Prince Albert

A male genital piercing is called a Prince Albert. From the urethral opening to the frenulum, this ring-style piercing typically runs down the underside of the glans. If the user is uncircumcised or wants to avoid touch with the bundle of nerves surrounding the frenulum, it might be off-center.

According to body piercer Doug Malloy in the 1970s, Prince Albert's origins can be traced back to the Victorian era, when men minimized their look by securing their genitals to the left or right with tight pants. Historians have contested his claims that Prince Albert wore a similar piercing to keep his foreskin retracted and avoid odors that would offend the Queen.

In the early 1970s, Prince Albert gained popularity among LGBT people before becoming more widely accepted. It is currently among the most popular piercings for men.

The abbreviation PA is another name for Prince Albert.

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Many Prince Albert supporters maintain that it improves the quality of sex for both parties. In some sexual positions, such as doggy style, the piercing may assist in stimulating the G-spot in heterosexual intercourse. Some claim that the urethra is as sensitive as the glans penis, and the pierced man may discover that Prince Albert stimulates it.

Nonetheless, some non-pierced individuals express discomfort when having sex with pierced individuals, particularly women who could experience pain if the piercing touches their cervix. When having oral sex with a man who has Prince Albert, there is also a chance of choking and damaged teeth.

Prince Albert's healing period ranges from four weeks to six months. Bleeding, edema, and inflammation are typical side effects during this period. Localized infections can happen in certain situations. Controlling the dribble that could occur during urinating can also require practice.

For the first week following a piercing, sexual activity should be avoided. After this, you should take care when having sex until the piercing is fully healed. Given the length of the healing time, condoms are also advised.

A Prince Albert has a slight chance of being trapped on clothing, just like any other piercing. The tissue between the healed fistula and the urethral opening may shrink due to large, thick rings. Thin rings can also tear, though this can be fixed surgically.

The ring enters the body through the woman's urethra and leaves through a hole cut in the top of her glans in the Reverse of Prince Albert or Princess Albertina, a feminine form of piercing.