The frenum ladder and the PA.
At A Glance Author Matthew Contact mgrayson@texas.net Artist Melissa Hue Studio BodyArt Tattoo and Piercing Studio / Arlington, Texas Location Randall Mill - Arlington (817) 274-6000 I had the PA performed over a year ago at the time of this synopsis (September 2000). The frenum ladder is approximately five weeks into the healing process at this time.
Regarding the PA: I highly recommend this piercing as a beginning. You will learn what it is like to have your penis pierced and go through the healing process. It is not painful at all. Melissa is an excellent piercist. She is gentle and very professional. The PA did not take long to heal at all. Daily, I would submerge the PA piercing in sea-salt-water, and then wash it thoroughly with ProVon antibacterial soap (I have tried others when out of ProVon). I do not recommend any other cleanser. ProVon is excellent and low cost. Other soaps are caustic and can result in irritation and a stinging sensation. After the PA piercing had healed adequately (to my satisfaction about six months) I decided to remove The piercing and allow scar tissue to form and reinforce the opening. Then I re-up-gauged. I did this twice in order to ensure the piercing would feel comfortable for a long period of time. It is extremely comfortable now. Initially, there was an occasional 'pinch' etc... Now the PA slides easily through the corona without the need of soap, water, or a lubricant.
This piercing has many qualities, and a long history. Initially, Prince Albert performed this piercing in order to secure his penis to the inside of his thigh. He did this in order to restrain a possible erection or bulge that may show though his trousers. In his time (Victorian ages I believe) the style of dress for men was very tight pants; that could easily show the shape of a man's penis. In order to not embarrass his Queen or other courtly lady folk, he felt this action was necessary. Typically then, the PA piercing was a ring. The wearer would pass a strap of leather through the ring and tie it around his leg.
Today, it is a piercing of comfort, stature, and pleasure. Indeed, women quite like this piercing for the sensual pleasures that it provides against their cervix and the G-Spot. Many women are able to experience what is referred to as an 'internal' orgasm which occurs from the stimulation of their cervix. In combination with their clitoris you will have her in a fit of convulsion that resembles a wild animal. In fact, many women ask their spouses to have this done for their own pleasure. It is hard to go wrong with this piercing.
On an understanding of the pain levels involved at the time of piercing it is far less painful than having your ears or nipples pierced! The area of the corona is very vascular, and heals quite quickly. If you are thinking about getting any kind of genital piercing I highly recommend getting a PA to start off with. This will be a good way to determine if you would like to keep wearing the piercing, and if you would like to have others done. Again, Melissa is quick and gentle and of the many times she has pierced me, not a one has nearly bled! She is excellent at what she does, and knows exactly where to place the needle for optimum perforation of the flesh.
The trick to learn is: RELAX! I have not met a piercist of her skill in all my travels. A good note: after you have had the piercing performed, you will have a decent amount of time to change your mind. If you decide it's not for you, remove the piercing - continue to soak in sea-salt and wash thoroughly with ProVon (antibacterial soap) until the piercing closes. This is to done to avoid infection, just as you would do if the piercing were left in place. If you ever experience any stinging, it is probably because you have not THOROUGHLY rinsed the piercing with running water. I recommend standing in the shower (usually you can adjust the showerhead water-flow) and allow water to run over the piercing as you turn the jewelry through the piercing. It is important to rinse thoroughly so that all sea-salt and soap(s) are washed away; leaving only the flesh and the piercing. Don't EVER neglect cleansing! Your piercing will heal very quickly if you are studious about this. Also, try drinking a Slim-Fast diet-drink now and then, as they are PACKED with vitamins and nutrients that are QUICKLY absorbed into the body's system. Vitamins are excellent in assisting the healing process. I don't typically recommend any tablet-form vitamins, as they are not usually digested and end up passing through the body. If you wish to use a solid-form vitamin, use 'Source of Life,' as they dissolve in tap water within minutes. If you change your mind after removing the piercing there is still a chance of preserving the perforation. Go to your piercist and ask them to re-insert the jewelry with a taper usually this is less painful than the original piercing performed with a needle (although it can be more painful if the flesh is torn ask your piercist).
Regarding the frenum ladder: I had the ladder done for purely spiritual reasons. Knowing that if I wished to take good care of the piercings, I would not be able to manipulate them (sexually), I decided to fast from such things until they have completely healed. At the time of this synopsis, I am completely celibate. Since I intend to have the piercings up-gauged to a particular gauge, however long this takes according to Melissa's expertise, I will remain sexually inactive. This includes masturbating, etc. This first session involved three of the seven piercings of the ladder. I was unsure if I could withstand the endorphin rush of performing three in a single session. However, as I have said, Melissa is excellent! The first three piercings were done with precision and were also blood free. No joke! I didn't bleed at all not a drop! They were also quite painless. In all, she performed all three of the first piercings within 25 minutes! I have actually tried to get a ladder done in the past, but the piercist that worked on me tried for an hour and a half, piercing me four times, and never placing the jewelry! Don't' ever go to a piercist that you believe is under the influence of ANY drug alcohol, marijuana, etc. That is to say, the other piercist ran four needles through me, and was never able to get the jewelry in! That truly sucked, and needless to say, I didn't pay for the session. This piercist was also heavy handed (it HURT, and I was bruised from the clamps!). Compared to Melissa, the other piercist was seemingly unskilled (although they had been piercing for quite a long time).
Melissa knew that I would not jerk or jump if she did her job right. She was correct. Thus, she used very little pressure on the clamps, and didn't bruise me at all. If you live in the Dallas/Ft. Worth area of Texas PLEASE give her a call at BodyArt Tattoo and Piercing Studio in Arlington. Ask her for a consultation before getting any piercings done on you penis! Ask for Melissa Hue.
I waited two weeks (according to Melissa) to have the remaining four done. After the first session, I felt like Melissa could pierce me all day, and that I could handle it. She really is that good. The next four were performed in only 32 minutes, and that included a quick breather for me (a drink of cold water) before the final one. Actually the time it takes depends more on YOU than the piercist stay CALM! Breathe normally, and don't be worried to ask for a 'breather' if you need one.
It has now been about three weeks, and everything is fine. As I said, I didn't bleed on the first three. There was perhaps half a drop of blood on ONE of the remaining four. All seven frenums are healing very well! I take good care to soak and clean them daily. They are also very comfortable (very little pinching and more comfortable than the healing process of my PA [Prince Albert]). The sensation of the weight hanging from my penis is very pleasing, and an appropriate substitute for not allowing myself to experience any form of orgasm, or climax. The ladder had its moments of pinching and discomfort at first. A short five weeks later, they are as comfortable as the PA a year later! - although they have not completely healed yet.
One word of caution, try to avoid getting an erection (with this many frenums at once) until they are (very) comfortable to soak and clean. An erection in the early stages will pull the flesh, and may result in slight bleeding. Don't worry, this is normal. You will wish to follow close direction regarding this to avoid migration of the jewelry. This is a component of the reason that I chose to have a ladder done. Since the ladder runs the length of my penis (shaft), I have to avoid sexual acts in order to prevent migration. If the piercings migrate, they can be removed, allowed to heal, and then re-pierced in the same place. Piercing in the same place will pass the needle through scar tissue (much more durable). Performing the same ladder a second time will ensure zero or little migration.
Also if you sweat a lot in this area, be sure to carry a saline solution to periodically wash over the piercings during the day. Just go into a stall in the men's room and pour (or squirt) the solution over the piercings. If you can, allow the piercings to air-dry, as any contact may inoculate the area with bacteria from your hands. If you need to absorb some of the moisture use sterile 'Handy-Wipes' to absorb excess solution. NEVER user your fingernails to remove 'crusties' which are flesh-like material that may form at the perforation points. Your fingernails are like inoculated instruments for bacteria! If you need to cleanse the perforations use clean and sterile cue-tips (soak them in sea-salt first).
Also, I strongly recommend wearing boxer shorts. Doing so will allow the piercing(s) to 'breathe,' and heal more rapidly. If you wear briefs, you will find that any genital piercings you may have will pinch more often. Loose pants and shorts are also a plus + !
Using your penis: I recommend that you keep your penis indoors for as long as you are able to (grin). I have heard many men immediately wish to 'try-it-out' on their partner. Doing so can very easily cause the piercing to migrate (move out of place) or even tear the perforation (ouch!). Do yourself a favor and wait until the piercings are very comfortable to handle when cleansing them. Then you may wish to 'try-it-out.' If you are having sex be sure your partner understands that you may need to move slowly in order to prevent any pulling or possible tearing of the flesh.
Initially, masturbating will be difficult if not impossible to do rigorously, even with a lubricant. If your partner wishes to do this for you, MAKE SURE they understand they must be very gentle until you have completely healed. Personally, I recommend waiting until the piercings have completely healed before any strenuous activity. This may take up to six months, and most men seem to lack the self control for this length of time. One good note is this you will definitely prefer to avoid activity during the first week or two for sure. If you don't, you will likely end up tearing the flesh and bleeding! Ouch! Trust me, the piercing procedure is far less painful than a tear of the flesh in this region.
Regarding the sensual benefits: I have no idea yet. I won't likely know until I am married. So the best suggestion that I can make... show referred pictorials to your partner, and ask her what she 'thinks' it would be like. You may also wish to ask her if she would prefer the ladder on the top surface of the penis verses the one typically performed (the nearest to the urethra). This most likely depends on the sexual position you both like the most. Likely, she will tell you that it would be nice to try it both ways. So, you may end up having the ladder done on the top AND underneath side of your penis.
If you are multi-orgasmic [some men are :) ] I suspect that this will only enhance your ability. Multi-orgasmic men are able to completely climax without ejaculating. They have learned control (or are simply built this way) over their sexual muscles. Men that know how to do this are able to have many orgasms within many hours without losing their erection. If they do lose their erection, it returns within moments, or minutes. This allows them to make love for an extended period of time. Women are also able to ejaculate, although most men never enjoy causing it to happen for them! Are you surprised? It is true. When women ejaculate, they do so through their urethra just as men do. It is a sort of clear/thick barely-milky (more so than urine or their natural lubricant) fluid. I strongly suspect that this particular piercing will greatly assist in accomplishing this. If so, their partner (hopefully spouse), will DEFINITELY love what you have done for them, as most (99.9%) of women never get to experience this sensation. When this happens for her, she will be physiologically in the same state you are (if you are not multi-orgasmic) after you cum. She will literally be as 'DONE' as you are (if you are not multi-orgasmic). She won't want any more. You should wait for a while, and love on her (kissing, caressing, holding etc)... give her time to re-cooperate, just as you might need. I expect to see the woman I finally marry be completely surprised to shoot out several tablespoons of cum from a place she has never cum before! She will be completely surprised to 'squirt' her orgasm. The same is true for non-multi-orgasmic men. If you have never had an orgasm (TOTALLY) without ejaculating you have some neat-o things to find out. So, for the men look up the book(s) by Barbara Keesling (Ph.D.) and learn how to control your climax.
One more thing: DON'T FORGET TO TIGHTEN YOUR JEWELRY EACH TIME YOU CLEANSE THE PIERCING! Better to take a moment and tighten them up, instead of loosing the jewelry, time, and the piercing.
I hope this has been good information for you. Ask Melissa if you have any other questions (817-274-6000) BodyArt Tattoo and Piercing Studio.
To Melissa:
Thank you for a gentle touch and professional work! You're the best! I hope this portfolio helps you to educate other men about genital piercings. I also hope that my words will put them at ease with you. The worst thing is to be nervous or anxious since there is no reason as it can only cause added trauma that need not exist.
You are the best at male genital piercing. I hope that other men in our area decide to talk with you and see how easy you are able to make the process easy and painless!
P.S. Tell your story, and BME will give you access to thier membership areas!