference to sorority girls. It is not in common usage elsewhere.
; Prepus
: a variation on the word 'prepuce', which is a retractable piece of skin which covers part of the genitals. In the case of females, this is the clitoral hood.
 
== See Also ==
* [[Horizontal Hood Piercing]]
* [[Clitoral Occlusion]]

Latest revision as of 22:26, 25 September 2023

A vertical lobe piercing a piercing, usually using a straight barbell, travelling from the top of the lobe (ie. the anti-tragus) down and exiting at the bottom of the lobe. It is essentially a transverse lobe piercing turned 90°.

Procedure

A vertical lobe is a moderately difficult piercing to have done. After entry and exit points have been marked, and the ear properly cleaned, the lobes and anti-tragus are clamped. The needle is then slid through, and jewelry inserted. Particular care must be taken to avoid piercing either too shallow or too deep into the lobe. If the needle goes through the lobe too close to the outer side, the jewelry can reject towards the outer side, while rejection can happen also if the the jewelry passes through the lobe too close to the head.

Vertical Lobe
Vertical Lobe
Vertical Lobe
Vertical Lobe

Healing

Much like cartilage piercings, this takes at least several (6 or more) months to heal, dependent upon the piercee's body, and their dedication to cleaning it. For at least several days, there is a good chance of bruising. Sea salt soaks, and hot compresses are essentially vital for proper healing, to encourage drainage. Otherwise, due to the length of the piercing, drainage will become blocked up, and an abscess can form.