When a man chooses to get a tattoo on any part of his body, it is generally assumed that he will experience some level of pain. When a man chooses to get a penile tattoo, he can be sure that he will be dealing with a great deal of penile pain before the ink is complete. Fortunately, excellent penile care before and after tattooing can help ensure he doesn’t suffer more than is necessary for body art.

Get ready for the tattoo

A man can start by preparing for what will happen when he gets a penis tattoo. First, he needs to overcome some psychological problems. When tattooing, the tattoo artist will need to move things there to ensure proper placement. This means that the artist will be running a guy’s team, and that tattoo artist could be a guy. If a man has a problem with another man handling his trash in the course of creating a tattoo, he may not be ready to get the ink yet.

Another point to ponder is the needle itself. A tattoo needle pierces the skin many times during the procedure, and each of those instances carries the possibility of penile pain. To test his reactions, a man can try two things: he can get a tattoo on another area, one that is less sensitive, and see how he handles pain. If he does well, then he can try the ‘needle test’. This involves putting a very fine needle into the skin of the penis to see how it feels. Sometimes a man can handle this just fine, but other times it’s enough pain in his penis for a man to look for an alternative to penis ink.

Caring for the skin of the penis

When a man chooses a penis tattoo, he agrees to follow all the instructions given by his tattoo artist. Here’s a basic rundown of what a man can do, either by instruction or on his own, to ensure that penile tattooing doesn’t lead to long-term penile pain or other problems.

1. Keep things very clean. A man will want to go to the tattoo parlor with as clean a penis as possible. Although the artist will also sanitize the area, a little extra attention will never hurt and will also bring some peace of mind.

2. Do not use alcohol or numbering creams. Although it may be tempting to use these things to build up some courage, alcohol is definitely off limits. In fact, most reputable tattoo parlors will not tattoo someone who appears to be even slightly drunk. And when it comes to numbing creams, these can increase the risk of infection; ask a tattoo professional before using any of these concoctions.

3. Don’t use it. A man may be tempted to play with a partner to show ink, but there will be plenty of time for that in the future. When the tattoo is healing, no sexual activity is allowed, even if it involves masturbation.

4. Do some research. Make sure the tattoo artist has a long history of great tattoos in their portfolio and that the work area is completely clean and sterilized. Make sure that only new needles are used. Although most tattoo parlors are pretty clean in this regard, it never hurts to double check everything.

After the penile tattoo has done the initial healing, a man may be faced with dry penile skin, flaking, and other problems. To combat this, he should look for a specially formulated penis health cream. (Health professionals recommend Man 1 Man Oil, which is clinically proven to be gentle and safe for skin.). In addition to shea butter and vitamin E to combat dryness, a man should look for a cream that contains alpha lipoic acid, which fights free radicals that can lead to signs of premature aging, as well as L-carnitine, which might help diminish scar ring