I received a message from a woman inquiring about a genital piercing:

I was on a piercing forum and a girl made a post about a "high HCH" piercing. She didn't really go into detail, just mentioned that she has it. While I sent her a message for more info, I figured that if anyone could shed light on the subject, it would be you. I can't find any pictures or   info on the piercing aside from people saying that they have it. I was wondering what makes a high HCH different from a regular HCH piercing? How is the procedure different and would it be a viable piercing since I already have a VCH?

I would appreciate any info that you can give me and I hope you come back to Philly to pierce soon since i missed you last time!

Thanks, J. 

My reply:

HI J.,
Thanks for your message.

My guess is that she was talking about an ornamental HCH that is toward the top of the hood, rather than one that is placed so the bead on a ring can touch the clitoris, (which is what would make that piercing stimulating--if some of the clitoris is exposed).

This terminology is somewhat relative because hood lengths vary tremendously. For argument's sake, we can describe a high HCH piercing as being above a "normal placement" as shown above. That is an image of a traditional HCH (where the bead rests on the clitoris).
For more information on the traditionally placed HCH piercing, visit this page of my site.

Below, in the black frame, is an image of an HCH alone that is placed high--again, just for ornamentation. The procedure for a traditional or high HCH would be the same. Only the placement is different.

As far as whether you could get one, that would depend on your build and your current piercing's placement. Feel free to sign up for an online/photo consultation and send some photos if you would like to be evaluated for one. 
 

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Sincerely,

Elayne