Apadravia

This piercing is not for the novice it goes from top to bottom through the glans. It is ideally placed so that the top ball sits centrally on the top of the glans just in front of the rim. And the bottom sits about where the Prince Albert comes out. The bottom half of the piercing is easy as it is just like the Prince Albert but the top between the urethra and the top is a bit more major. Often the top of the urethra is tougher and then the distance between the top of the glans is further and thicker so takes longer to heal. It is really important that this piercing is done straight and passes through the middle of the urethra as if it clips the side of it then it will cause healing complications.

Withal this piercing is mentioned in the karma Sutra and has been done throughout history for many years it did not take off in western society until the late 1980’s to early 1990’s when surgical steel barbells became more readily available.

This piercing will most likely never be in the top 10 piercings for popularity due to the difficulty in correct placement so only experienced piercers should attempt this piercing and the length of time for healing.

`time now for an amusing story..

This would have been in late 1996.

I had a client come in with a larger gauge barbell that he wanted put into his existing Apadravia piercing. I was alone in the shop and had a stream of clients come in. I had put his bar into the steriliser and he was waiting for it to sterilise. I then sorted out all the other clients, an eyebrow piercing, a tongue, a couple of nose piercing and some sales. I was flat out and this guy waited. Finally, I had cleared the shop and it was his turn. I set up a taper and being the end of the day I closed the shop so as not to be interrupted and I invited him into the piercing room.

Hands washed and gloves on he had sat on the chair and dropped his pants. So I leaned over and I began by starting to remove his existing barbell. I was focussed and concentrating on holding his penis and unscrewing the ball when he sort of cleared his throat and as I looked up he said, “By the way my name is …and you are?” I smiled and said as I held his penis in one hand, “ Oh Hi, I’m Rhonda.” I guess once I had his penis in my hand he figured first name basis was appropriate. Note to Self – Good idea to introduce yourself before grabbing hold of a guys penis.