Inked

I saved this post for today to provide more time for reading and responses. Faithful Reader "R" sent pics of his tattoos.

I've gotten questions about the procedure and had no answers. I asked "R" if he would essay his experience.

"I first saw a tattooed penis way back in the dial up modem days, and was fascinated by the idea then; but it would be a couple decades before I would decide to go for it myself.

I had just gotten out of a long term relationship and had decided it was time to live my life for myself. One of those things was getting a tattoo. Not the penis tattoo just simple one on my arm but that was enough to catch the tattoo bug. I got a second and knew the next would be my dick tat.  I also knew my regular artist was not going to do this kinda work. The other question was what to get. I was also concerned about this hurting, so I wanted to keep it small and simple. A simple google search for tiny tattoo ideas brought the snake and apple up.  I knew it was perfect. The idea of original sin, and the lose of innocence could not be more appropriate for a penis tattoo.So I made the first random phone call to a "walk in" tattoo shop. After asking in my most serious tone, if they did penis tattoos (I was concerned they would just think I was a perv or a prank caller) they said to send them that art work via email and come in the next day.

I think they were surprised when I was there when they opened the door.

The artist was really chill. I guess he did not want to make a big deal of it either. I was taken to his booth and the door was closed for privacy. He explained what he would by doing and how. I was instructed to pull down my pants and put my dick on an arm rest. He applied the stencil and had me ok it. I was so concerned that I was in for an hour of pain, but I was also so excited to finally be getting this done. To my surprise, it was barely more than uncomfortable. People often ask if I had to be hard. It's a good thing that is exactly the opposite of what needs to be done. Imagine trying to maintain a erection while someone stabs you dick with needles. Mostly it was awkward trying to make small talk with some random dude with my pants around my ankles and he's tattooing my dick, and the apprentice popping in to see whats being done. It was quick and repetitively painless, and I was so excited.  I did pay a "handling fee" at check out. I've paid less for arm pieces than I did for a piece the size of a quarter.

It healed and I loved it, but the only problem was I didn't like how it just sat on the back of my dick by itself. It seems unfinished. I wanted more but I didn't want to go back to the same shop. I felt a bit taken advantage of at the mark up, without being told first. So now I had to find another shop, which wasn't as easy. All I was looking for was the lettering "SIN" on the head, but I was being told no or given stupidly high quotes. I knew there would be a charge for the location but what I was getting might as well of been a no. And so this went on the back burner.  

The Prince Albert was the next addition. Again I expected allot of pain, and this time it was a bit intense but it was totally worth it. As long as this guy had my dick out and asking about my tattoo, it was an easy lead in and I decided to see if he knew anyone that would be willing to finish my tattoo work.The place that did the piercing was a higher end Tattoo and Piercing shop, so I didn't think so, and was mostly correct. No takers, but then one of the main artist said he'd do it. He never tattooed a penis before and this would be something new, was his reasoning. So not only did I get my tattooing finished but I also got it put in correct.  The head was fun getting done. That hurt like hell, but the adrenaline rush pretty much overran the pain. Now my dick being done I'd also caught to piercing bug too. I started a frenum ladder down my shaft, which is easier than an ear piercing, but they didn't take. I got a couple other piercings, but none were a challenge. I wanted the most painful piercing I could get. To that end I decided to get the ampallang. Well I got my wish with that one. I've been teased that I just don't feel pain, the truth is I'm just good a processing it, but the ampallang put that to the test. Fuck that was a rush. 

I have no regrets with any of my tattoos or piercing, I would do them all again. I plan to attempt the ladder again, with larger gauge bars so maybe it'll stay, and I hope to tattoo flames from scrotum to tail bone; but I've got mainstream work to finish first.

In my experience if you think you want to do any piercings, any professional shop will be happy to help you. Piercers see all parts of the body. They are also your best bet to find a tattoo artist if you want ink as well. Be clean, tip high and don't be creepy about it, is my best advise when looking for body artists, in these areas

Pain is temporary. Ink is forever." - R

 I'm kind of surprised that it's difficult to find an artist to do a penis tattoo. I've contemplated a discreet tattoo, but the fear of infection has always stopped me.

Readers, do you have any tattoos?

Would you get your cock inked?