First, I'd like to thank BME for my Prince Albert experience. By searching this site, particularly FAQs & other's experiences, I had the courage to take the plunge.
At A Glance Author anonymous Contact anonymous@bme.anon When A year ago The purpose of my posting is to: (1) give others the extra incentive they need to get the procedure done AND (2) help those looking to stretch to bigger gauges (if you are interested in stretching, skip down towards the end.)
I'm not really sure where the idea to have a hole pierced through the tip of my cock came from. I didn't even know what a PA was until 10 years ago. While shopping for some sex toys with my wife, the clerk to me he had a cock piercing - I almost blacked-out at the the concept and could not comprehend how someone could do it...
Then, 2 years ago, MAXIM magazine had an article about kinky sex stuff (the same list of stuff they have almost every month). I asked my ultra-conservative wife if anything turned her on. You could imagine my surprise when she selected 'genital piercing'!
Needless to say, I was chicken-shit. But, the more I read and researched, the more open my mind was. I went to a studio to ask my list of questions, but couldn't go through with it.
But the more I looked at galleries, the more excited I got. Eventually, I 'just did it'.
I'll spare you the details of the procedure. If you read a few stories, they all say the same thing - and my experience was no different. I summarize the important things - trust your piercer, ask questions, and cleanliness is not a joke. For me, the initial cut was terrifying and thrilling at the same time. It did not hurt, but a sensation that is difficult to describe. The quick ping of pain was gone and my cock was hard within minutes. I can only hope that your experience is this easy and erotic.
If you are on the undecided - just do it! If you don't like it, you can always take it out...
When I looked at the ring (10 ga half inch), I asked my piercer why it looked so small. Then, the first time I put it in my wife, she said she couldn't feel it. Those were a sign of things to come...
So I had to start stretching. BME has some good info and stories, but not enough detail for those who want to do it on their own. I hope my experience is helpful to give you some tips to do it yourself. My disclaimer - I love my piercer, but stretching was easy for me to learn and do. Also, I am not an expert, so don't follow my advice as gospel.
First, ensure your initial PA is fully healed (about 2 months). Buy stainless steel tapers, ring openers, ring closers, and captive bead ring of the next size (measure ring size - I was sold the wrong gauge, twice). Only stretch up 1 size at a time. Treat the hole as a new piercing (salt water soaks for a few weeks, etc.) Wait at least 6 weeks between gauges.
The keys to the art of stretching are heat, lube, patience, and tolerance for pain. Going from 10ga to 8ga was quick & painless. Even 8 to 6 was 10 minutes in a hot shower. If you plan on going to 4ga or more, I believe it will be a permanent hole, so you need to be committed.
My stretches to 4, 2, 0, and ultimately 00 gauge were a bit more time and effort. I would lay in a hot bath for 10 minutes. Then spread Vaseline on the entire surface of the taper. Slide it slowly until it stopped. Take a deep breath, exhale, and apply force to taper, wait for sharp pain to go way, then repeat. If the pain is to much or you've been pushing for a half hour, I'd suggest stopping, then try again in 24 hours. (Note: my stretch to 2ga took 4 sessions.)
Some of the drawbacks... Can't pee standing up. Large gauge jewelry is more expensive and hard to find. Use care when entering during sex (good times once you are in!). No 'porn star' ejaculations (just oozes out). So, seriously consider these before stretching (as they will be with you for life...)
Now that I'm done stretching, my sights are on a scrotal ladder. The info on BME regarding ladders is scarce, so I'd like to chat with someone who had it done. I already made the appointment for late July, but it would be nice to get a few questions answered... I will post that experience, so keep your eyes open if you are interested.
Not sure what will be next. I'd love to get my nipples done, but my wife won't let me. Maybe a frenum ladder, pubic, or even a wand...