Push-Pull

I'm sorry if I've subjected you guys to this for the past few days, and admittedly, I'm still pretty stoked about it. I just thought that with the diversity that we have here, perhaps I could add something for others who may be, or will be, going through what I have already done. While there are plenty of stories on the net pertaining to this, I believe that this is different in approach as I try to relate the more emotional aspects of the whole ordeal. I feel fortunate to have had the presence of mind to start writing when I did, because it conveys much more accurately what I was feeling at that time as opposed to reflecting back on the thoughts and emotions. I will be adding to this now and again as the thoughts come to me.

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Getting a Prince Albert, the decision through the end.

While there are plenty of stories and information online about getting a Prince Albert, I didn’t find much beyond what I call “the adrenaline rush” stage of getting one. I want to document my thoughts and feelings both before and after getting my Prince Albert so that others who are contemplating this may have some insight to it. That is what this journal is all about. Remember, in the end, it’s your decision, and there is no right or wrong either way you chose.

T minus 48 hours.

In about 48 hours I “should” have a Prince Albert. This is because of a couple things. Firstly, the wife is out of town for a couple weeks. And secondly, I finally have a window of maximum healing available from work.

The first part is not because she isn’t expecting it (although not by the time she gets back…), but because her being gone allows me the freedom to do it without other obligations in the way.

The second part is because I get out of work early enough on Monday to make the hour’s drive up to the piercing studio and still be back at a reasonable hour. This is in conjunction with a 2 day “weekend” on Tuesday and Wednesday. Effectively, I can nurse the fresh piercing overnight Monday and keep a close eye on it Tuesday and Wednesday without having much going on either day.

So, in two day’s time, I “should” have a Prince Albert. That’s right, a ring through my dick. Sounds twisted, doesn’t it? Am I nervous? Hell yes I am.

So now you’re probably wondering “If he’s so nervous, then why go through with it?”

In it’s simplest terms, it’s for personal reasons. But then, I imagine that pretty much all piercings are for "personal reasons." I’ll try to explain it better.

Some people who haven’t done this (or at least thought about it) simply see it as something only a freak or pervert would do. Yes, there are people who are pierced that make us ALL wonder. And let’s be honest, the most noticeable pierced people appear rebellious or anti-social, and some are downright scary looking. But that’s because they are trying to make a statement, and the body mods reflect that. Now think about this….What if some Joe Average that you knew confided that he had a tattoo or piercing for years that nobody but him, his significant other, and doctor knew about? Would you be freaked? Would you withdraw your friendship? Would you ask WHY he would do that when he’s “such a nice guy”?

If you took the time to ask, you’d probably find out that he did it for, are you ready? "personal reasons". Perhaps to mark an occasion; a difficult time, a successful event, a death, a birth or a love. Sometimes it’s sexual, and sometimes it is simply because he could. The possibilities are endless, but the thing is this….He is still the same guy you’ve always known despite that tattoo or piercing.

So for explanation purposes, I am Joe Average getting a Prince Albert. I’m not trying to make a statement, or rebel against society. I have simply decided that I want to mark a time in my life with a piercing that nobody but my wife, doctor, and piercer know about. It is also partly sexual, but what research I’ve done leads me to believe that I’d be a fool to do it strictly for sexual reasons. Don’t get me wrong, I do hope that it feels good and all, but I’m not holding my breath.

I’m sure that some of you are asking, “OK, you want to mark a time in your life, but why the hell choose a dick piercing to do it?”

Valid question.

First off, it’s private. Or should I say, not in sight. I don’t have to be self conscious about it and wondering if people think I’m a freak because I have a friggin’ bolt hanging out of my ear, nose, or eyebrow. I won’t have to explain the boring details of what took place in my life that made me want this little souvenir. Secondly, for whatever reason, I am attracted to it. I feel compelled to do it. It’s something that “feels” right to me, almost natural. I’m sorry if this doesn’t drive the point home, but it’s really not anymore complex than that.

So I mentioned before that I’m nervous. I didn’t sleep that good last night. I think that’s partly because the wife is gone, and sleeping on the bed alone is odd. But when I was dozing in and out, my mind was wandering about the upcoming “event”. It was restless, nothing bad or good, just playing through all the details and stories I’ve been reading on this subject. Most of the stories I’ve read are good, and I have even done what I believe to be a fairly thorough Google search on any ill-effects of genital piercing and didn’t turn up much. Yes, there are some articles on how doctors don’t like “unnecessary procedures” and all, but I really didn’t find any readily occurring themes to the negative. In fact, most of the negatives I came across were more opinion than anything. In one case, I asked in a forum what negatives there were in getting a genital piercing, and one person responded that “Your dick could get infected and drop off.” Wonderful, I’m asking a legitimate question to make an important decision, and I get asshole responses like this, that really helps. Am I saying that there are no risks? Absolutely not. I know there are, but I’ve done the research, and I’m prepared to take care of it in order to minimize that risk as much as possible.

I do have thoughts about backing out by calling the place and canceling the appointment. But at some level, I know that this is what I really want. I seriously doubt that I’m going to cancel, but I do think about it. I guess we’ll see what tonight brings in the way of stray thoughts and dreams.

T-minus 2 hours…

Home from work, cleaned up, and ready to go. I’ve got everything ready, wrapping and such. Just waiting for the clock to hit 5:30. Need to stop at a drive-through for a bite so that I don’t go in on an empty stomach. Am I nervous? Hell yes! It is strange knowing that I can back out of this with a simple phone call. But while that is tempting, something keeps pushing me forward. It’s a battle in my head! Backing out is the easy way, but when you want something and all….. Guess I’ll be reporting back later!

T-minus 5 minutes…

I couldn’t find the place at first! Driving up and down the street, the common sense me seriously considered tucking tail and going the 85 miles back home. But the twisted me prevailed and found the place. I filled out some paper work and forced myself to read the aftercare sheet while waiting. And then…..

The BIG moment!!!

Brian was my piercer and took me back and had me drop ‘em. Did a little investigating, and informed me that while I would get the ¾” CBR I wanted, it would have to be a 10g instead of the 8g I wanted. This was because he was afraid that the receiving tube for an 8g would possibly tear my urethra. Oh well, guess I’ll have the pleasure of stretching after all! With that decided, he proceeded. The receiving tube was, well, weird. Not really unpleasant, just…different. I managed that easily. Then he did what most people know as a prelude to the actual act, he told me to take a deep breath. You can feel the needle as it makes it way through the various layers, but I can honestly say that it is over very quickly. It does pinch, but hell, I smashed my finger earlier this week and it hurt worse than this did. Like many stories you might read online about this particular piercing, I literally thought, “Is that it?” The jewelry went in painlessly and I was then sporting a ¾”, 10g stainless steel CBR through my dick. At this point, there was NO blood.

Three hours later…

Got home and took the dogs out for a walk, being ever mindful of where the German Shepard was at all times. That dog loves nosing up to you and his tail wags furiously. I just know it’s a matter of time before some part of him meets Mr. Albert. Anyhow, I got to the bathroom, pulled down the shorts, and took off the wrapping. A bit of bloody slime on my dick and balls, but cleaned easily when I took a quick shower and washed the piercing for the first time with the Provon soap they sold me. I managed a piss whilst in the shower, and was happy to note that there was no pain. A subsequent piss (sitting down on the toilet of course) was equally pain free, but with the added bonus of urine not coming out until there was sufficient pressure built up to eject the clot that was forming in the end of my urethra. I don’t plan on getting a whole lot of sleep tonite, and drinking a lot of water so I can keep it flushed out. As I type this, it is still weeping a little bit, but nothing that scares me. I was seriously concerned that I might be a “bleeder”, and that it would be much more sore/painful than this. That was one of the reasons why I waited until I had a couple days off. I really hope that this is the worst of it, because if it is, I’ll be in fine shape by Thursday when I go back to work.

13 hours later…

Slept poorly, mostly because I drank a bunch of water and had to piss every couple hours. Never did hurt at all, so I guess I’m lucky there. I did go piss into the shower stall this morning just so I could see how fucked up my stream is now. Let’s just say that it’s gonna be interesting to relearn how to pee straight. One of the times I woke up, I had a half-wood, no problems then either. So as of right now, my only concerns are some light spotting, keeping it clean, and how the hell I’m going to get dressed so I can get some things done today. I’m hoping that wearing semi-snug briefs won’t twist it too badly and start it weeping/bleeding more. Guess there’s only one way to find out!

24 hours later…

Was pretty active today. Fortunately, my underwear was just about perfect for the job. Not too tight, but still held it in place. Best part was when driving and everything is just right, you feel the jewelry dancing. Quite the wicked sensation and a pleasant reminder of what you have. Weeping is at a minimum, and there really isn’t any discomfort. While the weeping is way down to almost nothing, I did notice that I’m quite bruised around the puncture. I know that this is normal, and will simply keep my eye on it. I did make sure to wear a pair of loose denim shorts, and I learned a new technique for getting in and out of the truck. I am acutely aware of the fresh piercing despite how comfortable it is.

In the pissing department, I’ve found that my stream, while no longer straight out the end of my dick, appears to be somewhat predictable. It now exits at about 30 degrees to the left. I can twist my dick about 135 degrees to the right, and aim down and hit the bowl without too much trouble. I still need a lot of practice though so that I can keep my pants and shoes dry when I have to use the urinal at work.

I still get a shiver up my spine when I realize that I’ve done it, and it’s a good feeling. It’s something that I’ve wanted for a while, and now I’ve got it. I am looking forward to healing enough to do the 10g to 8g stretch and trying out different jewelry. I do like the CBR, but I’d like to try a circular barbell too. All in good time though.

36 hours…

I’m used to sleeping on my stomach, and it is difficult getting good sleep only on my back and sides. I woke up a couple times last night when the piercing “stung” me as I went too far over on my side. Even woke up with wood once which was slightly sore, but not enough to give me grief. Afterwards, I could feel some soreness, and even the boxer-briefs I had on would rub the jewelry and cause it to be more notable. It wasn’t intolerable, but when I’m trying to sleep I tend to notice these little things a bit more. I also think that it’s time to give a sea-salt soak a try. Most things I’ve read indicate that this is a good way to relieve the soreness. Anyhow, no overnight spotting that I can see, and the bruising seems to be fading some. That only leaves me dealing with the comfort and peeing issues. Of course, I still have to take care of the wound itself.

I’m really having a hard time not telling the wife. Hell, I’m having a hard time not sending a picture to her cell phone! I mean, I’m pretty jazzed about all this, and she knows that I was going to do it, so I’m not afraid to tell her. I just want it to be a surprise. I’m thinking that I won’t say anything, and wait and see how long it takes her to notice this shiny bit of stainless dangling from my man-bits.

48 hours later…

All is well. Started the salt soaks this morning and learned that a cup of water in the microwave for 45 seconds is 15 seconds to long for comfort! 30 seconds works well. Did a good amount of work in the garage today and never had a problem. I even wore one of my tighter pairs of underwear and I’m still OK. However, I find that I’m still “nursing” it, which is probably a subconscious thing because it hasn’t given me any real trouble pain-wise. Absolutely no spotting at all today, unless you count the couple of dribbles of piss while trying to pee standing up.

I even went online looking for my next piece of jewelry. Will probably buy a taper and some pliers at the same time. Thinking of a circular barbell, 8g of course. Still have a few weeks before that happens, but it is fun to look through all the possibilities.

60 hours later…

Well, today ought to be interesting, as I have to head into work. I slept “OK”, but I simply am not doing well sleeping only on my back and side, and my back hurts for it this morning. I’ll have to see if there is a way to sleep on my stomach. I went to take a leak around midnight, and when I got back into bed, the piercing was stinging a little, the most it has so far. It quickly subsided, so I assume that all the rolling over and what-not irritated it and when I went to take a piss, it stung. At least I hope that is the case. Still no leaking, and I don’t see any crusties this morning. I’m going to at least keep up the after care for a few weeks just to be sure. I’m sure the wife will really enjoy making fun of me with my dick in a glass of warm salt water, lol.

4 days later…

Work hasn’t been too awful with the piercing. I’m finding myself being a little less conscious of it, but still careful when I have to be. Carts with lumber on them and tailgates are definitely things I’m careful around. I’m able to use the urinal at work, and only had a few sprinkles to show for it, so I’m confident that I won’t have to girly-piss unless I want to.

I was able to sleep on my stomach last night! Had to “tuck” it between my legs to keep the jewelry off the mattress, but I woke up without my back hurting and I felt rather rested to boot. Still keeping up on the after care by using Provon soap followed by a sea-salt soaks every morning and night. I only have very minor discomfort once in a while, and the bruising seems to be finally settling down some. I’ve even had a couple full mast woodies without any troubles or even discomfort. That makes me really happy, but I have yet to “try it out”.

Mentally, I’m still pretty stoked. I check it out often, just to see what it looks like, and I wonder what it’ll look like with some of the jewelry I’ve been checking out. It’s really cool when you are talking to someone and you think to yourself, “what would they say if they only knew?” It’s a cool feeling, and in a small way, is a confidence boost. It also makes me a little bit more aware of my manhood. A little jingle now and then kind of wakes you up, but in a pleasant way. So as of this moment, if I were asked if this was worth it, I would respond "Absolutely". It has been MUCH easier than I thought it would be, and while the rewards are certainly my (and my wife's) own, I have to say to anyone thinking about it, "Just do it!"

Anyhow, the wife is home on Sunday night, so I’m planning on not saying anything to her about it just to see how long it takes for her to notice. I’m really curious as to her reaction about it, even though I had her blessing. I wonder if she thinks that I wouldn’t go through with it? I suppose I’ll have those kinds of answers in a couple of days.

To Be Continued….

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