I spent over a year considering getting a piercing. My girlfriend has her nipples pierced, and I have been wanting to do something a little crazy myself. (I want to point out that she never suggested anything to me: this was entirely my idea.) So, I finally decided I was going to get something pierced. Now, the big question was what. Since I work in a field where I can't have anything too crazy, my options were somewhat limited. Facial piercings and earrings wouldn't work. I considered nipple piercings, but then I decided that I wanted this to be something personal for me, not something to share with others (i.e. out at the beach). Consequently, a genital piercing seemed to be a good way to get a little crazy without changing my outward image. Plus, there are the sex benefits. My girlfriend seemed pretty excited when I told her I was considering one.
At A Glance Author anonymous When A year ago Artist dave Studio BlueByrd Location dayton, ohio So, with her encouragement, I decided to get a Frenum. I had read that Prince Alberts heal more quickly; however, I didn't want to risk having to sit down to pee all the time. That just didn't seem to be worth it. I wanted something fun, not a hassle or a lifestyle change. Plus, I like the jewelry options for a frenum: barbell, ring, and the full frenum ring encircling the penis.
With the decision finally made, I next had to find a reputable studio. I opted for BlueByrd in Dayton, OH, near my home. I thought a Friday would be the best day to go, since if there was any discomfort, I could take the weekend to recover. I called, made an appointment, and waited. It seemed to take forever for that day to come. But when it did, I was wishing I could push it back further. Since I spent so much time deliberating though, I decided that I was going to go through with it. All day at work, I felt a little giddy, a mix between the excitement of waiting for a holiday and the apprehension of going to the dentist to get a cavity filled. Work finally ended, and I made my way home.
That Friday afternoon my girlfriend accompanied me to the studio. After filling out the paperwork, I went into the back room, pulled down the drawers, and got incredibly nervous. This was it. I felt entirely exposed and pretty vulnerable. Sitting down in an examination-style chair, I started taking deep breaths to calm myself. "Many people have done this before," I kept telling myself. "If they didn't think it was worth it, no one would still be doing it." My girlfriend squeezed my hand as the piercer swabbed my penis and marked the spots. He was lighthearted and professional, helping to keep me at ease. (Well, as much as I could be considering someone was about to drive a metal spike through my penis.) Once everything was ready, he put a clamp around the markings, certainly not comfortable, but not painful. Then, as he had me take a deep breath, he pushed the needle through. I felt a quick shock of pain at first, which rapidly subsided into a huge adrenaline rush. A few more deep breaths and the ring was in. AWESOME!
Feeling woozy, I rested for a few minutes and drank some 7-up before I got up. I thanked my piercer, paid and tipped him and made my way outside.
I felt a little lightheaded as I left the studio, but I was not in terrible pain. The worst part was the piercing itself, and even that was certainly bearable. At this point, there was a dull throbbing. Also, I had a new, distinctive feeling: a cold piece of metal was dangling through my body. This strange new feeling was pretty exciting. I had a stupid grin as I walked down the street, incredulous of what I had just done and still a little high on endorphins.
A year later, my piercing has healed well. It's still pretty exciting for me to think about having it, and although it took a while before I could have sex again, the end result was well worth the wait—for both of us. Now that I have it, she claims that can stimulate spots she didn't even feel before. I also have I heightened sense of feeling during intercourse.
So, I still am glad I decided to go for it. If you have been thinking over this for a while, and it is something you think you would like, go for it. Like all things that are worthwhile, you have to be willing to put a little bit in. You have to be willing to deal with the slight initial pain. Yes, it is slight and it is quick. You have to take the proper time to care for it (salt soaks) and practice good hygiene. You have to be willing to wait to have sex, and then use a condom once you do for the at least six months, until it is fully healed—longer to be on the safe side. But, in the end, if you are willing to take proper care of it and make those small sacrifices, I think you will be happy with the result.