wanderlust said:
you say 6-12 weeks and people saying a week are crazy...
then you give a link to rings of desire which states many women feel it has healed withing 4 days which id good but they should continue the cleaning process for a month. and the healing time they quote is 4-6 weeks....
pick one.
http://www.ringsofdesire.com/healing.html
has healing times listed of 6 weeks for a vertical, and 6-8 weeks for a horizontal
4-6 is specificly for the clit not the hood
http://www.bodyjewelrypiercing.com/healing-time.html
lists 4-10 weeks for general female genitalia piercings
Due to the location there is a high amount of movement and chance for irritation.
also it is new, so cleaning the piercing and the general area around it can be ruff until you learn how to handle your new piercing,
and because it is new you can't help but want to play w/ it, look at it etc..
plus w/ verticals esp. you have to watch what clothes you wear, i.e. not really tight pants as this may cause more irritation
under optimal conditions healing can be complete in 6 wks,
however since nothing is optimal
and since ppl can never seem to follow directions completely
we recommended as do others i know 6-12 weeks
better safe then sorry
I know 12 wks is a bit long , but it can take upto that long if not mantained/ treated proper !
I believe the APP states a period of 6-10 weeks , although i checked their new site and i can't find that information listed
allowing a good circulation of air will also aid in the healing process it may sound weird but after regular cleaning sitting around w/ no clothes on below the waste for a lil bit( not too long unless ya want too) will be very beneficial !
It is highly recommended to get a genital piercing done by an APP approved piercer
and if you are looking for stimulation enhancement for this piercing the vertical is highly recommened, although i would recommend changing to a bent barbell AFTER you have completely healed
you should initialy be pierced w/ a captive or circular BB
and again if for any reason you do not feel comfortable w/ your piercer
STOP and find another one !