Care for Male Genital Piercings

healing rates:

Frenum

Single ~3-4 months

Double ~4-6 months

Triple+ ~6+ months

PA

~8-12 weeks

Reverse PA

~4-6 months

Ampallang/Apadravya

~6-8+ months

Guiche

Single ~3-4 months

Double ~4-6 months

Triple+ ~6+ months

DO:

  • Flushing rinse to area; showers are best for this (especially after sexual activity)

  • Use protection during sexual activity (non-lubricated condoms) to reduce risk of infection

  • *Wait to change the starter jewelry until fully healed. (How to tell?)

  • Be very careful and easy on your new piercing(s)!

DON’T:

  • Move the jewelry with your hands outside of the shower (dry movement)

  • Remove the healing jewelry before it is fully healed, no matter what!

Do not use any of the following:

Rubbing alcohol:  Too drying, can harm new forming skin cells

Hydrogen peroxide:  Can cause infection by adding oxygen into the deeper tissues

Saline:  While saline doesn’t really cause harm, it is mostly just a waste of time. The spray delivery only contacts the surface which can be done with warm water in the shower to the same effect. Alternatively, saline needs to be heated and used to soak the piercing site for ~20-minutes. Shower is easier!

Soaps:  Drying and can get stuck inside the piercing where it can grow bacteria

Antibiotic gel or lotion:  Only safe for topical use so there is a risk of it going into the piercing where it can grow bacteria

common healing issues

Here are some links to more detailed information on some of the most common issues healing body piercings.

Swelling & Fluid Congestion

Embedding of Jewelry

Jewelry or Bead Loss

Swimming & Bathing Information

getting help

  • Begin hot water compressing as detailed in this link.

  • Have someone else take a clear picture of the piercing - this is a much better way to monitor it than mirrors or trying to selfie. And you can text it to us for evaluation.

  • Schedule a care appointment if there is no improvement after the 3rd day of hot water compressing. Do not remove or manipulate the piercing jewelry.

Text us: 724-745-9415