title: First glimpse of the functional benefits of clitoral hood piercings.
abstract: In this exploratory study, we identify a positive relationship between vertical clitoral hood piercing and desire, frequency of intercourse and arousal. There were no dramatic differences in orgasmic functioning. Clinicians can play key roles in educating patients about potential outcomes and risks of genital piercing.
authors.affiliation: University of South Alabama, Mobile, AL, USA. vmillner@usouthal.edu
authors.forename: Vaughn S
authors.initials: VS
authors.lastname: Millner
authors.forename: Bernard H
authors.initials: BH
authors.lastname: Eichold
authors.forename: Thomasina H
authors.initials: TH
authors.lastname: Sharpe
authors.forename: Sherwood C
authors.initials: SC
authors.lastname: Lynn
mesh_terms: D001143:Arousal; D046288:Body Piercing; D002987:Clitoris / Q000601:surgery*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D012725:Sexual Behavior