Zephyr46
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My turn to relate my experience with a genital piercing. I got a prince albert about a year ago now. It was not self done but I went to a knowledgeable piercer that was recommended by several people in my area. He recommended starting small and if desired working up to larger sizes. We started with a 14 gauge captive bead ring. For the record, since I have heard that the experience can be different for those not circumcised, I am one who was circumcised. The piercing was done slightly to the side and not centered on the shaft at the bottom of the glans. The piercer said that this was to avoid a nerve bundle that is dead center on the shaft at the glans. Over the past year I have gradually changed to a larger thickness captive bead ring and am now wearing a 10 gauge. I plan to stop at 8. My reason for changing size was that I had heard (unfounded rumors) that the smaller gauges might have a tendency to pull out but the larger ones have more surface and would be less likely to tear the piercing. Healing didn't take too long with a 14 gauge and for me sensitivity greatly increased. My partner reported that she also finds the feeling of the ring to be an enhancement. It also gives an attachment point for play and as time has progressed I find that the piercing can take more than I had expected it to. Questions about loss of sensitivity? At first I have noticed that I was highly sensitive and perhaps a bit too sensitive at times. Over the year now, I would say that I still am sensitive but have gotten used to both the feeling of the PA ring and also the tiny bit of additional weight. I still am aware of the presence of the ring and it has not effected functioning. About urination. Well, I do have an extra hole now in my urethra and a portion of the ring coming out of the slit at the tip. Some leakage from the piercing, both urine and occasionally ejaculate, does occur for me and the interference of the ring causes the urine stream to sometimes go in unexpected directions. I just simply have changed my habits and only rarely use a urinal choosing instead to sit. This also makes cleaning the bathroom floor less of a chore. An additional note to the ladies, the toilet seat tends to remain down more often this way as well. One person I know with a PA says that since his piercing hole stretched over a period of time he now pinches off the end of his penis and urinates through the piercing. He says that this method provided him with the ability to "stand and aim". I hope that relating my experience might have answered a question or two for you.
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