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How to Get a Penis Piercing Safely and Responsibly
Deciding to get a penis piercing is a significant personal choice that involves both aesthetic and sensory considerations. Whether you are looking for increased stimulation or a specific look, understanding the risks and the proper procedure is essential. Getting a penis piercing requires a level of preparation and aftercare that differs from ear or nose piercings due to the sensitivity of the area and the risk of infection.
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About Penis Piercings
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The Prince Albert is the most common style of penis piercing.
The Prince Albert is pierced through the urethra, while a frenum piercing is done at the base of the penis head. Both these styles cause relatively little pain (or at least, as little pain as a penis piercing can cause), and heal in about 10-20 weeks. Other piercing styles include:
- The Prince Albert is pierced through the urethra, while a frenum piercing is done at the base of the penis head.
- Both these styles cause relatively little pain (or at least, as little pain as a penis piercing can cause), and heal in about 10-20 weeks.
- Other piercing styles include:
- The Prince Albert is pierced through the urethra, while a frenum piercing is done at the base of the penis head.
- Both these styles cause relatively little pain (or at least, as little pain as a penis piercing can cause), and heal in about 10-20 weeks.
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A penis piercing may cause some health complications.
Aside from skin infection (which can happen with any piercing), some penis piercings may cause abnormal urinary flow, especially those inserted into the urethra. In addition, they may interfere with your ability to maintain an erection or reach orgasm.
- Aside from skin infection (which can happen with any piercing), some penis piercings may cause abnormal urinary flow, especially those inserted into the urethra.
- In addition, they may interfere with your ability to maintain an erection or reach orgasm.
- Aside from skin infection (which can happen with any piercing), some penis piercings may cause abnormal urinary flow, especially those inserted into the urethra.
- In addition, they may interfere with your ability to maintain an erection or reach orgasm.
- Aside from skin infection (which can happen with any piercing), some penis piercings may cause abnormal urinary flow, especially those inserted into the urethra.
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How It’s Done
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The piercer then inserts the piercing needle and the piercing.
The piercing needle is a hollow tube that creates the actual piercing. Once inserted, the piercer threads the jewelry through the needle, and removes the needle itself. It only takes a moment, and your piercer will guide you through the process and help you manage any pain.
- The piercing needle is a hollow tube that creates the actual piercing.
- Once inserted, the piercer threads the jewelry through the needle, and removes the needle itself.
- It only takes a moment, and your piercer will guide you through the process and help you manage any pain.
- The piercing needle is a hollow tube that creates the actual piercing.
- Once inserted, the piercer threads the jewelry through the needle, and removes the needle itself.
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Aftercare
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Clean the piercing twice a day with warm salt water.
Mix about 6 parts warm water with 1 part sea salt in a bowl, and soak the piercing in the mixture for a few minutes. Brian Thompson Piercing Expert Expert Interview Alternatively, soak a clean cloth or gauze pad in the mixture and compress it gently onto the piercing for a few minutes. Be sure to clean the entry and exit points thoroughly.
- Mix about 6 parts warm water with 1 part sea salt in a bowl, and soak the piercing in the mixture for a few minutes.
- Brian Thompson Piercing Expert Expert Interview Alternatively, soak a clean cloth or gauze pad in the mixture and compress it gently onto the piercing for a few minutes.
- Be sure to clean the entry and exit points thoroughly.
- Mix about 6 parts warm water with 1 part sea salt in a bowl, and soak the piercing in the mixture for a few minutes.
- Brian Thompson Piercing Expert Expert Interview Alternatively, soak a clean cloth or gauze pad in the mixture and compress it gently onto the piercing for a few minutes.
Pro Tips
- Keep a journal of your healing process to track any unusual swelling or discharge.
- Communicate openly with your partner about your piercing to ensure their comfort and safety.
Warnings
- Never attempt a DIY penis piercing; the risk of permanent nerve damage, severe hemorrhage, and infection is extremely high.
- Ignore any 'home kits' sold online; they lack the sterilization required for genital procedures.
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References
- https://safepiercing.org
- https://www.gq-magazine.co.uk/grooming/article/guide-to-male-piercings
- https://www.gq.com/story/guide-to-male-piercings
- https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/15666-penis-health
- https://emen8.com.au/sex-and-dating/sex/pa-qa-everything-youve-always-wanted-to-ask-about-the-prince-albert-piercing/
- https://www.vice.com/en/article/3adpyw/we-asked-people-with-genital-piercings-do-they-hurt
- https://bodyartguru.com/penis-piercing-types/
- https://www.cieh.org/media/1978/tattoo-toolkit_part-c_06-genital-piercing-male-aftercare.pdf
- https://www.nhs.uk/common-health-questions/lifestyle/can-i-go-swimming-after-a-piercing/
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