Definition: Female genital piercing. The "hood" is a flap of skin above and around the clitoris. It can be pierced horizontally or vertically, which is sometimes dependant on anatomy.
Horizontal or Vertical Clitoral or Clit Hood Piercing
By Karen L. Hudson, About.com Guide
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