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MALE GENITAL PIERCINGS
The Prince Albert, Ampallang and Apadravya piercings usually bleed and
occasionally bruise during the first 3 to 5 days.
AMPALLANG
6 to 10 months; may require a year or more to completely heal
The Ampallang is made horizontally through the glans (head). There is
some
debate among piercers regarding the placement of the Ampallang: whether
it
should be above or through the urethra. A piercing intersecting the
urethra is in effect two piercings. Piercers who prefer the
transurethral
piercing contend that a transurethral piercing tends to heal faster and
be
stronger than a piercing made above the urethra.
Initial jewelry: Barbells in 12 to 10 gauge. The length of the barbell
must
be determined by measuring the penis while it is erect.
APADRAVYA
6 to 10 months; may require a year or more to completely heal
The Apadravya is made vertically through the glans, in front of the
corona
(ridge of the glans), and is often a continuation of the Prince Albert.
Healing time can be less if the piercing is a continuation of the Prince
Albert. The Apadravya tends to heal faster than the Ampallang due to
irrigation with urine and because the Apadravya involves less tissue
than
the Ampallang.
Initial jewelry: Barbells in 12 to 10 gauge. The length of the barbell
must
be determined by measuring the penis while it is erect.
DYDOE
2 to 4 months
Dydoe piercings are usually done as a pair, at the 10 and 2 o'clock
positions
through the corona (ridge of the glans). Dydoe piercings are less
likely to migrate or reject if the corona is very pronounced.
Initial jewelry: Barbells in 14 gauge and 3/8" to 7/16" in length; the
barbell should be 1/16" longer than the width of the piercing. Curved
barbells are more appropriate if the corona is not very pronounced. Many
dydoe wearers find rings very uncomfortable.
FORESKIN
2 to 4 months
This piercing can be very stimulating as the jewelry rubs against the
glans.
Initial jewelry: Captive bead rings in 12 to 10 gauge and 1/2" to 5/8"
in
diameter; the diameter of the ring should be at least 1/8" wider than
the
width of the piercing when the foreskin is retracted. A ring which is
too
small in diameter will constrict the piercing and cause the piercing to
migrate and scar.
FRENUM
2 to 4 months
This piercing is made through the loose skin along the underside of the
shaft. The depth of the piercing should be made with regards to how much
tissue is available to support the jewelry. The frenulum itself, which
is
sometimes left intact after circumcision, is too thin to support
jewelry.
The width of the piercing is usually between 3/8" and 1/2" wide. It is
not
necessary for the penis to be erect during placement; however, the
placement may change when the penis is erect.
A series of frenum piercings is called a FRENUM LADDER. The skin of the
lower half of the penis tends to be thinner and tighter, increasing the
chance of migration or rejection. Tension is increased if the barbell
balls
exert pressure against the skin behind them.
A frenum piercing made at the base of the penis has acquired the name
LORUM,
short for "lower frenum."
If the wearer is uncircumcised the piercing is placed inside the
foreskin. A
ring is usually chosen to be more comfortable than a barbell. The
piercing
should not be made through only the frenulum which is too thin to suport
jewelry. Some uncircumcised men have naturally occurring holes through
the
frenulum.
Initial jewelry: Barbells in 12 to 10 gauge and 1/2" to 5/8" in length;
the
barbell should be 1/8" longer than the width of the piercing. Rings can
be
worn only if enough loose tissue is available. The diameter of the ring
should be at least 1/4" wider than the width of the piercing. No more
than
1/4 of the ring should be through the piercing. A ring which is too
small in
diameter will constrict the piercing and cause the piercing to migrate
and
scar.
After the piercing is healed, a large diameter ring which snugly
encircles
the penis behind the corona (ridge of the glans) can be worn if the
placement of the piercing allows. A frenum loop is a horse-shoe shaped
loop
of wide flat or round wire which can be attached to the barbell. Some
designs have balls soldered onto the outside of the loop to stimulate
the
wearer's partner.
GUICHE
4 to 6 months
The guiche piercing is made horizontally at the base of the scrotum,
through
the perineum, just in front of the position of the inseam of a pair of
pants. Attaching
weights to this piercing is said to be extremely
stimulating.
An outward facing fold of loose skin is optimum for this piercing. For
most
men the area is flat which increases the risk of migration or rejection.
Guiche piercings can be difficult to heal because of friction and
pressure
against the wearer's thighs and pants. Guiche piercings are also easily
irritated by perspiration and lack of air circulation. Occasionally a
ring
or protrusion of soft, inflamed tissue will form around the entrances
of the
piercing. Keep the piercing as dry as possible and wear non-restrictive
clothing that allows air circulation. Usually the inflamed tissue
recedes as
the piercing heals.
Initial jewelry: Captive bead rings in 12 to 10 gauge and 9/16" to 5/8"
in
diameter; the diameter of the ring should be at least 1/4" wider than
the
width of the piercing. No more than 1/4 of the ring should be through
the
piercing. A ring which is too small in diameter will constrict the
piercing
and cause the piercing to migrate and scar. Guiche piercings can swell
considerably during the first 4 to 6 weeks, and the ring must be wide
enough
to accommodate swelling. Circular may have a tendency to unscrew with
friction from walking.
PRINCE ALBERT OR P.A.
2 to 4 months
The Prince Albert piercing placed on the underside of the penis behind
the
glans in the center of the triangle which can be visualized in the "V"
of
the glans. If a frenulum is present, the piercing should be made
slightly to
one side; the piercing is usually made on the opposite side of the
direction
the wearer "dresses" (the direction the penis leans in pants) to reduce
friction.
This piercing is usually performed with the aid of a needle receiving
tube
inserted into the urethra; the piercing is made from the outside and
pushed
into the tube far enough that the tip of the needle is outside of the
urethra when the tube is removed. Some piercers have devised alternate
methods of piercing from the inside out.
It is possible to have a successful P.A. piercing if the wearer is not
circumcised. A curved barbell is suggested if the foreskin is not loose
enough to accommodate a ring. Pressure exerted by the foreskin on a ring
often causes the piercing to migrate or reject. If the foreskin is too
tight
to be completely retracted, the bottom edge of the foreskin can be cut
or
removed. This procedure can, in some cases, be considered medically
necessary if the foreskin is so restrictive that it is painful during
erection or sexual activity. This procedure should be performed by a
physician.
Initial jewelry: Captive bead rings in 10 gauge and 5/8" to 3/4" in
diameter; the diameter of the ring should be 1/8" wider than the
distance between the piercing and the urethral opening. A ring which is
too small in diameter will constrict the piercing and possibly tear the
urethra when the penis is erect.
Curved barbells in 10 gauge and 1/2" to 3/4" in length; the length
should be
approximately equal to or 1/16" longer than the distance between the
piercing and the urethral opening. The ball at the urethral end should
be
large enough to prevent it from slipping into the urethra.
The piercing itself will not leak when the wearer urinates unless the
piercing has been stretched beyond the thickness of the ring. The urine
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the
jewelry. Turning the penis 90 to 180 degrees while holding the ring to
the
side often prevents dripping.
It is not uncommon for a Prince Albert piercing to stretch two or more
gauges within the first year with frequent sexual activity or heavy
jewelry. Wearing jewelry that is too thin or too heavy can cause the
urethral lining to deteriorate
The REVERSE PRINCE ALBERT piercing is made through the top of the glans,
usually about 3/8" to 1/2² from the top edge of the urethral opening.
The DOLPHIN is essentially two Prince Albert piercings with a single
piece
of jewelry, usually a curved or U-shaped barbell. Because the second
piercing may be fairly deep into the shaft, it may take longer to heal
than
a standard Prince Albert piercing and may cause urethral irritation and
swelling.