A frenum ladder or “Jacob’s ladder” piercing is done horizontally across the underside of the penis, a bit further down, and only pierces the skin. An ampallang piercing is similar to a frenum, but pierces the upper portion of the head. An apadravya piercing spans the head from the topside to the underside. A dydoe piercing enters through the skin of the shaft and exits through the base of the head. A foreskin piercing pierces only the foreskin, and can be positioned in a variety of ways. A scrotum piercing pierces the skin of the scrotum. A pubic piercing is placed at the base of the penis.
In addition, penis piercings can cause increased risk of STIs and UTIs, risk of injury during sex, and run the risk of tissue rejection at the site of the piercing.
Other jewelry materials include plastic, niobium, gold, or platinum.
Titanium jewelry for penis piercings usually costs around $15 or more, while other materials like gold or platinum can run you hundreds of dollars.
Depending on the type of piercing, your piercer may use sterilized forceps to hold the skin in place.
Dry the piercing only with a dry paper towel. This prevents any particulate or bacteria from entering the piercing. Avoid using antibacterial disinfectants or other products on the piercing, which can kill good bacteria that aids the healing process. You may experience some pale, odorless fluid discharge while your piercing heals. This is normal, and can simply be cleaned with the rest of the piercing.
To retire a piercing, remove it as directed above, and continue to clean the area as you normally would for a few weeks to prevent infection. Talk to your piercer before retiring a piercing that hasn’t fully healed.
