I got a dydoe around a year and a half ago, but never really got around to writing an experience until now. Someone just asked me what it was like and I figured I might as well only type this once.
At A Glance Author josephD Contact josephD@bme.anon IAM josephD When A year ago Artist marc Studio piercing emporium Location worcester, ma
The dydoe was my third piercing. Previous to that, I'd had my septum pierced and both lobes pierced at six gauge and shotgun-tapered to four in one sitting. That hurt a lot, four times, but all in all it wasn't a traumatic experience. But when I got my dydoe done at ten gauge, I almost lost it; I went into mild shock and broke out in a sheet of sweat. I'd initially planned on getting three in one sitting, but those plans got changed right quick. I was only able to start at ten because I have a "pronounced coronal ridge". I'm not sure if that's a compliment, but hey, I take what I can get. I think 12 or 14 might have been a bit saner, but unfortunately I've got a go big or go home mentality.
The bleeding was a bit much; I felt like I was menstruating. Also, I don't really own any tighty whiteys, but I'd recommend getting some to wear for the weeks after getting poked. It cuts down on the swinging, which is real nice since swinging leads to bumping, and bumping leads to doubling over in pain in the middle of the office while everyone looks at you funny. The aftercare is pretty standard, soaking once a day (watching your penis bleed underwater is surreal) and a gentle cleaning in the shower. My piercer said to "stay off it" for two months, which quickly became one month because I'm an idiot (PLAY THROUGH THE PAIN! WALK IT OFF!). Make sure to always wear a condom. It's not just for safety reasons either. The vagina is an acidic environment, and if you've ever peeled an orange with a bad hangnail, imagine that about 50 times worse... I learned that pretty quickly. Think "eating habaneras and forgetting to wash your hands before you use the urinal". Not that I've ever done that... Also, sex is a bit easier after the healing period when you switch to a shorter barbell (I went with a curved barbell, three eights of an inch initially, and I think I'm wearing a five sixteenths curved barbell now) since you don't have to worry about any of the jewelry sticking out front and getting caught or bent on entry. Yes, learned from experience... And, depending on the relaxed state of your member, there may be pressure exerted on the back side of the jewelry. In my case that resulted in a slight angle once it fully settled. One thing to keep in mind is that these piercings sometimes never fully heal. Mine still "weeps" kind of like nipple piercings. This just means washing it in the shower to get rid of any crusties, which you should be doing anyway.
Hmm, now on to the "good" parts. It's been my experience that it really meets the needs of both partners. Oh, by the way, I'm writing this from a heterosexual viewpoint, since that's my modus operandi. There may be a few differences if you're playing for the other team. Anyway, on to the good stuff. This thing definitely has its own learning curve. I'm "cut", so I've got a bit less sensitivity than our sheathed brethren. The dydoe basically works to hit more of the nerves in the ridge of the glans. This works out in your favor in terms of sensation, but correspondingly means you cross the finish line in record time until you get the hang of it. It took me about three good sessions to get the feel of it with protection, and I still haven't mastered the bareback art yet. On the other end of the stick, I now have two g-spot pleasure bumps. I mean, it's not magic; it's just a tool, and you have to know how to use it. The three partners I've had since I got my dydoe have all give n it a thumbs up, for what it's worth.
There are a few things you'll have to be careful about. First off, oral sex. If your partner doesn't have any robo-cock experience (I can't take credit for that term; it came up in a conversation with some stripper) then they'll have to be EXTRA careful for a while, even after the healing. A sharp knocking against the teeth is a surefire way to spoil the mood. And on the dental care side, I'm sure it's not too healthy. Of course it's also an effective deterrent to the involvement of teeth at all, which I guess is a matter of preference, but not my cup of tea. A friend of mine whose partner had a dydoe for a while claims she now has a phobia of hitting her teeth with forks. But with a little practice, manipulating the piercing with the tongue is an insanely wild ride. Another concern is holes in your underwear. Now I know that wear and tear is a sign of how well they are broken in, but if at all possible, throw away all underwear with holes in the front or crotch. No one nee ds to experience the agony of getting a dydoe caught in such a way that you need to take your pants off immediately to remedy the situation. Oh and one last thing, if you ever have some downtime and get into the self-love, you might have to develop a new technique. The old standard may cause chafing with your new equipment, and no one wants that.
If you've got any questions, feel free to ask. Here are some pictures I submitted to the extreme section.
single ten gauge dydoe, about 10 minutes old, with marking for two more which were delayed indefinitely
my dydoe, with the longer curved barbell