10B.4 Foreskin and Septum Piercings
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This article is from the Piercing FAQ, by Anne Greenblatt with numerous contributions by others.
10B.4 Foreskin and Septum Piercings
by Pierre Honeyman <pierre@amisk.cs.ualberta.ca>
I decided to get my foreskin pierced for several reasons. I was
considering an Ampallang, but I thought my foreskin might get in the
way, so I decided to pierce it instead. I had seen drawings of
several such piercings and I thought it could be an attractive
piercing in itself. I was never worried about the pain factor as I
didn't find the area that pain-responsive.
Once my mind was made up I proceeded to find a piercer here in
Edmonton. I called a few friends and got some suggestions, and I
decided on an initial visit to Larry at Joeyy and Bear. I had heard
of good experiences with him.
During the initial appointment we discussed the piercings I wanted
(septum and two foreskin). When we discussed the foreskin piercings,
Larry brought up aspects I had not thought of - for instance, I would
have to plan the piercings to avoid any veins visible with a
flashlight.
We made an appointment for the piercings, and I went home to look for
suitable piercing locations. I studied the areas several times over
the next week, and marked the locations the night before I was to get
pierced.
I wasn't too nervous until I arrived at the shop, and then I became
very excited. Larry and I talked for a little bit, and he described
the procedures completely. Relaxing music played in the background
which established a sothing atmosphere. I decided to get the foreskin
piercings first, since I thought they would hurt the least. I showed
him where I wanted the piercings and he checked the areas himself. He
showed me the equiptment and explined the procedure again, as well as
how he wanted me to breathe throughout the procedure. He had me take
a few deep breaths at a speed he liked and I found the method very
relaxing and helpful in controlling the pain. He clamped the area and
I resumed breathing, and after a few breaths he said he would push the
needle after the next breath. I felt the him press the needle against
my skin as I inhaled, and then he pushed the needle through as I
exhaled. I looked down at the needle - I had felt no pain at all, and
was very surprised. He inserted the ring without closing it, until he
had performed the second piercing. The second piercing hurt, but it
was still nothing, really. It hurts more to play with a fiesty cat
than get my foreskin pierced! Once both rings were in he adjusted the
jewelry and popped in the beads.
The endorphins kicked in and I was surprised since I hadn't felt them
when I had my nipple pierced previously. I got fressed, shaking, and
sat down again to ready myself for the septum piercing. Larry asked
me if I felt well enough to continue, and I replied affirmatively. He
discussed the septum piercing procedure, and said he prefers to
perform them with the customer lying down. He said that I may feel to
vulnerable laying down, and that he could pierce me sitting up if I
prefered. I told him to go ahead as he prefered, and he reclined the
chair until I was flat with my head towards him, upside down. It was
unnerving, but not overwhelmingly so. I was a bit afraid about the
piercing since I thought it would hurt a lot. He prepared the
equiptment and had me start breathing as before. He placed a needle
receiving tube on one side and the needle on the other. At this point
we were briefly interupted by a friend of mine who had stopped by. I
asked him to wait in the foyer and we got back to the business at
hand. Again, there was no pain and I was very surprised.
After the ring was in place, Larry instructed me on healing and
aftercare. He recommended Baciguent ointment and Hibitane for
cleansing.
Healing the foreskin piercings was no problem at all. Initially,
cleaning the inside of my foreskin was dificult due to the swelling.
The swelling was gone after about a week. I discovered that during
healing briefs were much more comfortable than my usual boxer shorts.
The briefs held my penis more securely and there wasless bouncing
against my leg.
To clean the foreskin piercings, I first cleaned away the dried
discharge (crusties) with a wet cotton swab. Then I washed both sides
of the piercings with diluted Hibitane (1/3 to 2/3 water), again using
a cotton swab. I left the solution in place for three minutes, then
rinsed thoroughly. After rinsing I applied Baciguent ointment, which
I used for 10 days, 5 days on, 2 days off, 5 days on. The Hibitane I
used for 2 weeks. It's been 6 weeks now and I haven't had any
discharge for 2 weeks. I can rotate the rings at any time.
So far I haven't encountered any difficulties with my piercings. I
have not had sex yet so I cannot say how they will affect sex. I am
able to retract my foreskin without problems and the rings fold back
nicely against my penis. I was able to masturbate after 2 days.
I enjoy my foreskin rings for the amusement value. I can make them
jingle when I'm naked and I like the sound; naturally I want bells
now! For me they are definitely serving the purpose I got them for,
which is aesthtic. I don't know if there will be other benefits of the
rings since they don't really add to sensation, although I have
received some very interesting suggestions that I will follow up on
later. They'll make a handy leash for B/D scenes, I'm sure!
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