They've been around since the 14th century, when randy aristocrats would wear them to conceal oozing syphilis sores. One man in London is single-handedly trying to bring about a merkin revival. It's a body ornament, body furniture, really. We've gone through piercing, branding, shaving. Although what's natural about a fuzzy pink heart hovering between your legs is beyond me.
Customers come in for repeated fittings.
They can be cut and dyed into any shape. His favorites include corporate logos, bull's eyes, stars and stripes, targets and love hearts. We even had a lord come in and pick one out for his wife. We suggested the family crest. That has got to be the understatement of the year.