I've been wanting to do this for a long time. Actually, I'd been fantasizing about doing this for a long time...getting my cock tattooed! I had checked around and most artists who would even consider it wanted a hefty up charge to ink the cock. These guys were all straight and felt they should be paid to hold and squeeze my cock for a few hours. My cock is nice, they really should be paying me :-)
After one thing leading to another, I connected with Devin in Jacksonville. We met online and I asked him if he has done cock tattoos and if he would do mine. He said yes, and so we set a date. Due to events that I was attending in September and October, I needed to set the date for almost 2 months away in November. The anticipation of the event nearly killed me, but I took the time to do my research and talk to others who had that area inked. I got lots of good advice and suggestions from a number of guys in Inked-up.com. I also chatted with Devin about what I wanted. As my work is almost all Japanese style, I wanted to stay with that, but I didn't want the cliched dragon or snake. We decided on a branch of cherry blossoms. In Japanese culture, the cherry blossom represents the transitory nature of life. I feel it an appropriate symbol to tattoo on my body.
After almost 2 months of getting more and more excited AND nervous, the time finally arrived. The plan was that I would leave after work on Friday and drive to Jacksonville (3-4 hours) and meet with Devin. We would review the design and plan the session that would take place on Saturday. Now let me tell you that Devin is not only a great artist, but one of the greatest human beings I have ever had the honor of meeting. Devin offered his home as a place to stay so I would not need to get a hotel.
The drive to Jacksonville was torture. I wanted to be there already and get things rolling. I made it to the shop earlier than I had planned. I was directed back to Devin's work area and he was already walking up to meet me. He took me back and we hugged. It was the most amazing hug I've shared in a long time. It was clear that we had great chemistry which was going to make this tattoo more of an "experience" than just the regular get some ink. Devin had an appt coming in, as I was supposed to be there later, so we checked out the design and talked for a bit, then I headed out to chill while Devin worked on his next appt.
When I got back to the shop, Devin was just finishing up. I waited for him and gave show and tell to the other artists up front, as they had noticed my leg and so I showed them my back. I'm such an exhibitionist and love showing off my ink to new people. A cock tattoo is really perfect for me. Devin and I talked some more and then headed back to his house. The best way to
describe Devin's place is cozy. So many people have a house, Devin has a home. I loved the energy from the moment I walked in the front door. Devin introduced me to his roommate and we all headed out to dinner at a great Mediterranean place. Damn it was good food.We got back to Devin's and chilled and talked about the ink for Saturday. I was nervous, but Devin was so calming, it was great. I slept great and dreamed that the ink was already done. On Saturday, we got up and headed to breakfast. We met Tommy, who was coming to be my photographer and moral support. I met Tommy at Bear Bash in September and he has had work done by Devin as well. We all had a great breakfast and some laughs. We then headed to the River Art Market by the St. John's River. I was a great space and great art and it helped to distract me before the session.
When we arrived at the shop, one of the artists had been inked on the back of his hands from wrist to knuckles the night before. It looked painful and he confirmed it was. Devin told them that I was about to give him a run for his money, and they all laughed as they knew what I was having done. We got to Devin's room to set up and Tommy started to ask me if I were nervous, how was I feeling, did I think it was gonna hurt. He was really enjoying giving me a hard time. It helped, though, and broke my tension.
I had been told by a few people to invest in some topical lidocaine to help manage the pain. I had some with me and applied it. Now, that produced a catch-22. After 45 minutes, I needed to get my cock hard to draw on the design, but it was also a bit numb. Of course the harder I tried the more self conscious I got and the less a hard-on would occur. Finally after some effort, I got it hard and Devin was able to draw on the design with a sharpie. He asked if I was ready, I took a deep breath and told him to go for it!!
The lidocaine cream helped for sure, but it did not take away all of the pain. It was still pretty intense. For some reason, however, it was also VERY erotic. As I lay there, I could feel the needles biting into my cock and could also feel the vibrations all through my cock. Once the first line was drawn, and thought of a hard-on was long gone. Devin used my PA as a handle to move my cock around and wrapped it around his finger to pull the skin tight. Like I said, it was painful but also really HOT!!! At one point when we took a break, I was surprised that my cock was dripping lots of precum when I stood up. At one point as I lay there, I looked down and realized I was tugging on my nipples. I have no idea when I started, or how long I had, but the sensation was so intense/erotic, that apparently, my nipples wanted in. This happened more than once throughout the session, and each time I was not doing it consciously.
Tommy was great! He took great photos and kept me distracted. When I needed to sit up to look or take a break, he made sure I didn't flop off the table. We had a lot of laughs and it was just a great experience. At some point after an 60-90 minutes, Devin asked me to take a look and see what I thought. I asked if he could extend it more toward the root and the head of my cock. He was cool with that. We also talked about adding some blue behind the branch in wisps to look like sky. He added that and we were really pleased with it.
After some more photos and video clips, we were done. Tommy helped me up and I was so stoked. I survived and was quite high off the endorphins. We all had some laughs and I got my shorts on. Devin had more appointments throughout the day, so Tommy took me to get a bite to eat and then back to Devin's to chill. After lunch, I just chilled at Devin's with my cock out to get some fresh air. It was still bleeding a bit, so I kept dabbing it here and there to keep it happy. After a while the endorphins started to wear off and I was wiped. Between the actual session and the emotional and spiritual energy flying all day, I was spent. I dozed off until Devin arrived.
I got dressed and we headed out to dinner at a great place called Kickbacks. Devin had designed their new T-shirt design and it seemed like he was a local celebrity, so many people stopping by to say "hi". After dinner we headed back to Devin's to watch a REALLY BAD kung fu movie. Shaolin vs Evil Dead was probably the worst movie I have ever seen, which made it the BEST movie I had ever seen. We laughed so hard, especially when Devin noticed that only one of the white rabbits in the opening shot was alive and the other appeared to be fake. It was all downhill from there, which was awesome. I love to watch REALLY BAD movies that are so ba
d that they are good. It was a great way to unwind after a long day.The next morning, we headed out for breakfast and then it was time for me to be on my way. I left Jacksonville with mixed emotions. I was stoked I got my ink and had a great weekend, but sort of sad to be headed home. Jacksonville was so much fun, the art, the neighborhoods, the food, Devin and Tommy, I really left wishing I lived closer. But life is what we make of it, so I resolved that I would be back again soon. The drive home wasn't bad, although I admit I was a bit sore and swollen.
I stopped on my way home to visit with Arnie, Larry and Matt. They had a mini intervention with me to get me to stay away from lost puppies. Long story we won't get into here, but flying people to FL to visit me has not been a winner up until now and they worried that getting burned was gonna harden my heart. It is so good to have friends like these guys who look out for me. I hung out there for 2 or 3 hours and then it was time to finish my trip home. I got home but the house was lonely. Can't pick up the dogs on Sunday, so I had a night alone at home. I hate coming home and then having to wait another day to get my babies. It just feels weird sleeping with them.
It took about 24 hours and I decided I wanted to go back for more. I've already scheduled time in January with Devin to go back for more work. Going to extend the branch more around my shaft and also down onto my balls. I can't wait!!!
Healing hasn't been too bad. Having had many many hours of ink, I am familiar with the healing process. Keep it clean and keep it from drying out. The swelling was more than I'm used to but considering Devin needed to wrap my cock around his finger like a pretzel to keep the skin tight, it was to be expected, along with some slight bruising. The pain has not been severe pain, rather just a constant soreness. The thing that is killing me the most is not being able to use it. I'm used to stroking at least once per day, typically more like 2 or 3 times per day. Right now, it has been 6 days and I'm ready to blow...literally!!!!
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can't wait until I see it sliding in and out of a hot mouth AND a hot ass, in a few weeks, I hope!!Overall the experience was amazing. Devin is such an amazing artist. His tattoo work is mind blowing, but I was also honored to be able to poke around his studio at home. His paintings will wreck your world!!! The hospitality that he and Tommy showed me all weekend was so cool. It wasn't just an ink session, it was an "experience", both physical and spiritual. In the end I took away a lot more than ink on my cock, and for that blessing, I am forever grateful....
A lot of people have asked me a number of questions. so I guess I'll answer them:
* Why? - Ever since I saw my first video with a guy with an inked cock, I have fantasized about having mine done. I think cock tattoos are the hottest ink a guy can have. Not necessarily the best or most artistic in ever case, but definitely the hottest.
* Did it hurt? - Yes it did, but like I mentioned, the lidocaine cream helped manage the pain. Also, it was a VERY erotic experience.
* Are you fucking nuts? - Well, yes I am, thanks for noticing!!
* Why something so girly? - The cherry blossoms in traditional Japanese art represent the transitory nature of life. As the Buddhists say, life is suffering and fleeting. The cherry blossoms for me represent that life is so very short, so precious, and the pain we go through here "gets us somewhere".
* Would you do it again? - Hell yeah! I'm going back in January for more!
* Did you learn anything about yourself? - Yeah, that I can survive things that most of the world would run screaming from. And that new friends and an intense experience are a great match!!
