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[Genital piercing].

David Rabinerson1, Eran Horowitz

  • 1Gynecology Department, Rabin Medical Center, Golda Campus, Petah Tikva. davidreb@clalit.org.il

Harefuah
|November 12, 2005
PubMed
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Genital piercing, a practice for decoration or sexual enhancement, is increasingly popular in Western societies and Israel. This procedure, often performed by non-medical individuals, carries risks and lacks specific Israeli legislation.

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Area of Science:

  • Anthropology
  • Sociology
  • Medical Science

Context:

  • Body piercing is a historical practice with diverse cultural and symbolic meanings.
  • Genital piercing has emerged as a contemporary trend in Western societies, including Israel.
  • The practice is often pursued for aesthetic appeal and perceived enhancement of sexual pleasure.

Purpose:

  • To explore the cultural significance and evolving trends of body piercing.
  • To examine the specific phenomenon of genital piercing in Western societies and Israel.
  • To highlight the motivations behind genital piercing, including decorative and sexual enhancement aspects.

Summary:

  • Piercing involves puncturing organs for adornment or symbolic reasons, with a history dating back to early human civilization.

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  • Genital piercing, encompassing both male and female procedures, is a recent extension of this practice into Western cultures and Israel.
  • Motivations for genital piercing are attributed to decorative purposes and the enhancement of sexual pleasure, with various types of procedures existing.

    • Impact:

    • Genital piercing procedures are typically conducted by non-medical practitioners outside of clinical settings.
    • Potential for severe complications associated with genital piercing exists due to the nature of the procedure.
    • A notable absence of specific Israeli legislation to regulate genital piercing poses potential public health and safety concerns.