Anal piercing

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Anal piercing
Perianal ring piercing in human female.jpg
LocationAnus
JewelryCaptive bead ring, barbell

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. Some report difficulty cleaning the area after defecation and increases chances of infection.[1]

There is no definitive piece of legislation on Age limits for piercings in England. However: some sources have posited that it may be an offence to perform a genital or anal piercing on someone under 16 without actually specifying which legislation prohibits it.[2] In Wales it is an offence to perform such a piercing on someone under 18.[3] In Scotland, it is an offence to perform the piercing on someone under 16 unless written permission is given by a parent or person with parental rights (such as a legal guardian)[4]

References[]

  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.
  2. ^ [1] One such claim, but no actual legislation
  3. ^ [2] Public Health (Wales) Act 2017
  4. ^ [3] Scottish citizen's advice

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