What exactly is a "prince albert"?
January 21, 2008
What's the lowdown on the process of having a Prince Albert done?
A "Prince Albert" is a piercing through the head of your dick. It is often a ring that comes out the urethra, but can be a barbell that pierces out both ends of the head. While some people say the piercing increases sexual stimulation, the effects appear to be as much psychological as physical.
The legalities surrounding piercing vary according to where you live, but in general only trained and experienced piercer should perform the procedure. If your community requires licenses, you should only perform the procedure with a licensed piercer. However the legalities, the piercer should also use only sterile equipment and should be able to discuss scarring, allergic reactions, infection, and the healing process. Professional piercers should be able to advise you of the proper metals to use for your new piercing. The wrong metal, such as silver, can result in nearby skin permanently turning gray. There are lots more pitfalls a trained and experienced piercer can help you avoid.
The procedure itself is fairly simple and involves the fitting of a receiving tube, the actual piercing, and then sliding the ring into the hole. It is highly uncomfortable but the pain of the actual piercing is more like a sudden pinprick than a long sensation. In many ways the pain is more psychological than physical, although it certainly isn't enjoyable by any means.
Aftercare from a piercing can vary somewhat, but may involve dipping the piercing into a saline solution several times each day. It may also involved applying an antiseptic and lavender oil. You will also need to abstain from sexual activity for several days to several weeks, and wear a condom during sex for at least the first month even with a monogamous partner. Some piercers also recommend avoiding excess use of alcohol, coffee, and tea during the initial healing process, as it affects your urine and can hamper the healing process.
One more note. If you believe you are having any undesirable consequences at any time during the healing process, you should immediately contact your doctor. Complications of piercings can become very serious and are always unpleasant. Because many doctors are not trained in the specific complications that can result form a piercing, you may want to ask a local piercer for a knowledgeable referral. But even if you can't find one, basic medical attention is almost always better than none.
For more information I suggest you do a web search for "Prince Albert Aftercare".
The legalities surrounding piercing vary according to where you live, but in general only trained and experienced piercer should perform the procedure. If your community requires licenses, you should only perform the procedure with a licensed piercer. However the legalities, the piercer should also use only sterile equipment and should be able to discuss scarring, allergic reactions, infection, and the healing process. Professional piercers should be able to advise you of the proper metals to use for your new piercing. The wrong metal, such as silver, can result in nearby skin permanently turning gray. There are lots more pitfalls a trained and experienced piercer can help you avoid.
The procedure itself is fairly simple and involves the fitting of a receiving tube, the actual piercing, and then sliding the ring into the hole. It is highly uncomfortable but the pain of the actual piercing is more like a sudden pinprick than a long sensation. In many ways the pain is more psychological than physical, although it certainly isn't enjoyable by any means.
Aftercare from a piercing can vary somewhat, but may involve dipping the piercing into a saline solution several times each day. It may also involved applying an antiseptic and lavender oil. You will also need to abstain from sexual activity for several days to several weeks, and wear a condom during sex for at least the first month even with a monogamous partner. Some piercers also recommend avoiding excess use of alcohol, coffee, and tea during the initial healing process, as it affects your urine and can hamper the healing process.
One more note. If you believe you are having any undesirable consequences at any time during the healing process, you should immediately contact your doctor. Complications of piercings can become very serious and are always unpleasant. Because many doctors are not trained in the specific complications that can result form a piercing, you may want to ask a local piercer for a knowledgeable referral. But even if you can't find one, basic medical attention is almost always better than none.
For more information I suggest you do a web search for "Prince Albert Aftercare".
