I cannot begin to express how much I wanted this piercing. Since I first saw it in the famous Re/Search book almost 15 years ago I fantasized about having it. I had acquired nipple piercings (8.5 out of 10 on a pain scale), a belly button piercing (1 out of 10) and several tattoos. But this one was the one I waited for until I was certain. In 2004, after I had just ended a relationship with someone, I decided to finally do it and contacted Dave, who walked me through what I would expect. He was very generous and kind and clean, his studio is intimate and it was clear that this was where I needed it to happen. I scheduled an appointment on a day where I could rest the next day, which was a good idea, as I will mention later.
At A Glance Author bubbachubba Contact bubbachubba@bme.anon When Six months ago Artist Dave Kelso Studio Modified Soul Location Columbus, Ohio The piercing experience, as you could guess, was quick and painful - let's say a 9.5 out of 10. I definitely screamed and felt a rush. To take a piercing through the head of the penis in a vertical manner was something I wanted, but I also knew would take some time for me to really come to once I got it. Dave was very relaxed and allowed me to really deal with the fact that I had this piercing. We debriefed and talked about what to do, again, as he had already told me how to heal it. So after about 20 minutes I hopped in my car, got my non-lube condoms (for the blood that was about to come and continue to flow for about three days), gauze bandages and anti-bacterial, liquid soap. And then the fun began!
I went home and took a quick shower to discover that I had become something of a bloody mess, a state I would remain in for about the next 72 hours. The shower was good, but I also decided to, ahem, take a number one and the sting was, well, memorable. There are two things that you cannot prepare yourself for: 1) the pain of passing urine as this heals and 2) the pain of erection and coming. The second was shocking. On the first night my member became erect despite me because of the barbell's added sensation. First of all it was a very strong erection and one that demanded relief. When I did come I just about thought I was going to die. The reason for this was simple: the pain and the sight of that much blood combined was, perhaps, a little too much to digest. I would not recommend this piercing for the faint of heart as it is intense.
Within three weeks the woman with whom I had split up with earlier met up with me and we decided to go home for "one last time" as that part of our relationship was always great. She had just had her nipples pierced and the two of us had the hottest sex we had ever had (there really is nothing hotter that a couple with erotic piercings getting it on). One problem: while she loved the sensation of the piercing, the barbell was a little too long and bruised her quite a bit. For us to have sex again I got a bar that was 1/4 inch shorter and half domes. She seemed ok with this as have the two other lovers I have had since then. In both cases they feel a difference (or so they say) and find it just as visually stimulating as anything. For me, it made a difference the first time I had sex, but not in the way I thought it would. In many ways I became more attentive and able to last longer because of the added sensation. But that's just me. I have had one long term relationship since the piercing and found that after the initial excitement of being with someone wore off, coming would vary depending on the usual factors of attention and whether or not I was fatigued.
I haven't had any problems since and the women I have been with were really interested in it. I only mention this since it is such a sexual piercing that the subject of sex just needs to be frankly discussed. I have thought about more genital piercings, but I am waiting. First of all I believe that you need to take a piercing like this during a period of time when there is little stress and there is an opportunity to really heal. If you are in any real, predictable, stress and you are not finding time for good foods and rest the healing process could be something of a problem, so take care of yourself. In my case that meant finding time to meditate, do some gentle exercise and eat healthy food. If that means a salad or two more for you, do it. For me that meant that I drank a supplement in addition to just eating my veggies and getting enough proteins to be functional.