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Of male genital piercings, the Prince Albert “PA” is the most common form. The Prince Albert pierces the penis from the outside of the frenulum and into the urethra. There is also the “reverse Prince Albert piercing” which enters through the urethra and exits through a hole pierced in the top of the glans. These types of genital piercings heal more quickly than many other piercings, as the area is highly vascular, and the tissue being pierced is relatively elastic. Some believe that the frequent bathing of the piercing with urine, which is usually sterile, contributes to the healing process. Infections of Prince Alberts are relatively rare. A common misconception is that the PA is a painful piercing because of the high concentration of nerves in the area. However, nerves are specialised in their function, so the high concentration of nerve cells does not correlate to increased sensitivity to pain. Most PA wearers report no negative effect on sexual function, and many say it enhances sexual pleasure for both partners. It is safe to wear a condom without removing the jewellery. Unlike most genital piercings, the PA can be removed by the wearer for significant periods of time. Since most men stretch their PAs, it is common for the piercing never to close fully once the jewellery is "permanently" removed.

Allergic reaction to the metal in the piercings jewellery, particularly nickel. Using high quality jewellery, manufactured from surgical stainless steel or similar metals, can minimize this risk.

Bacterial infection, particularly from Staphylococcus aurous. However, this risk is greatly reduced when a professional body piercings expert using best practice piercing techniques, and when appropriate steps are taken during the aftercare period to avoid infection performs the piercing. Blunt force piercings, such as that associated with the use of ear piercings instruments, increases the chance of a bacterial infections. For that reason, among others, piercings guns should never be used to pierce any part of the body other than earlobes.

Parasitic and protozoan infections may occur by swimming in lakes, rivers, streams, and oceans during the healing period. The best way to reduce this risk is to avoid swimming in these locations.

Trauma to a fresh piercing usually associated with unintended entanglement of the piercings jewellery with another object. This risk is always present, but can be reduced by using jewellery appropriate for the piercings, and covering or taping over jewellery during sports activities. Also, larger gauge piercings will tend to resist tearing better than smaller gauge piercings.