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The '''cavernosa''' are the two sinusoid areas of tissue containing the helicine arteries of the penis. Increased blood flow through these arteries gives a man an [[Erection|erection]]. They are side by side and both are needed in order to get a full erection (they "stabilize" each other architecturally). The cavernosa extends slightly into the [[Glans|glans]]; to a greater or lesser extent for each individual.
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'''Branding''' is [[Scarification|scarification]], usually through the application of a heated material (usually metal) to the [[Skin|skin]], making a serious burn that eventually becomes a [[Scar|scar]]. Ideally, a healed branding looks like a pattern of thick raised lines, slightly lighter than skin color (when fully healed). However, the amount of raising or [[Keloid|keloiding]] varies greatly, dependent on a large number of factors. Sometimes they even inset rather than raise.
[[Piercing|Piercings]] in general should not penetrate the cavernosa. A puncture of the helicine arteries will result in difficulty achieving an erection.  Those that do will bleed dramatically and it is rumored that there may be difficulties in [[Wound Healing|healing]]. This is due to the increased pressure in the arteries of the penis during erection, which may result in increased blood loss.


Scarification operates through controlled injury. It is not safe. That said, many things we do every day are not safe either. Practised responsibly by experienced practitioners, scarification of all kinds should fall inside "acceptable risk."
== See Also ==
 
* [[Shaft ampallang|Shaft Ampallang]]
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* [[Superincision]]
 
==Procedure==
 
There are many ways to branding. The traditional way is [[Strike Branding|strike branding]], but new forms like [[Electrocautery|electrocautery]], [[Electrosurgery|electrosurgery branding]] (also known as laser branding). Some people also brand with a hand held [[Cautery pen|cautery pen]].
 
==Healing and Aftercare==
 
A brand takes a long time to heal. It will probably look very scary for a while. Brands go through a few phases of healing, which differ in length from brand to brand a great deal.
 
==Longterm Health Issues==
 
It should be noted that recent studies have been started around the safety of vapors given off during the use of surgical cauteries. You see, doctors removing [[Genital warts|genital warts]] were ending up with the exact same warts forming in their sinuses due to the inhalation of the vapors!
 
==Tattoos==
 
Brandings can be tattooed over, but the scar has to be WELL HEALED (in generally, at least a year old). Assuming that the scar is well healed, it should be able to hold ink just as well as "normal" skin.
 
==Removal==
 
In theory, a cosmetic surgeon can remove a brand using lasers and other advanced techniques, but it will be very expensive and not necessarily effective. Don't get a brand if you don't want one—it's a serious burn resulting in a serious burn scar, and must be removed as such.
 
==History==
Historically (in Europe), branding was generally limited to punishment. Both the English (with an S on the cheek) and the French (with a fleur de lis on the shoulder) branded criminals, along with almost every other culture.
 
==Cold Branding==
 
A very small number of people have experimented with cold branding using liquid nitrogen.
 
===Procedure===
The actual procedure is surprisingly similar to strike branding. Instead of immersing the (often copper) iron into the heat of a propane torch, the iron is bathed in a solution of liquid nitrogen.
 
==See Also==
* [[Scarification|Scarification]]

Latest revision as of 02:01, 17 September 2023

The cavernosa are the two sinusoid areas of tissue containing the helicine arteries of the penis. Increased blood flow through these arteries gives a man an erection. They are side by side and both are needed in order to get a full erection (they "stabilize" each other architecturally). The cavernosa extends slightly into the glans; to a greater or lesser extent for each individual.

Piercings in general should not penetrate the cavernosa. A puncture of the helicine arteries will result in difficulty achieving an erection. Those that do will bleed dramatically and it is rumored that there may be difficulties in healing. This is due to the increased pressure in the arteries of the penis during erection, which may result in increased blood loss.

See Also

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