Anal piercing

An anal piercing is a body piercing in the surrounding area of the human anus, usually the perineum.[1]

Anal piercing
LocationAnus
JewelryCaptive bead ring, barbell

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]

In the United Kingdom the minimum age for an anal piercing is 16 enacted in the Sexual Offences Act of 2003.[2]

References
  1. 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. Tony Allen (28 October 2015). Age Restricted Sales: The Law in England and Wales. Troubador Publishing Ltd. pp. 178–. ISBN 978-1-78462-419-4.
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