| Anal piercing | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Location | Anus |
| Jewelry | Captive bead ring, barbell |
| Healing | 4 to 6 months |
An anal piercing is a body piercing in the surrounding area of the human anus, usually the perineum.[1]
Despite the name, piercing of the anal sphincter itself is rather rare, because even once the wound canal has healed, piercings through a functioning muscle in as sensitive an area as the anus tend to remain painful and prone to tearing.
Even more-so, a new piercing in this area is exceedingly difficult to keep safe from infection, because of the constant presence of fecal matter.[1]
- ^ a b Elayne Angel (16 February 2011). The Piercing Bible: The Definitive Guide to Safe Body Piercing. Potter/TenSpeed/Harmony. pp. 25–. ISBN 978-0-307-77791-1.