Apadravya
Encyclopedia
The apadravya, like the ampallang
, is a piercing
that passes through the glans
. While the ampallang passes horizontally through the glans, the apadravya passes vertically through the glans from top to bottom, almost always placed centrally and passing through the urethra
. Off-center apadravyas are also possible, wherein the piercing is deliberately offset, yet usually still passes through the urethra. The piercing is often done on a slightly forward angle to the hips.
Sometimes the apadravya is referred to as happydravya because it is said that having sex with a person who has this piercing is highly pleasurable.
and the second (after healing) completing the apadravya. Straight barbells are the usual jewelry for apadravya piercings. The barbell must be long enough to accommodate erection and initial swelling. The apadravya is usually pierced with a slightly longer barbell than required for a fully healed piercing, and downsizing the length can be required. The barbell can also end with the second ball inside the urethra, providing that the urethral meatus
is big enough, however, most men have too small a urethral meatus for that option. The diameter of the initial barbell is usually 2.0 or 2.4 mm.
The healing time of an apadravya piercing can vary a lot, depending on the person who has it done, the aftercare, etc. Usually one can have intercourse with a condom
after about two or three weeks, but normally it takes at least three months for the piercing to fully heal. After initial healing the piercing can be gradually stretched and larger jewelry can be inserted, reaching sizes above 10 mm in diameter.
in vaginal intercourse.
which is a combination of the apadravya and the ampallang
; and the apadydoe. If the penis has been subincised
or meatotomized
, the piercing is called a halfadravya.
Ampallang
The ampallang is a male genital piercing that penetrates horizontally through the entire glans of the penis. The piercing may be transurethral . A variant on this piercing is the shaft ampallang, which penetrates the shaft of the penis horizontally at any point along its length...
, is a piercing
Body piercing
Body piercing, a form of body modification, is the practice of puncturing or cutting a part of the human body, creating an opening in which jewelry may be worn. The word piercing can refer to the act or practice of body piercing, or to an opening in the body created by this act or practice...
that passes through the glans
Glans penis
The glans penis is the sensitive bulbous structure at the distal end of the penis. The glans penis is anatomically homologous to the clitoral glans of the female...
. While the ampallang passes horizontally through the glans, the apadravya passes vertically through the glans from top to bottom, almost always placed centrally and passing through the urethra
Urethra
In anatomy, the urethra is a tube that connects the urinary bladder to the genitals for the removal of fluids out of the body. In males, the urethra travels through the penis, and carries semen as well as urine...
. Off-center apadravyas are also possible, wherein the piercing is deliberately offset, yet usually still passes through the urethra. The piercing is often done on a slightly forward angle to the hips.
Sometimes the apadravya is referred to as happydravya because it is said that having sex with a person who has this piercing is highly pleasurable.
Procedure
An apadravya is usually done in one session, though sometimes in two; the first creating a Prince AlbertPrince Albert piercing
For other uses of "Prince Albert", see Prince Albert The Prince Albert is one of the more common male genital piercings...
and the second (after healing) completing the apadravya. Straight barbells are the usual jewelry for apadravya piercings. The barbell must be long enough to accommodate erection and initial swelling. The apadravya is usually pierced with a slightly longer barbell than required for a fully healed piercing, and downsizing the length can be required. The barbell can also end with the second ball inside the urethra, providing that the urethral meatus
Urinary meatus
The urinary meatus is an orifice of the urethra. It is the point at which urine and, in males, semen exits the urethra. The meatus features varying degrees of sensitivity to the touch among males and females....
is big enough, however, most men have too small a urethral meatus for that option. The diameter of the initial barbell is usually 2.0 or 2.4 mm.
The healing time of an apadravya piercing can vary a lot, depending on the person who has it done, the aftercare, etc. Usually one can have intercourse with a condom
Condom
A condom is a barrier device most commonly used during sexual intercourse to reduce the probability of pregnancy and spreading sexually transmitted diseases . It is put on a man's erect penis and physically blocks ejaculated semen from entering the body of a sexual partner...
after about two or three weeks, but normally it takes at least three months for the piercing to fully heal. After initial healing the piercing can be gradually stretched and larger jewelry can be inserted, reaching sizes above 10 mm in diameter.
Effects
The apadravya can be one of the most painful male piercings to have done because it passes through the most sensitive part of the penis. However, once healed the piercing is usually very pleasurable because it stimulates the penile tissues internally. It is generally thought of as the most pleasurable for female sexual partners, since the top of the piercing is positioned such that it contacts the G-spotG-spot
The Gräfenberg Spot, often called the G-Spot, is a bean-shaped area of the vagina. Many women report that it is an erogenous zone which, when stimulated, can lead to strong sexual arousal, powerful orgasms and female ejaculation...
in vaginal intercourse.
Variations
Variations include the shaft apadravya which pierces the shaft (uncommon, and not performed by many piercers); the magic crossMagic cross piercing
The magic cross is a combination of piercings, consisting of both an ampallang and an apdravya. These two piercings together form a cross through the glans of the penis. Although each piercing is usually done during separate sessions, some people have had them both done in the same sitting.-...
which is a combination of the apadravya and the ampallang
Ampallang
The ampallang is a male genital piercing that penetrates horizontally through the entire glans of the penis. The piercing may be transurethral . A variant on this piercing is the shaft ampallang, which penetrates the shaft of the penis horizontally at any point along its length...
; and the apadydoe. If the penis has been subincised
Subincision
Penile subincision is a form of body modification consisting of a urethrotomy, in which the underside of the penis is incised and the urethra slit open lengthwise, from the urethral opening toward the base...
or meatotomized
Meatotomy
A meatotomy is a form of penile modification in which the underside of the glans is split. The procedure may be performed by a doctor to alleviate meatal stenosis or urethral stricture...
, the piercing is called a halfadravya.
External links
- "Apadravya" at the BME Encyclopedia
- "Apadravya" at Tribalectic
- "Prince’s Wands" John The Wand Man