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]

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