Thanks for starting this thread and providing the info Sage. A clit hood piercing is something I've wanted for quite awhile, and still hope to get one day when the money and timing is right (along with a few others).
It's great to hear from someone "real" about the experience, and that it was a good one for them. I don't have a huge problem with pain, but it's still comforting to know that at least in that very sensitive area, it's not much of an issue!
Since you mentioned it, how does one go about finding out if their piercer is Association of Professional Piercers certified? Is there a good online database perhaps? And like you also mentioned, you want to be sure you're comfortable with the piercer; because of this, did they let you come in and have a consultation first? Was there a period where you just got to talk to the piercer about want you want done, how they do things, etc, or did you just go in and say "they seem nice."
Since I am looking to have more piercings done, just thought I'd get some advice. Thanks!