The Frenum
The piercing is made through the flap or ‘web’ of skin on the underside of the head of the penis where it joins the shaft. Alternately this piercing can also include several holes down the length of the shaft on the bottom side, known as the Frenum Ladder.
This piercing is fast-healing and has a low rate of complications, which helps with its popularity. Aftercare means at least a week of abstinence, but considerably more for the ladder, and at least 2 to 3 months for total healing, during which a condom should always be used.
The Lorum
The Lorum is on the bottom of the penis, at the base of the shaft where it meets the body. Aftercare and healing will last about with 2 to 3 months. Keep in mind this piercing can cause some discomfort when sitting while it is still fresh, so avoiding activities tha require you to sit until it heals.
Dydoes
This is a piercing on the head of the penis which goes through the coronal ridge on the glan of the penis. They can be done individually but are more often found in pairs. This piercing is for circumcised men only and is used to increase sexual sensation to the the man and woman alike. Aftercare is the same as for foreskin piercings, but takes up to 6 months to fully heal.
The Guiche
This is a piercing of the skin found between the anus and scrotum. This is not a very popular piercing due to issues with healing and complications. Sitting will be hard for the first two months, and because of friction with cloaths and underwear healing will be slow. It will usualy take 5 to 6 months to heal and you wont be able to have sex for at least 2 weeks.
The Ampallang
This involves putting a horizontal hole through the penis head (glans), like a barbell that rests parallel to the floor. It is also an advanced piercing, best left only to highly experienced professionals! After this piercing there should be no sex for at least 2 to 3 weeks, and aftercare lasts about 6 months to a year while the piercing totally heals.
The Apadravya
This piercing goes horizontally though the head of the penis and can be a very risky peircing because a mistake could land the receiver in hospital with severe bleeding. After this piercing there should be no sex for at least 2 to 3 weeks, and aftercare lasts about 6 months to a year while the piercing totally heals.
Things to look for when looking for a Piercer.
Shop cleanliness … Piercing is basiclly surgery so cleanliness is VITAL.
Professional locations will disinfect their equipment with an autoclave (high temperature, high pressure – just ask), and use surgical steel tools.
All ‘sharps’ (needles, etc.) should be single use only, disposed of after every piercing in a safe manner (i.e. in a biohazard box).
Latex gloves should be worn by the piercer at all times during the procedure (washing their hands before and after as well).
Each professional should have done many penile piercings before, and have years of experience with other types of piercings as well.
Don’t go with any operation that uses an ear gun for anything but earlobes; this is a clear health and safety mistake.
Make sure your jewelry is high quality, and made of surgical steel (the most common), 18 carat gold, platinum or titanium, as many other alloys (nickel and brass) can cause skin allergies.
If anything is in doubt, simply thank them for their time and find another location. Give your business to those who will give you the best possible service, and the safest results.
Aftercare is very important.
Once you have a fresh penile piercing you need to keep it very clean with regular disinfection until it fully heals. Use sterile saline solution to rinse the area at least twice per day as harsh chemicals like alcohol and petroleum products will probably cause an infection. Many physicians agree with this practice, and if you have any questions, ask your own doctor for his or her personal advice.
Do Not Have Sex until sufficient healing has occurred; your piercer should advise you on time table and if you don't follow their advice you will feel the "mistake".
Use strong, large condoms (large enough to also cover the jewelry) until fully healed, infections are no joke and can in some cases do permanent damage!
Avoid playing with the jewelry, as every time it is moved more bacteria will be forced into the hole from outside, increasing risk of infection and further slowing healing.
Risks
There are a few risks to be aware of so lets go over the basic risks one last time.
Allergic reactions
Sometimes people find a rash in the area around their new piercing in the following days. This can be caused by an allergic reaction to cheap metal or silver in the jewelry.
Infection
Redness and soreness around a new piercing is normal, but if it persists, consult your physician right away. Caught early, actual infections usually pose no major threat. This may also feel like a burning or itching sensation, during urination or at other times. More serious viral infections such as Hepatitis B and C, even HIV have occurred when using the services of non-professionals. The biggest culprit is the re-use of needles.
Bleeding
Small amounts of bleeding are easily stopped by application of direct pressure, but don’t take matters into your own hands if the bleeding persists for more than a minute or two, see your health professional.
