Male Piercings
Prince Albert
This piercing is usually performed with the aid of a needle-receptor
tube or a cotton-swab inserted into the urethra to "receive" the
needle tip.
It is possible to have a Prince Albert with an intact foreskin, provided
the foreskin is not too tight. Another option is to have the bottom edge
of the foreskin cut lengthwise to give the piercing "breathing room."
This procedure should be performed by a physician and the foreskin allowed
to heal before the piercing is made.
Initial jewelry: Captive bead rings, bead rings, circular
or curved barbells in 12 gauge or larger, 5/8" inside diameter or larger,
depending on the depth of the piercing. The diameter of the ring
is determined by measuring the length between the piercing to
the bottom edge of the urethra. For curved barbells, measure from the
point of piercing to the top edge of the urethra.
Ampallang
The Ampallang is made horizontally through the glans (head). A
piercing intersecting the urethra (in effect two piercings)
allows urine to irrigate through the piercings and thus tends to
heal faster and be stronger than a piercing made above the
urethra.
Initial jewelry: Barbells in 14 to 10 gauge; the length of the
barbell must be determined by measuring the penis while it is
erect, using calipers.
Apadravya
The Apadravya is made vertically through the glans, and is often
a continuation of the Prince Albert. With both the Ampallang and Apadravya,
correct positioning is important to avoid intersecting the
cavernosa, the two channels of tissue which fill with blood
during an erection.
Both the Ampallang and Apadravya will bleed considerably during the first
week, and usually take 6 to 8 months to completely heal.
Dydoe
Not every man has enough ridge development for dydoe piercings.
Healing time can be lengthy, and this piercing can be subject to
migrating or growing out. Healing time can be lengthy, and this
piercing is prone to migrating or growing out. Dydoe piercings
are usually done as a pair, at the
10:00 and 2:00 positions through the ridge of the glans.
Initial jewelry: Mini- or dydoe (curved) barbell studs in 14 gauge,
at least 3/8" post length.
Foreskin
This piercing can be very stimulating as the jewelry rubs
against the glans during sex. One large-diameter ring can be
worn through 2 piercings made on either side for infibulation. A
series of foreskin piercings can be made and barbells worn,
keeping the foreskin retracted.
Initial jewelry: Captive bead rings, bead rings, circular
barbells in 14 to 12 gauge, 1/2" inside diameter or larger.
Frenum
This piercing is made through the skin layer along the shaft of
the penis, usually along the underside, about 1/4" from the
ridge of the glans. A series of frenum piercings - called a
"Frenum Ladder" - can be made as well. A frenum piercing made at
the base of the penis has acquired the name "Lorum," short for
"lower frenum."
Initial jewelry: Barbells in 14 to 10 gauge, 1/2" to 5/8" in
length, determined by measuring the length of the piercing;
captive bead rings in 14 to 10 gauge, 1/2" to 5/8" in diameter;
after the piercing is healed, a ring measured to fit around the
erect penis just behind the ridge of the glans can be worn.
Guiche
This piercing is made at the base of the scrotum, where the
inseam of a pair of pants is positioned. Attaching weights to
this piercing is said to be extremely stimulating. This piercing is
particularly prone to migration/rejection.
Initial jewelry: Captive bead rings, bead rings, circular
barbells in steel (gold and niobium tend to be too flexible to
maintain ring shape) in 12 gauge, 5/8" inside diameter - the
inside diameter of the ring should be at least 1/8" larger than
the length of the piercing. Some men may find a curved barbell
to be more comfortable than a ring.
Hafada
Of all the male genital piercings, this piercing can be one
of the most difficult to heal because of the constant contact
with clothing and lack of ventilation. Piercings can be made
anywhere on the scrotum, though piercings made through forward
fold of skin may decrease the likelihood of rejection or
migration. Care must be taken not to puncture the testicle sac
itself, which can lead to very serious infection.
Initial jewelry: Captive bead rings, bead rings, circular
barbells in 14 to 12 gauge, 1/2" to 5/8" in diameter.
Cleaning products may irritate the urethra, so urinate after cleaning
to flush out any residues in the urethral opening. Genital piercings
should be cleaned after intercourse as well. Use of a
condom is recommended during the healing period, and oral contact should be
avoided. Also, certain lubricants and spermicides may irritate piercings.
Healing time is generally 4 to 6 weeks, and 3 to 6 months for ampallangs,
apadravyas and other deep piercings.
