It had been a few months since I'd had the labret upgauged and I was starting to get that itch again to have something pierced. I actually swayed back and forth between having my tats recolored and a new piercing, but when you live with a piercer, you're going to be swayed to the piercing needle.
At A Glance Author TDK Contact TDK@bme.anon IAM TDK When Three months ago Artist Luis Garcia Studio Home Location Philadelphia, PA I discussed my options with my partner and we decided on a scrotal piercing. I was thinking about doing the guiche, but after we talked more we agreed that my ultimate goal would be better achieved with the scrotum. I could always have the guiche done at a later date should I chose.
I prepared for the procedure by cleaning and shaving the applicable area. We had already agreed on a captive bead ring and I wanted it done as big as possible – so we went for eight gauge, the biggest he had handy and sterile. My partner decided to do one of his hafadas that had migrated out at the same time so we'd have a 'shared' experience. Absolute corn I agree – but hey – that's him and he is the one wielding the needle – I ain't gonna argue!
We decided to do this one at home versus in the studio. He had all the stuff sterilized already and made sure the area to be penetrated was well cleaned and sterile. We spent some time deciding exactly where the placement would be – and he finally marked it off. I laid on my back on the bed with my legs over and feet firmly on the floor and he stood at the bottom of the bed between my legs.
I figured that I would use the pain of the clamp as a measure of how much the overall procedure would hurt. Wrong! He only lightly clamps the skin – so I didn't realize he even had put the clamps on. I was surprised when he asked me if I was ready. Feeling confident now, I expressed my relief that the clamps didn't hurt and encouraged him to go ahead. Well, let me say – DON'T use the clamps as a gauge.
It was definitely more painful that any of my previous experiences. To this day I can't imagine an ampellang or apydrava. God bless you boys that have em! It was over very quickly though – I have to admit he's very good at what he does and very fast. No blood, no muss, no fuss and there was the ring! With only one word of profanity uttered! We placed a gauze pad on the inside of my underwear and reviewed aftercare procedures.
The next day I was walking very slowly around the office. It was definitely sore. I spent the better part of the day in my chair and rested that night. Cleaning was done with special mild antibacterial soap purchased from the shop where he pierces. It crusted the edges of the piercing lightly for about three weeks – then it wasn't a problem. Let me say, don't try and be a big man and wash with regular soap too soon – I did and that stinging sensation is almost as bad as the piercing itself.
It's been several months now and for the most part it's perfectly healed. It gets sore if it gets too much activity, or if I wear really loose underwear for too long. So much for going commando on bar nights! However, the verdict from the expert is that it's doing fine and it's just how my body is adjusting to it.
When I first got it done, I'll admit that I pretty much felt that would be the last genital piercing I ever did. This was galvanized in my mind two days later when I dropped a pen under my desk, bent down to pick it up, and had the ring flip over and twist in my underwear. After a few minutes I was able to uncross my eyes and stop making the squeaky noises of mortal pain only men know from testicle whompings. I quickly, well, relatively quickly, did the bow legged John Wayne walk into the bathroom and verified nothing was torn. With thanking praises to powers above – all was well, though a little red.
Oh, and how about when your partner, who pierced you, and knows this thing is there and sore, turns around and whomps you smack on it like some type over radar guided pain delivery system. With sex for six weeks not an option – making up for that one consisted of housework being his and dinner out for Mikey!
I'd personally recommend that if you did this you have a few jocks around, or at least tighty whiteys. I had lost weight so my underwear was loose, and the constant movement ended up making things very sore by days end. By dropping a size in briefs – everything was held in place and no irritation occurred.
Currently I'm being confronted with taking out the labret (because of work). I'm reconsidering the 'Never again' thoughts I once had. Maybe the nipples, though they work really well as is and I'm worried that if they get 'energized' by this piercing I won't be able to function at work – it'll be entranced in the rub of my shirt on the things and just stare into space for 8 hours a day. Maybe a PA – or that guiche? We'll see. I definitely want to wait at least six months and make sure everything's cool with this one.
Now – some disclaimer information. DON'T do this yourself! My partner is an APP piercer and has been doing these procedures for years. ALL of his equipment is sterile and he ALWAYS wears gloves. He informed me of the risks and care information UP FRONT, and should you consider doing something like this – do the research, ensure that your piercer is comfortable with the procedure and follows sterility guidelines! Oh, and tip your piercer!
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