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Labia piercing

Okay kiddo, so you know how some people wear earrings in their ears? Well, some grown-ups like to wear jewelry in other parts of their body too. Some ladies like to wear jewelry in their labia, which is the skin on the outside of their private parts.

But it's not just a simple thing like putting a bead on a string. First, they go to a special person who knows how to put the jewelry in without hurting them. This person cleans the area really well and then puts a special needle through the skin. They put a special hoop or stud in and then the piercing is all done.

It might be a little sore at first, but then the ladies get to enjoy having pretty jewelry in that area if they want to. But it's really important for them to keep it clean and take care of it so it doesn't get infected.
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