Re: Caring for a PA

On 10 Jun 2006 18:16:06 -0700, "Keith" <Keith647@gmail.com> wrote:

>Hi all
>Kinda a "newbie" here, I had a PA and 2 Hafadas done 2 weeks ago give
>or take.They are healing well, but the PA is sort of bothering me in
>that I can't quite figure out how to park it;boxer shorts?
>tighty-whiteys what? Also,what's ongoing cleaning like when past the
>recommended saline solution soaks during healing? Perhaps a "PA
>Veteran" can tell me a thing or two?
>
>Best Regards
>Keith

K,

Good news and bad...

Good:
It will heal. Remember, you have a fresh wound there. It just takes
a bit of time. One of the things that may be causing discomfort is
"crusties" built up on the jewelry. I used to just clean the bar or
ring with a damp sheet of TP every time I peed.

If you really want a recommendation, normal, semi-loose briefs, not
the slingshot kind. Or, boxers, and just re-arrange things when you
sit.

Bad:
Small gauge piercings tend not to be comfortable. It's called the
cheesewire effect. I didn't get complete comfort on my PA until I got
up to 4 gauge or so. YMMV.

Notes:
If my experience is any indication, PAs tend to self stretch like an
SOB. Keep the jewelry as light as possible by using titanium and
avoiding extra large diameter--just what you need and no more.

As to the CBR vs. curved BB debate, be your own judge. I wore both
CBRs and circular BBs in mine with about equal success. The CBBs
meant that I didn't need a tool to remove when I wanted to. I never
tried a curved BB. I didn't like the idea of the top bead pulling
inside the urethra.

Finally:
You will have noted the past tense in my experience. When I got to 0
gauge, much of it by autostretching, I converted to an Apadravya,
which I then intentionally have stretched to 7/16" gauge.

Have patience. You're on your way!

D