When I was 11 years old, I pushed safety pins through my scrotum. It was a fantastic, addicting rush, and I will never forget it. At one point, I had 16 safety pins adorning my scrotum. After doing some reading, I learned that this approach to body piercing was not the safest. Unfortunately, I still had several years to go before I would be old enough to get a professional genital piercing. I knew that I wanted a genital piercing since I was 11, but I wasn't sure which piercing was right for me.
At A Glance Author Onlyonemod When Two years ago Studio Lasting Impressions Location Ames, IA Having pins in my scrotum was very satisfying, but the allure of a PA was simply too much. I knew that it was for me. In the years of waiting until I could get a PA, I continued to play with safety pins. After years of play piercing, I turned 18.
I know that I should have researched piercers and asked a lot of questions. Instead, I relied heavily on what I had read on the internet. (I know that this is not the best way of collecting information before getting a piercing, and I do not recommend this technique to anyone.)
Even though I knew that a PA was right for me, it took several months after my 18th birthday for me to build up the nerve to actually get it done. Finally, one Friday night in October of my freshman year at college, it felt like the right time. I changed into some old jeans (I didn't want to chance getting blood on good clothes) and walked to the piercing studio located across the street from where I lived.
I was greeted very cheerfully by a pleasant young woman. I told her that I wanted a PA (I didn't have an appointment--another bad idea). She grinned slightly. I think she was smiling at the fact that I had no visible mods. I didn't have any mods at that point, but I wasn't going to tell her that. I preferred to let her imagination run wild.
The young woman asked the piercer if he had time to do a PA, to which he responded, "Of course!" I breathed a sigh of relief. I was told that Mike would be piercing me, and that he would be ready in a few minutes. I looked through a portfolio of tattoos that Mike and other artists had completed. I was definitely impressed, which helped me relax. I felt confident that I was in skilled hands.
Mike called me back to his barber-style chair. I dropped my pants, which was a bit uncomfortable. I was about to trust another man with my penis. There was an apprentice in the room also (I had of course given my approval for the apprentice to observe the procedure).
I have to say that I was disappointed with how quickly the entire process went. I wanted to draw this experience out as long as possible. Mike inserted the receiving tube, which I barely felt. I must have been concentrating on my breathing. The receiving tube sticking out of my urethra looked a bit odd. Mike said that the worst part was over. He then applied a small amount of lubricant to the needle and pushed the needle through. I felt a small prick, and there was no pain whatsoever. Mike removed the receiving tube, and the needle remained. Before inserting the 12ga CBR, he said it would feel like a "speed bump." The ring went in very quickly, and I still didn't feel a thing. Nothing that is, except a tremendous amount of pride and accomplishment for finally doing something that I had wanted since I was 11 years old.
After the ring was in, he wrapped the fresh piercing and secured it with a rubber glove. That was it. All the buildup and excitement for less than 60 seconds of pure ecstasy. I would do it again in a heartbeat. There is absolutely nothing more erotic that a shining metal ring going through the tip of my penis. I thanked Mike, put my clothes back on, and left a happier, more complete person.
When I returned home, I undressed and admired my new addition for almost an hour. There was a small amount of bleeding, but not more than I was expecting. I had a constant erection for a solid week (pun intended). It was difficult to wear just about anything. I walked quite a bit slower for that first week to minimize rubbing on my pants. It didn't really work. That was a HARD week to get through.
I have had the PA for over 2 years now. I have stretched twice, and am currently wearing a 6ga CBR. The first stretch wasn't really a stretch. After about a year, the piercing had stretched itself, and I was able to put an 8ga circular barbell in with no resistance. I loved the added weight of the 8ga barbell, so I decided to go up to 6ga. I had to use a taper to get it in, but it went in nicely. That was almost 6 months ago. I am very content with the size and weight where I am right now. It simply is one of the best sensations I could ask for.
To those of you who are wondering, I wouldn't change a thing.