2E.2 Frenum
Description
This article is from the Piercing FAQ, by Anne Greenblatt with numerous contributions by others.
2E.2 Frenum
2 to 4 months
This piercing is made through the loose skin along the underside of
the shaft. The depth of the piercing should be made with regards to
how much tissue is available to support the jewelry. The frenulum
itself, which is sometimes left intact after circumcision, is too thin
to support jewelry. The width of the piercing is usually between 3/8"
and 1/2" wide. It is not necessary for the penis to be erect during
placement; however, the placement may change when the penis is erect.
A series of frenum piercings is called a FRENUM LADDER. The skin of
the lower half of the penis tends to be thinner and tighter,
increasing the chance of migration or rejection. Tension is increased
if the barbell balls exert pressure against the skin behind them.
A frenum piercing made at the base of the penis has acquired the name
LORUM, short for "lower frenum."
If the wearer is uncircumcised the piercing is placed inside the
foreskin. A ring is usually chosen to be more comfortable than a
barbell. The piercing should not be made through only the frenulum
which is too thin to suport jewelry. Some uncircumcised men have
naturally occurring holes through the frenulum.
Initial jewelry: Barbells in 12 to 10 gauge and 1/2" to 5/8" in
length; the barbell should be 1/8" longer than the width of the
piercing. Rings can be worn only if enough loose tissue is
available. The diameter of the ring should be at least 1/4" wider than
the width of the piercing. No more than 1/4 of the ring should be
through the piercing. A ring which is too small in diameter will
constrict the piercing and cause the piercing to migrate and scar.
After the piercing is healed, a large diameter ring which snugly
encircles the penis behind the corona (ridge of the glans) can be worn
if the placement of the piercing allows. A frenum loop is a horse-shoe
shaped loop of wide flat or round wire which can be attached to the
barbell. Some designs have balls soldered onto the outside of the loop
to stimulate the wearer's partner.
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