:: SPECIAL CARE FOR GENITAL PIERCINGS ::

Aftercare for genital piercings is the same as most other piercings, with antimicrobial/germicidal soaps being the suggested cleaning solution. These piercings are some of the quickest to heal, so care for them is often very easy. Simply follow the suggestions under “Basic Piercing Care.”

Warm salt water baths can significantly speed healing and soothe piercings. Add 1/4 cup sea salt to hot bath water (in a clean tub!). Or put 1/4 teaspoon salt in 8 ounces of hot water and press the glass to the piercing. Soak as often as possible (once or twice daily) in the first two weeks, especially the first night. This also helps ease pain and itching. Be especially certain to use sea salt rather than table salt, as table salt may not only sting but may cause yeast infections.

SEX

Sexual activity should be avoided for the first two weeks after getting a genital piercing, but it is not prohibited during the entire healing. If you do have sex during this time, do not subject the area to excessive abuse, and be sure to clean the piercing immediately afterwards. This also applies to nipples.

Avoid fluid exchange! Men should wear a condom (no spermicide!) and women should consider similar protection (Dental Dams, modified latex glove, plastic wrap) to reduce the risk of infection. Unprotected oral sex should be especially avoided during the entire healing. (This is an easy way to pick up a painful infection.)

Many people have sex too soon. If you find yourself in this situation with a sore, irritated piercing, treat yourself to a hot salt water bath. It will usually solve the problem. Pay attention to the piercing, and you should be able to realize when you are abusing it more than you should be.

WOMEN

For women who find antimicrobial soap too strong, warm salt water soaks (in a bath or with a cup) can be combined with saline rinses. Sterile saline gauze packs are available in the first aid aisle of the pharmacy, and are also handy for a cooling rinse during the day. You can also contact the shop for gentle herbal suggestions.

Most women do not bruise or bleed from genital piercings, but it is possible. Do not be alarmed if this happens. As with most irritations, warm salt baths feel great and speed healing.

With Princess Albertina piercings, urinate after cleaning or any sexual contact (oral or otherwise) to rinse the urethra.

MEN

Soap and other cleaning solutions can be irritating to your urethra. If the piercing goes through the urethra (Prince Albert, Reverse PA, Ampallang, Apadravya), urinate after cleaning to rinse out any remaining cleaning solution.

Be prepared for bleeding. With the PA, Reverse PA, Ampallang and Apadravya, keep the piercing wrapped in gauze for the first 1-3 days. Do not be surprised if you get a lot of bleeding, especially the first night; this is perfectly normal. Change bandaging as needed. Sterile cotton gauze can be found at any pharmacy. It is helpful to avoid blood thinners such as alcohol, aspirin and stimulants during this time.

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