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| Isabella piercing | |
|---|---|
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| Location | Clitoral shaft |
| Jewelry | Barbell |
| Healing | 2 to 3 months |
Isabella piercing is a femalegenital piercing. It is a deepclitoral shaft piercing that starts below theclitoris and above theurethra, which goes up through the clitoral shaft and exits at the top of the hood.[1][2]
The Isabella piercing was first documented in issue 17 ofPiercing World Magazine.[citation needed] 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.[1] Like other female genital piercings,[1] 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 thedorsal nerve.[citation needed] Piercing through the shaft of the clitoris can also result in excessivebleeding and blood loss to the clitoris. Healing time is 2-3 months.[citation needed] TheNefertiti piercing was invented in response to the inherent dangers involved with the Isabella piercing.[3]
Isabellas are usually pierced with custom made barbells usually in 16 to 14 gauge and5⁄16 in to7⁄16 in.