Sunderland Body Art

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Male Genital

The Prince Albert

This the most common piercing for men performed at Sunderland Body Art. It is said to have originated from the Victorian era in England and was named after Queen Victoria's consort Prince Albert, who was believed to have one. This piercing was performed back then so that men could tie the penis to the leg to hide any unsightly appearance in their clothing as the fashion was for men to wear very tight fitting, crutch binding britches.

This piercing is said to be the most sensual of the penis piercings. This piercing involves a ring which extends from the urethral opening to the area where the gland joins the shaft of the penis on the underside.

Suggested Jewellery :	BCR, circular Barbell
Suggested Size :	2.4mm
Healing Time :	4 to 6 weeks

Apadravya

This is the vertical counterpart of the Ampallang. The Apadravya is mentioned in the Karma Sutra, the ancient Hindu classic on love and social conduct. Its origin seems to have originated from the Dravidian people in southern India.

This piercing is primarily intended for the sexual pleasure of the women during intercourse. This piercing uses a barbell inserted vertically through the gland of the penis, through the urethra.

Suggested Jewellery :	Straight Barbell
Suggested Size :	1.6 to 2.4mm
Healing Time :	6 to 12 months

Ampallang

This piercing is the most extensively documented of all the exotic male piercing. It's origin dates to the tribal people of Borneo, Indonesia, Philippines and New Guinea.

Like the Apadravya, it is primarily used to enhance the sexual pleasure of the woman, but also feels great for the man. In fact, some women in the regions stated above, will actually deny intercourse to a man if he doesn't have this piercing. This piercing also consists of a barbell through the gland, however, it is placed horizontally, usually above the urethra, but may also be placed through it.

Suggested Jewellery :	Straight Barbell
Suggested Size :	1.6 to 2.4mm
Healing Time :	6 to 12 months

Frenum

The frenum is the second most popular male genital piercing and seems to have originated in Europe. Location of the piercing is along the centre underside of the penis. Piercers start near where the gland meets the shaft of the penis and can extend along the whole length of the shaft to where the base of the penis meets the scrotum. If you choose to have a frenum installed down the full length of the shaft, it is referred to as a frenum ladder.

This piercing may also be placed along the top or sides of the shaft as well. The lorum (shortened version of lower frenum) is placed at the base of the underside of the penis where it joins the scrotum.

Suggested Jewellery :	Straight Barbell
Suggested Size :	1.6 to 2.4mm
Healing Time :	6 to 8 weeks

Dydoe

Dydoes originated shortly after World War II when some Jewish medical students who wished to regain some of the sensitivity they felt they had lost by circumcision. Usually this piercing is done in pairs with one stud perpendicular through the flared edge of the gland on each side of the gland. A single, central piercing usually becomes quite sore and has a much long healing time as it is easily agitated by clothing. Because of the structure of the gland of some men's penis, this piercing may not be suitable for every man.

Compared to the Ampallang and Apadravya, the Dydoes piercing are much more rare!

Suggested Jewellery :	Straight Barbell
Suggested Size :	1.6 to 2.4mm
Healing Time :	6 to 8 weeks

Foreskin

Historically, the foreskin piercing was used primarily as a form of chastity for ancient Roman and Greek slaves. However, for most people of today, it is performed to display jewellery or to heighten sexual stimulation. The piercing is performed through the leading edge of the foreskin when the penis is soft.

Suggested Jewellery :	Straight Barbell, BCR, circular barbell
Suggested Size :	1.6 to 2.4mm
Healing Time :	6 to 8 weeks

Pubic

Another piercing that is not well known; the pubic piercing also is not frequently requested. The ring is placed in the natural fold created where the upper side of the base of the penis meets the pubic area of the torso. Because this piercing is considered a "surface" piercing, it is more likely to reject due to the pressure against the ring.

Suggested Jewellery :	BCR, circular barbell
Suggested Size :	1.6 to 2.4mm
Healing Time :	6 to 8 weeks

Scrotum and Hafada

Nearly the entire scrotum is pierceable. The piercing can be placed anywhere on the scrotal sac, whether on the centre line or on the sides, front or back. One type of scrotal piercing practiced by certain Arab tribes of North Africa is known as a Hafada.

Hafadas are pierced on the left side of the scrotum during a ceremony when a youth achieves manhood. Placed high on the scrotum, one on the left side, one on the right side, towards the base of the penis. Care must be taken as these piercing must be superficial and can not penetrate the scrotal sack.

Suggested Jewellery :	BCR, circular barbell
Suggested Size :	1.6 to 2.4mm
Healing Time :	6 to 8 weeks

Guiche

The Guiche (pronounced "geesh") originated in Tahiti, in the South Pacific. It is performed as a puberty rite.

This piercing is placed perpendicular to the ridge of skin between the scrotum and the anus; but placement is quite specific to each individual. Most men with this piercing find a very sensitive spot along the line, which corresponds to the inseam of a pair of pants. This ensures maximum sensation, which makes placement very specific.

This is a piercing done for the pleasure of the man and is quite painful for a few seconds.

Suggested Jewellery :	BCR, circular barbell
Suggested Size :	1.6 to 2.4mm
Healing Time :	6 to 8 weeks

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