Genital piercings have been performed for thousands of years, often as a right of passage into adulthood. Now, visual and sexual enhancement are additional motivations to receive these piercings.
It is normal to experience some swelling and bleeding initially with these piercings. We recommend abstaining from sexual activity until the initial tenderness has gone away, then using barrier protection (condoms, gloves, dental dams, etc.) until fully healed. It’s important to avoid baths, swimming, and any other standing water until the piercings are fully healed.
While some partners may enjoy the sensation of these piercing, others may prefer that jewelry is removed, at least for certain activities. It’s important to wait to temporarily remove jewelry until the piercing is fully healed, and to replace jewelry ASAP in healed piercings. These piercings can shrink VERY quickly.
**We do not perform deep shaft apadravya piercings or trans-scrotal piercings.
Penis
Prince Albert/PA
Going down the urethra and exiting just behind the corona on the underside of the shaft, a PA is a common first genital piercing. The piercing itself only goes through a couple of millimeters of tissue, making it an easy to heal piercing. As urine flow can be effected, sitting down to use the restroom is recommended.
Initial jewelry will be a curved barbell. Rings and circular barbells are available for healed piercings. Piercings can also be enlarged after healing.
AVERAGE HEALING TIME: 6-10 WEEKS
Initial jewelry will be a curved barbell. Rings and circular barbells are available for healed piercings. Piercings can also be enlarged after healing.
AVERAGE HEALING TIME: 6-10 WEEKS
Reverse PA
A reverse PA is placed from the urethra up through the head of the penis. Because this goes through the denser tissue of the glans, this is a much more difficult and long healing piercing than the standard PA. We do not recommend this as a first piercing.
Initial jewelry will be a curved barbell.
AVERAGE HEALING TIME: 4-6 MONTHS
Initial jewelry will be a curved barbell.
AVERAGE HEALING TIME: 4-6 MONTHS
PA Piercing
Prince Albert, lower trans-urethral piercing. A common “first” genital piercing, as it isn’t very intense and heals quickly. Jewelry priced separately
$60 Service Fee, 30 minutes >Reverse PA Piercing
Reverse Prince Albert, upper trans-urethral piercing. We do NOT recommended as a first piercing, as it is intense and slow to heal. Jewelry priced separately
$70 Service Fee, 30 Minutes >Frenum/Lorum
Going down the urethra and exiting just behind the corona on the underside of the shaft, a PA is a common first genital piercing. The piercing itself only goes through a couple of millimeters of tissue, making it an easy to heal piercing. As urine flow can be effected, sitting down to use the restroom is recommended.Placed horizontally along the shaft of the penis, frenum piercings are another common first piercing. Placement is generally in line with the circumcision scar or further down. Multiples can be performed, creating a ladder. We will perform up to 3 in one sitting.
Initial jewelry is generally a straight bar, but curves may be used in some circumstances. Rings are an option once healed, including pieces that completely encircle the shaft.
AVERAGE HEALING TIME: 8-16 WEEKS
Initial jewelry is generally a straight bar, but curves may be used in some circumstances. Rings are an option once healed, including pieces that completely encircle the shaft.
AVERAGE HEALING TIME: 8-16 WEEKS
Frenum/Lorum Piercing, single
Frenum/lorum (horizontal along shaft) piercing service, single piercing. A common “first” genital piercing. Jewelry priced separately.
$60 Service Fee, 30 minutes >Frenum/Lorum Piercing, 2
Frenum/lorum piercing service, 2 piercings. Jewelry priced separately.
$90 Service Fee, 45 Minutes >Frenum/Lorum Piercing, 3
Frenum/lorum piercing service, 3 piercings. Jewelry priced separately.
Scrotum/Hafada
Piercings can be performed along either the center or sides of the scrotum. We will perform up to 3 in one sitting.
Initial jewelry is generally a straight bar, but curves may be used in some circumstances. Rings are an option for healed piercings.
AVERAGE HEALING TIME: 8-16 WEEKS
Initial jewelry is generally a straight bar, but curves may be used in some circumstances. Rings are an option for healed piercings.
AVERAGE HEALING TIME: 8-16 WEEKS
Scrotum/Hafada Piercing, single
Scrotum piercing service, center or side/hafada. Jewelry priced separately
Scrotum/Hafada Piercing, 2
Scrotum piercing service, center or side/hafada, 2 piercings. Jewelry priced separately.
$90 Service Fee, 45 Minutes >Scrotum/Hafada Piercing, 3
Scrotum piercing service, center or side/hafada, 3 piercings. Jewelry priced separately.
Guiche/Perineum
Between the scrotum and anus is the perineum. Piercings can be performed either horizontally or vertically. Vertical is recommend for folks without a thigh gap, so jewelry isn’t constantly rubbing when you walk. Cycling while healing is not recommended. Lots of sitting and/or sweatiness can make healing more challenging.
Initial jewelry will be a straight or curved bar. Rings may work in healed piercings.
AVERAGE HEALING TIME: 3-6 MONTHS
Initial jewelry will be a straight or curved bar. Rings may work in healed piercings.
AVERAGE HEALING TIME: 3-6 MONTHS
Guiche Piercing, single
Male perineum (aka guiche) piercing service. Jewelry priced separately.
$60 Service Fee, 30 minutes >Guiche Piercing, 2
Male perineum (aka guiche) piercing service, 2 piercings. Jewelry priced separately.
$90 Service Fee, 45 Minutes >Guiche Piercing, 3
Male perineum (aka guiche) piercing service, 3 piercings. Jewelry priced separately.
$120 Service Fee, 60 Minutes >Pubic Surface
A pubic surface piercing is placed horizontally above the shaft of the penis. This is generally considered a more decorative piercing, but some claim that partners may enjoy them.
Traditional placement is above the shaft with a larger gauge curved barbell with the potential for ring after healing. These can also be performed with staple-shaped surface bars if the end goal is low profile and/or decorative ends.
AVERAGE HEALING TIME: 4-6 MONTHS
Traditional placement is above the shaft with a larger gauge curved barbell with the potential for ring after healing. These can also be performed with staple-shaped surface bars if the end goal is low profile and/or decorative ends.
AVERAGE HEALING TIME: 4-6 MONTHS
Pubic Surface Piercing
Horizontal pubic piercing service. Either a larger gauge curved bar or staple-shaped surface bar will be installed for healing. Jewelry priced separately
$65 Service Fee, 30 minutes >Advanced Piercings
This piercings are more intense to receive and more difficult to heal. Dydoe piercings require specific anatomy that is not common.
Apadravya
Placed vertically through the glans, this is basically a PA & reverse PA in one piercing. This is a more advanced piercing and is not recommended as a first piercing.
Initial jewelry will be a straight bar, with either ball ends or lower profile ends like m&m-shaped pieces.
AVERAGE HEALING TIME: 4-6 MONTHS
Initial jewelry will be a straight bar, with either ball ends or lower profile ends like m&m-shaped pieces.
AVERAGE HEALING TIME: 4-6 MONTHS
Ampallang
Similar to the apadravya, an ampallang is placed horizontally through the glans. To assist in healing, it is placed through the urethra. This is a more advanced piercing and is not recommended as a first piercing.
Initial jewelry will be a straight barbell.
AVERAGE HEALING TIME: 4-6 MONTHS
Initial jewelry will be a straight barbell.
AVERAGE HEALING TIME: 4-6 MONTHS
Prince Albert/PA
Dydoe piercings are placed through the rim of the corona of the glans, generally at the center of the top or at 10 & 2 o’clock. This piercing does require a high enough ridge on the edge of the corona to successfully support the piercing, which is not common.
Initial jewelry will be a curved or straight bar.
AVERAGE HEALING TIME: 4-6 MONTHS
Initial jewelry will be a curved or straight bar.
AVERAGE HEALING TIME: 4-6 MONTHS
Apadravya Piercing
Apadravya/vertical glans crossbar piercing service. Jewelry priced separately.
Ampallang Piercing
Ampallang/horizontal glans crossbar piercing service. Jewelry priced separately.
$70 Service Fee, 30 Minutes >Dydoe Piercing
Dydoe/rim of corona piercing.
**We do not perform deep shaft apadravya piercings or trans-scrotal piercings.
Penis Piercing FAQs
Does is hurt?
All piercings have a certain amount of discomfort, but almost all our clients express that their piercing was less intense than they expected.
Will the piercing bleed afterwards?
The genital area has higher blood flow than most other areas of the body, so some bleeding is expected. We will wrap your piercing in gauze before you leave to help manage this. PA, reverse PA, apadravya, and ampallang piercings may have more noticeable bleeding for the first couple of days or longer. You may need to change your gauze several times a day as the bleeding slows. A glove or condom may be useful as a barrier to contain the bleeding.
Be advised that taking pain relievers like advil/motrin/naproxen/aspirin and/or consuming alcohol can thin your blood and cause additional bleeding and/or bruising.
Do I need to avoid sex while it’s healing?
We do advise waiting for any type of sexual contact at least until the initial swelling and/or bleeding goes away, but you can engage whenever you are ready. It is important to use barrier protection like condoms, gloves, and dental dams during healing to keep your and/or your partner’s germs away from the piercing. Resuming activities too soon can result in extra swelling or bleeding, and could prolong your healing if you over do it. Extra scar tissue is another potential complication of engaging in sexual activity too soon or too vigorously.
Can I lose sensation because of the piercing?
A properly performed piercing will not go through any important nerves, blood vessels, or anything else. During the initial healing, the area around the piercing may be “extra” sensitive, but will return to normal or almost normal once healing is complete. It’s easy to get used to the initial “extra” sensation, and forget what “normal” felt like, but loss of sensation is almost impossible.
Do I need to shave?
That’s mostly your personal preference. We can perform most piercings around any body hair you may have. For pubic surface and scrotum piercings, it may be more comfortable if you at least trim hair around the piercing site so it won’t tangle with the jewelry. If you normally shave or wax, it may be easier for your routine to complete your hair removal just before the piercing, so you don’t have to worry about it for a little while.
What should I do to prepare for the piercing?
Eating a good meal with 2-3 hours of your appointment will help keep your blood sugar steady and help prevent feeling faint or lightheaded after the piercing. You need to avoid alcohol and medications like Advil, ibuprofen, naproxen, and aspirin for at least 12 hours before the piercing. Wear comfortable clothing that will make it easy to get to the piercing location. Supportive underwear can make bandaging more comfortable and stay in place easier. We do appreciate showering before your appointment if you’re coming straight from the gym or working out.
All piercings have a certain amount of discomfort, but almost all our clients express that their piercing was less intense than they expected.
Will the piercing bleed afterwards?
The genital area has higher blood flow than most other areas of the body, so some bleeding is expected. We will wrap your piercing in gauze before you leave to help manage this. PA, reverse PA, apadravya, and ampallang piercings may have more noticeable bleeding for the first couple of days or longer. You may need to change your gauze several times a day as the bleeding slows. A glove or condom may be useful as a barrier to contain the bleeding.
Be advised that taking pain relievers like advil/motrin/naproxen/aspirin and/or consuming alcohol can thin your blood and cause additional bleeding and/or bruising.
Do I need to avoid sex while it’s healing?
We do advise waiting for any type of sexual contact at least until the initial swelling and/or bleeding goes away, but you can engage whenever you are ready. It is important to use barrier protection like condoms, gloves, and dental dams during healing to keep your and/or your partner’s germs away from the piercing. Resuming activities too soon can result in extra swelling or bleeding, and could prolong your healing if you over do it. Extra scar tissue is another potential complication of engaging in sexual activity too soon or too vigorously.
Can I lose sensation because of the piercing?
A properly performed piercing will not go through any important nerves, blood vessels, or anything else. During the initial healing, the area around the piercing may be “extra” sensitive, but will return to normal or almost normal once healing is complete. It’s easy to get used to the initial “extra” sensation, and forget what “normal” felt like, but loss of sensation is almost impossible.
Do I need to shave?
That’s mostly your personal preference. We can perform most piercings around any body hair you may have. For pubic surface and scrotum piercings, it may be more comfortable if you at least trim hair around the piercing site so it won’t tangle with the jewelry. If you normally shave or wax, it may be easier for your routine to complete your hair removal just before the piercing, so you don’t have to worry about it for a little while.
What should I do to prepare for the piercing?
Eating a good meal with 2-3 hours of your appointment will help keep your blood sugar steady and help prevent feeling faint or lightheaded after the piercing. You need to avoid alcohol and medications like Advil, ibuprofen, naproxen, and aspirin for at least 12 hours before the piercing. Wear comfortable clothing that will make it easy to get to the piercing location. Supportive underwear can make bandaging more comfortable and stay in place easier. We do appreciate showering before your appointment if you’re coming straight from the gym or working out.