A Prince Albert piercing is a type of penis piercing that is inserted into the urethra and exits through a hole on the underside of the penis, where the glans meets the shaft. The piercing is named after Prince Albert, the royal consort to Queen Victoria, who is rumored to have had his penis pierced so that he could shift it from side to side when wearing tight trousers. The piercing is typically done with a needle thickness of 2.4 mm, and starting jewelry is usually a 10 gauge ring or circular barbell. The piercing stretches easily, so its not uncommon to come across PAs at 4 gauge, 2 gauge, 0 gauge, or even larger. The jewelry used for a Prince Albert piercing is usually a captive bead ring or a curved barbell.

The piercing goes in the end of the urethra and exits through a hole on the underside of the penis, where the glans meets the shaft. The traditional style goes through the bottom of the glans (head) where it splits and comes up through the urethra. Uncircumcised men can get this type of piercing, and the end of the jewelry sits under their foreskin.

Aftercare is minimal, as the piercing is flushed out during the day with urine, which is effective in cleaning as it is sterile to ones own body. With regular care, the piercing is generally healed in six to eight weeks. Proper hygiene during the healing process is a must, perhaps even more important than other types of body piercings. If a person doesnt keep the area clean and dry, it could become infected.

In summary, a Prince Albert piercing is a type of penis piercing that goes in the end of the urethra and exits through a hole on the underside of the penis, where the glans meets the shaft. The piercing is named after Prince Albert, the royal consort to Queen Victoria, and is typically done with a needle thickness of 2.4 mm. The jewelry used for a Prince Albert piercing is usually a captive bead ring or a curved barbell. Aftercare is minimal, and with regular care, the piercing is generally healed in six to eight weeks.