Inner labia are the hairless, wrinkled, often darkly pigmented lobes of skin which fringe the vagain. They are the most popular site for female genital piercings because they are very thin, relatively easy to pierce, and heal more quickly than any other body piercing.

Outer labia form the exterior of the vulva. They can be pierced anywhere along their length, although a piercing placed nearer to the back of the outer labia can cause discomfort while sitting. Because outer labia are thicker than inner labia, they may take a lot longer to heal.