Genital piercings nowadays have a growing demand, especially in a young adult, college-aged population. [16] [28] [29] With regard to (female) genital piercings, Marilyn W. Edmunds, adjunct clinical professor at the Johns Hopkins University , stated, "Women with genital piercings are no longer on the social fringe or part of the 'punk' culture who are experimenting with behaviors that are.