The body of the penis is pierced vertically and inserted barbells, it is called - Apadravya When the head or body of the penis is pierced vertically and barbells inserted (the puncture is described in Sanskrit) is called - Apadravya. This form of body piercing, originated in India and has a pre-Aryan origin. In the Kama Sutra, the classical Sanskrit, about the fourth century AD, described a quick guide to the art of love, a large chapter is devoted to the use of artificial devices for sexual intercourse. Sutra 14 says, "However, some people argue that it is impossible to get the maximum pleasure without having to punch the phallus is not ..." and Sutra 23 adds "through the perforations, one can insert a mechanical means of various shapes and sizes." The practice of wearing Apadravya long forgotten in India but not in other parts of Southeast Asia.

In the Philippines, some men wear a metal ring around the head or Sraca penis, the ring conducted through a puncture in the bridle, this is pising Tugbuk.