Anal piercing (photos)

An anal piercing is placed in the surrounding area of the , usually the .

Despite the name, piercing of the anal 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 .

The piercing canal runs between the inner side of the anal sphincter and the perineum. It can be worn by both women and men. It is relatively new and is therefore still a rarity.

It stimulates both the wearer and their partner during anal intercourse and is therefore an exceptional form of piercing.

Gently pulling, tugging, or playing with the piercing may stimulate genital and anal nerves. And many people with guiche piercings report more intense orgasms when playing with their guiche piercing right before they orgasm.