History

Prince Albert, husband of Queen Victoria wanted the ring allegedly hold back the foreskin from the glans to prevent that smegma can form under it. The ring may have been attached to the trouser button. Another variant is that the Prince felt disturbed by his penis while wearing riding breeches and brought him so in a less awkward position. However, it is difficult to determine the truth of this unlikely story. It is also believed that this is one of Doug Malloy - the campaigns for social acceptance of body piercing began in the U.S. - is widespread myth.