Well, the story begins three years ago when I happened upon a piercer in New Zealand (Innersteel) with whom I got myself my first Scrotal piercing! It was a brilliant experience and I've wanted to repeat the process to make it into a ladder ever since.
At A Glance Author Gaz Contact Simmons_gaz123@hotmail.com When A week ago Artist Jonny Studio Metalmorphosis, London Location UK However, timing and money have never matched up until last week when I decided to bite the bullet and just go for it! I was going to get at least one new piercing at any cost. You see, I've never been a big fan of spontaneity and so have never been one to take a leap of faith and just go for something! However, I'm making big changes in my life and this is one of them - I'm going to live my life to the full and start enjoying it for a change!
Anyway - fast forward 3 years and I'm in London, visiting Metalmorphosis with a view to a Guiche! Have been on the phone and discussed prospective piercings but not confirmed anything so going to wing it. However, really nervous about going all out and getting a piercing that far back (don't know why - but seems to be a personal issue with exposing myself that way!), so eventually settle upon adding to my ladder! But how many? That's the next big question!
After some discussion, i and Johnny agree upon adding 3 new rings to my collection as I promise to ensure they are kept clean.
Now, size? Had my first scrotum piercing done, on advice, at 2.4mm so ask can these be done the same! Although it's not standard procedure, Johnny agrees and heads off to prepare! Great! - My ladder is about to quadruple in size and this is only the start!
I join him in the piercing room and we talk about previous piercings and future plans - really want my tongue pierced, but will be adding to ladder again in several months first!
And so it begins - I'm asked to strip (strange being asked that by another man! - but hey, C'est la vie!) and hop up onto the table! Several minutes pass as Johnny measures up and marks out where the new rings are to be placed. I'm satisfied with where they are to go and give him the go ahead. Then the usual hassle of applying the forceps, etc and at this point I'm wishing it was all over. However, the adrenaline's just starting to kick in and I'm starting to chill to the idea of what's about to happen.
Johnny makes his final checks and asks me to breathe in - it's through without any pain or discomfort and before you know it, the first ring is in place! Yeah!!!!!
The procedure is repeated for the second ring and, as before, the needle slips through without any problems and ring 2 is in place! Superb!
Finally, i'm all ready for number 3 and still in great form! However, I'm already really sensitive from numbers 1 and 2, and this is going to stretch me to the limit! Not that I know it yet!
As before, I'm asked to breathe in but this time the needle doesn't go through just as smoothly as before! Let's just say that there were a number of expletives shouted and a lot of lip biting before the needle actually went through! Mind you - the pain was no worse than some of my other piercings, so I don't think I'd any reason to complain!
And it was done - 3 new rings. It looks great! At some point I'm going to work out how to upload a picture so that you all can see. Until then, this is as good as I can do you for!
Anyway, Got all cleaned up and put it all away! The scrotum's a bit tight at this point - which is totally understandable considering what it's just been through!
I head home and admire the new work in the mirror - it's starting to take shape and will look impressive when complete. Into the shower to clean up and things start to relax - I'm suddenly aware of something - I'm rattling! Oh, my God - I rattle! This is so COOOOL! But this is going to make things interesting -- how will I explain this to my friends and family? None of them know about my piercings so will this make things awkward? Who cares - if they've a problem, it's that - their problem!
Yet another recommendation for johnny at Metalmorphosis - he's a star! Really puts you at ease and is a real pro when it comes to knowing his stuff!
If you have some time, are in the area and your money's burning a hole in your pocket - you know where to go! You won't regret it!