Living with premature ejaculation is a man’s worst nightmare; at least until he realizes surgical options may be available to help.

The idea of surgery on such an intimate and sensitive area is enough to make most men cringe. Despite these fears, an increasing number of men are considering (and going through with) surgeries to help treat conditions such as premature ejaculation. Surgeries can also be completed or increase the size of their penis in attempt to boost their sexual performance and enjoyment. One surgery with increasing popularity is known as penile beading, or pearling, which is considered a type of body modification rather than a medical treatment.

Pearling

During this procedure, small steel balls are deliberately placed under the skin of the penis to increase the size and change the texture of the skin. The end result makes it look as though a string of pearls is resting just beneath the skin on the penis.

Originating in Asian culture, this practice was initially used to indicate how long a man had been in prison. For each year completed, another pearl would be added. The more pearls a man had, the more respect he should be given under this system.

Fortunately, this stigma is no longer tied to the beading process. Now the procedure is being embraced by the western world as a means to increase sexual enjoyment through a simple body modification. It didn’t take long once word spread the practice had a pleasurable side effect! Not only can pearling increase satisfaction for the man and woman during sexual encounters, it also has a side effect many people did not expect—fewer problems with premature ejaculation.

Although it hasn’t been accepted as a traditional treatment for men suffering from premature ejaculation, many men that have undergone the procedure claim it prevents, or at least greatly reduces, the likelihood of experiencing premature ejaculation. This is thought to be a result of two things: The woman experiencing greater pleasure, more quickly during sex and by allowing the man to experience a different, but still very pleasurable feeling during sexual activities by delaying ejaculation.

Understanding the Risks

While pearling may sound like a fool-proof way to help men looking for help with sexual satisfaction, its important to evaluate the risks involved before decided to have the procedure done. As a form of body modification, a person who is licensed to give piercings is able to complete the procedure, which can be extremely painful and even time consuming in some cases. If done improperly, inserting the steel balls underneath the skin on the penis can cause nerve damage. The surgical site can also be subject to painful infections that can cause even more problem if not treated promptly. Problems urinating can also be experienced as a result of the procedure.

If the procedure is completed successfully and without complications, the healing process is known to be very uncomfortable. Additionally, if the balls need to be removed, the painful process of cutting the site open and removing the balls must be completed, starting the risk of complications over once again.

Making an Informed Decision

Before deciding to undergo pearling, it’s important to consider all the risks that may be involved in order to figure out if they are worth any potential benefit that may be experienced. There is no guaranteed way to know if the body modification will help with premature ejaculation problems or not. Yes, in many cases it does help, but there are also cases it does not help.

Reading about experiences other men have had may help you make your decision, as can discussion your options with your medical professional. If you do decide to go through with the procedure, carefully select the professional you use for the surgery in order to minimize the risk as well as increase the chances for successfully treating your problems. Discussing what you want to achieve from the procedure with the piercing specialist is also important so the placement of the beads can be correct for your unique needs.

Even if you’re sceptical about having the procedure done, penile beading may be able to help delay orgasm and increase sexual satisfaction for both partners if you take the time to consider your options and risk factors.