What are beadings?
Beading, also known as pearling (after the Yakuza — Japanese Mafia — practice of implanting pearls under the shaft skin of the penis while in prison), is the implantation of small beads and other small objects under the skin. Most often beading is done on the penis, but it can be done anywhere on the body. Genitally, these are done primarily for the purpose of physical stimulation (for both the wearer and their partner), as well as everywhere for aesthetic reasons. What are beadings usually made of? Most simple implants are made of small inert metal beads (stainless steel, titanium, and niobium), as well as various plastic beads (nylon, teflon, silicone, etc.). It is important that the material be biocompatible to minimize risks. How large are the beads? Generally the beads are 3/16″ or larger (smaller beads probably won’t be that noticeable for most people), with 1/4″ probably being the most commonly sized bead. Small rods (“ribs”) are sometimes used as well, generally in 8ga or 6ga
