As part of the healing process, do the following:

• A bandage should be applied to the affected area, and it should be changed at least once a day.
• Hands should be washed with gentle soap and warm water before touching the area.
• Rinse your piercing with distilled water and saline solution at least twice a day.
• Remove any crust that forms by gently washing and rinsing.
• When you rinse your penis, pat it dry with a clean paper towel.
• While you’re showering, avoid getting your penis wet.
• Carefully put on your clothes after you take them off.
• You can use condoms (after initial pain and swelling have subsided) until the area is completely healed.

At the same time, avoid:

• Do not touch the piercing with dirty hands.
• If you are experiencing pain and swelling, have sex (oral, genital, or anal) or masturbate until the pain and swelling subside.
• Make sure your underwear or clothing is tight.
• To clean the area, rinse with an alcohol-based solution.
• Ensure that the piercing is clean by using antiseptic rinses or soaps.
• In the bath or pool, submerge your penis.
• Make sure that the penis is not jostled around or injured when you are playing sports or engaging in other vigorous activities.
• If you play with the jewelry or remove it for a while (about 3 months), the piercing will heal.
• Allow your pubic hair to become tangled in the jewelry.

Symptoms to watch for

The first few days after getting a new piercing may cause some swelling and irritation. Most of this goes away after a few days.

If you experience symptoms of infection or rejection, you should contact your piercer:

• Over time, intense pain gets worse
• Several large swellings
• Skin that is unusually hot
• Pus or discharge with a greenish or yellowish tinge
• There is a stinky smell emanating from the area
• The bumps are red and itchy
• Jewelry that falls out of place, even after a few days or weeks
• Jewelry falling out and cannot be put back in without a lot of effort

How long does a healed piercing last?

In most non-traditional piercings, the skin may grow back around the piercing over time, causing the jewelry to fall out.