One thing that I have not seen mentioned anywhere at all, and that surprised me when I had this done a couple days ago, was the initial jewelry size. The 10g ring wasn’t unusual, but the circumference of the ring was surprising. It’s big. Very big.
In talking with a few other people that had it done, they experienced the same thing (whether they had a ring or a barbell). The initial jewelry is oversized so you can determine what works for your own anatomy.
So, don’t be surprised if the ring is a 7/8″ diameter or something close to that. It looks abnormally large. The thinking behind this is that you need to find out how your body reacts to the ring and piercing and find out how much your stuff changes when you get an erection. This all comes in to determine the final sizing of the ring or barbell.
Day 2
As a general status update, Day 2 had some bleeding, but nothing big deal. I used a maxi-pad… one. it stopped bleeding later in the day. The blood wasn’t a big deal at all, but would have been a pain without the pad. I have a new-found respect for the periods that ladies have to put up with. I mean, those pads work great, but getting them in and positioned … just not something I’ve ever had to deal with.
A little pinchy-type sore (see above for the big ring stuff, that I think is a big cause of this). But nothing at all that was a big deal. I would describe it as an itch-level annoyance. I can see some very, very slight puffiness, but I can certainly understand that given the piercing that was done less than 24 hours prior.
Day 3
No bleeding at all. Puffiness has gone down, but not gone. It’s a bit more annoying today with the bigger ring. I may go back to the piercer early in the week to try to get the ring swapped out. I’d like to go down perhaps to a 1/2″ or so. I don’t know the options and I don’t know their suggestions/recommendations or issues swapping it out so quickly. We’ll see what they suggest.
I’ve had no stinging when peeing – something you see people talk about quite a bit. I’m not sure why I haven’t had it, but it just hasn’t been there at all. I’m feeling really good about how it’s healing and settling in.
Also getting over the shock that I went through with it finally and have it! So cool.
Hey friend. I know all too well about the 7/8″ – even though mine was a barbell. I actually went down to a 3/4 and find it absolutely perfect, especially in a slightly larger gauge because I like the weight.
Frankly, I am glad to know you bled some, since I was such a gusher that I made a grown rabbit almost pass out (inside joke, readers).
I can’t wait for you to get to the fun part. Just 3-4 weeks away!
I was reading one account that described it, for more than 3-4 days, as a “bloodbath” – I’m glad that didn’t happen. I think it is totally individual and depends on you, the piercer, how it’s done, etc.
I’ve also seen youtube videos where you’d think the guy was getting castrated, rather than pierced. I hope, someday, people will find more realistic accounts of it so they can decide for themselves based on more information.
So far, so good. Looking forward to better gauges and sizing. Oh, and that other stuff too. 🙂