Piercing Information Library

Pubic Region Piercing

Many men are concerned that having an intimate piercing will be extremely painful. Indeed, for most men the very thought makes their toes curl. After having a penis piercing, most men`s reaction is that they experienced a sharp, but short pain, lasting usually only a second or two, and generally it was nowhere near as painful as they feared.
When talking about a penis piercing, most people are referring to the Prince Albert which is abbreviated to `PA`. Few men when considering having a penis piercing, are aware of the large number of different types of piercing available, and know even less about there significance.
People have intimate piercings for all sorts of reasons. Sex is one of the major ones. The allure of being seen as kinky is an attractive proposition to some people. Others find it can heighten their own and their partners sexual experience.

Description and location:
Located in a soft fold of skin just above the penis, this piercing, because of anatomical differences between the male and female pubis, is generally considered a piercing for a man. A similar piercing can be done for women, located at the top of the clitoris, called a Christina.

Piercing Procedure:
The penis needs to be flaccid when pierced. This is not usually a problem. For most men, the clinical process of revealing their genitalia is enough to make their penis shrink in size. Any piercing operative will know and expect this. The whole of the genitalia should be washed thoroughly before the piercing appointment. Measuring and marking the position before carrying out the piercing is a very important part of the procedure, helping to ensure an accurate piercing.

Swelling:
Any swelling will usually last for only a few days. Intermittent swelling can be experienced with some piercings, which can be aggravated by excessive movement, such as when carrying out physical and manual labour, sports and exercising.

Healing Times:
This varies from three months to over a year. Piercings that pass through the urethra split into two separate shorter piercings and tend to heal a little more quickly than other piercings. The flow of healthy urine helps to flush out any harmful bacteria.

Types of Suitable Jewellery:
To avoid skin tears, it is advisable that any initial jewellery be at least 2.4mm gauge, and it is further advisable, when the piercing has healed, to up - size the jewellery to larger 3.2mm gauge. The friction experienced during sexual intercourse can put extreme stress on a penis piercing. Jewellery of thinner gauge may cut through the skin like wire through cheese.

It is not uncommon for penis piercings to be gradually `up-sized` with jewellery of gauges between 4mm and 10mm. Some men go as far as stretching up to 20mm jewellery. The choice of jewellery is often determined by the type of piercing, and both BCRs and barbells can be worn. For example PA piercings are more suited to BCRs, whilst apadravya and palang piercings are designed for wearing a barbell. Other piercings, like the scrotum, can be left to personal choice.

Extra Care Consideration:
Most genital piercings bleed, usually stopping after a few minutes. Sometimes the bleeding recurs in very small amounts over the following week. The wearing of a panty liner for the first few days can help prevent both blood marked clothing and discomfort. Regular saltwater baths and soaks will help with healing.
It is best to refrain from sexual intercourse for 3-6 weeks after a piercing, and then it should be carried out only gently with extreme caution. A piercing, until healed, is an open wound. The use of a condom during sex to protect against disease transmission is urged. With genital piercings, a good airflow is essential for smooth healing. This is particularly relevant with scrotum piercings. The pressure of the foreskin on piercings in the penis head can cause jewellery to migrate, or park in a new position. This can be avoided by keeping the foreskin retracted during the first few weeks.