Penis Piercing: What you Need to Know

What You Need to Know About Penis Piercing

For most men, it doesn’t make sense to pierce their penis. It’s agonizing, and there’s very real risk of infection which can lead to a host of other problems like spraying or dribbling urine if done wrong. But some people are serious about body modification that there’s no part of their anatomy is sacred anymore. 

And that includes their penis.

Nevertheless, if you are thinking of getting one there are some things you should know.

The Prince Albert

You might have heard about this term in reference to penis piercing. It’s actually rooted to a legend that Queen Victoria’s husband had his privates pierced so it would stay in place even when walking around in very tight trousers.

Basically, the piercing goes through the external urethral meatus, spanning the glans until the frenulum.

Why Pierce at All?

Apart from body modification artist expressing their craft, or as a fashion statement, there’s a common belief that it enhances sexual performance. The jury is still out there whether or not penis piercing can actually cause more orgasms for their partners simply because of the small sample size (only about 3% of men have piercings).

Overt Risks of Penis Piercing

Bleeding – Some people are bleeders, and this is a very real risk especially if the person who pierces you has no prior experience.

Infection – Just like any wound, your pierced penis is prone to infection if you have dirty hands or you swim in dirty water.

Nerve damage – Your fashion statement could end up very badly if your penis sustain nerve damage. Two things might occur, you might suffer from erectile dysfunction, or you lose your ability to feel pleasure from sex.

Scarring – Forget the aesthetics, scarring can limit the ability of your organ to extend to its full length because of scar tissue.

Allergic reaction – If you haven’t had piercings in your life before, your penis is probably the last thing you will experiment with. You might have an allergy to studs, silver or any other metallic object which you didn’t know about. 

Reducing risks

If you are really bent on doing it, you have to have your penis pierced with somebody certified by the Association of Professional Piercers (APP), or any other oversight group. A cosmetic surgeon is also a good option to cut the risk of infection or wrong puncture.

• Don’t touch the pierced area with dirty hands
• No sex for at least two weeks
• After sex, dab the area with any saline solution
• Ideally, you use condom during sex
• Avoid the swimming pool or ocean until the area has scarred
• Always inspect the pierced area because bacteria can always creep in