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During circumcision, part of the skin of the penis, called the foreskin, is cut off. The foreskin is the part of the skin that covers the glans (head) of the penis. Other parts of the penis, such as the frenulum, are often cut off as well.
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∙ 14y ago
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∙ 8y agoThe prepuce a highly enervated double layer of flexible skin that has a protective layer of mucous membrane on the inside where it is in contact with and protects the glans penis. Aside from protection is also serves as a type of friction reduction device that preserves the natural lube of the vagina during sex.
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∙ 14y agoA boy is born with a tubular shaped piece of skin about half an inch long that covers the end of his penis. It is as thin as a tissue. It is called a foreskin. In an adult male it is about two inches long and thicker. It is removed in circumcision. It is normally done when boys are babies and the skin is extremely thin. In the United States it became popular during the trench warfare of World War 1. Circumcised Jews did not have the infections that uncircumcised other men had. As a result America circumcised its solders. As a result, America had much healthier solders than Germany. Circumcision was one or America's secret weapons in World War 1.
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∙ 11y agoThe prepuce or foreskin. When a child is born the prepuce or foreskin is usually still firmly attached to the glans penis Until the mucous membrane that covers the glans penis (The knob at the end of the penis) and the inside of the foreskin that covers the glans are fully developed ( this happens usually between 3 months and 3 years of age. Although it can be sooner or even very much later. When this happens though it becomes possible to retract the skin that covers and protects the glans This lose skin which form a double layer of skin over the gland is what is removed. The prepuce is highly enervated with erogenous touch sensors and protects the equally sensitive glans from external friction and contaminants so the penis is severely damaged when this form of mutilation is done to it.
See the related link below ( the case against circumcision) for more information)
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∙ 12y agoThe Prepuce or foreskin is there to protect the glans penis and other tasks, the mutilation is further exacerbated with the removal of the frenelum.
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∙ 8y agothe prepuce or foreskin
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Is circumcision part of puberty?
No, it is nothing to do with it. Circumcision is the removal of the foreskin from the penis.
What are the characteristics of the different types of circumcision?
Circumcision, in males, is the surgical removal of the foreskin or prepuce of the penis. About one-third of males in the United States are circumcised using this process. Two other operations on the penis are practiced by different ethnic groups, this being superincision and subincision. Superincision is a form of male circumcision in which the upper part of the foreskin is incised but not removed. Subincision is another form of male circumcision in which a cut is made along the underside of the penis, exposing the urethra. This type of circumcision is primarily practiced by Australian aborigines.
Does circumcision affect length?
No, the penis is not shortened by circumcision.
What is the meaning of circumcision in the part of your BODY?
Circumcision is the amputation or removal if you like oft he prepuce or foreskin which covers the glans penis in normal intact men.
Does circumcision have anything to do with size?
No, penis size has nothing to do with circumcision.
What is called as cut cock?
Cut refers to circumcised, A penis that had been circumcised has had the foreskin that protects the glans at the head of the penis removed. Circumcision is a religious rite that has survived thousands of years.
Do girls get circumsized?
No, circumcision is the removal of the foreskin of a penis. I suppose if someone removed the "hood" of skin over the clitoris on a female, that would be considered circumcision. That may be done in some countries and cultures, but not in USA.
Does circumcision of the penis cause it to lose sensitivity?
Yea, it's true because the thin cover over the mouth of your penis when removed, comes in direct touch with your underwear and gradually become insensitive.
What do you call the incision in circumcision?
Circumcision always requires an incision as it is a surgical removal of part of the skin of the penis. The type of incision used depends on the surgical technique being used.
Does circumcision harm the brain?
NO! Circumcision harms the penis if it's not done "properly."
What is a surgical operation to remove the foreskin from the tip of the penis?
circumcision
What is a circumcision AND photos?
A circumcision is the removal of the protective prepuce or foreskin from the front of the penis.
