Informed Consent is both a process and a document - neither can stand alone as informed consent. The informed consent process must contain a verbal review of the procedures, alternates, and risks of the piercing procedure, as set out below, as well as the opportunity for the client to ask the piercer any question about the piercing. The informed consent document must be signed by you, the client.

Procedures:

• Specialty Level One Male Genital Piercing: A specialty level one male genital piercing includes surface piercing (where the piercing has a point of entrance and a point of exit) of the scrotum, frenum, foreskin, or the perineum behind the scrotum, and the piercing of the penis through the urethra and the exit on the underside of the penis (called a “Prince Albert).The genital surface piercings are susceptible to infection due tho the closed in nature of the genital area of the body and limited air circulation. Because of the constant irritation from clothing and general movement, these piercings may take longer to heal. The jewelry inserted into the penis may limit the effectiveness of condoms by causing tears. Imprecise piercing may damage nerves and blood vessels located in the penis. Healing time may be from 6-8 weeks for the foreskin or penis, to 3-4 months or longer for the frenum or perineum. Infection or allergic reaction may extend the time required for healing. Neglecting appropriate aftercare may increase likelihood of infection and extend healing time.
• Specialty Level One Female Genital Piercing: Specialty level one female genital piercing includes surface piercing (where the piercing has a point of entrance and a point of exit) of the labia major, labia minor, frenulum labiorum pudenda, (the perineum between the vagina and the anus), and a vertical piercing of the clitoral hood (called a “Princess Diana”).The genital surface piercings are susceptible to infection due to the closed in nature of the genital area of the body and limited air circulation. Because of the constant irritation from clothing and general movement, these piercings may take longer to heal. Imprecise piercing my damage nerves and blood vessels located in the genitals. Healing time may be from 4-8 weeks for a piercing of the clitoral hood, 6-8 weeks for the frenulum labiorum and labia minor, to 3-4 months or longer for the labia major. Infection and allergic reaction may extend time required for healing. Neglecting appropriate aftercare may increase likelihood of infection and extend healing time.
• Specialty Level Two Male Genital Piercing: A specialty level two male genital piercing includes a vertical piercing of the head of the penis that passes through the urethra (called an “Apadravya”). a horizontal piercing of the head of the penis that passes through the urethra (called an “Ampallang”), a piercing through the corona or edge of the head or glans of the penis, a piercing of the penis entering through the urethra and exiting in the upper side of the penis (called a “Reverse Prince Albert”).The genital piercings are susceptible to infection due to the closed in nature of the genital area of the body and limited air circulation. Because of the constant irritation from clothing and general movement, these piercings may take longer to heal. The jewelry inserted into the penis may limit the effectiveness of condoms by causing tears. Imprecise piercing of the glans may damage nerves and blood vessels located in the penis. Healing time may be from 3-4 months for the corona of the glans, 4-6 months for a vertical or horizontal piercing of the head or glans of the penis. Infection or allergic reaction may extend time required for healing. Neglecting appropriate aftercare may increase likelihood of infection and extend healing time.
• Specialty Level Two Female Genital Piercing: Specialty level two female genital piercing includes piercing of the clitoris, a horizontal piercing beneath the shaft of the clitoris (called a “Triangle”), and a piercing of the base of the vagina exiting through the urethra (called a “Princess Albertina”).RISKS: The genital piercings are susceptible to infection due to the closed in nature of the genital area of the body and limited air circulation. Because of the constant irritation from clothing and general movement, these piercings may take longer to heal. Imprecise piercing may damage nerves and blood vessels located in the genitals. Imprecise piercing the clitoris or behind the clitoral shaft may result in significant irreparable nerve damage. healing time may be from 4-8 weeks for a piercing of the clitoris, 3-4 months or longer for a piercing behind the clitoral shaft, and a piercing through the urethra. Infection and allergic reaction may extend time for required healing. Neglecting appropriate aftercare may increase likelihood of infection and extend healing time.