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Smegma (Greek smēgma, "soap") is a combination of exfoliated (shed) epithelial cells, transudated skin oils, and moisture. It occurs in both female and male mammalian genitalia.
Both sexes can produce smegma. In males, smegma is produced and can collect under the foreskin; in females, it collects around the clitoris and in the folds of the labia minora.
In Males
Smegma can accumulate on a penis.
In males, smegma helps keep the glans moist and facilitates sexual intercourse by acting as a lubricant.
Smegma was originally thought to be produced by sebaceous glands near the frenulum called Tyson's glands; however, subsequent studies have failed to find these glands. Wright states that smegma is produced from minute microscopic protrusions of the mucosal surface of the foreskin and that living cells constantly grow towards the surface, undergo fatty degeneration, separate off, and form smegma.[4] Parkash et al. found that smegma contains 26.6% fats and 13.3% proteins, which they judged to be consistent with necrotic epithelial debris. Newly produced smegma has a smooth, moist texture. It is thought to be rich in squalene and contain prostatic and seminal secretions, desquamated epithelial cells, and the mucin content of the urethral glands of Littré. Some state that it contains anti-bacterial enzymes such as lysozyme and hormones such as androsterone,[5][6] though others dispute this.
According to Wright, little smegma is produced during childhood, although the foreskin may contain sebaceous glands. She also says that production of smegma increases from adolescence until sexual maturity when the function of smegma for lubrication assumes its full value, and from middle-age production starts to decline and in old age virtually no smegma is produced. Oster reported that the incidence of smegma increased from 1% among 6-7 year olds to 8% among 16-17 year olds (an overall incidence of 5%).
In Females
The accumulation of sebum combined with dead skin cells forms smegma. Smegma clitoridis is defined as the secretion of the apocrine glands of the clitoris, in combination with desquamating epithelial cells. Glands that are located around the clitoris and the vulva majoris secrete sebum.
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What is a long foreskin?
By examination of the word 'long' one would assume the question is referring to a foreskin greater than average. Average foreskin covers the glans of the penis completely when soft. When erect average foreskin typically slides back and exposes some if not all of the glans. If a man has 'long' foreskin, by description alone it suggests that the foreskin is of a greater/longer amount than average. Some men with longer foreskins can have an erection with no exposure of the glans. In other cases the foreskin can be long enough to cover the glans during erection with excess at the tip. Typically the position of the foreskin is dependant upon the elasticity and size of the frenum, which attatches the foreskin to the underside of the glans. The more flexible and abundant the frenum is, the more likely the foreskin is able to slide up and down.
How is pollen collected at a crime scene?
Pollen at a crime scene can be collected using techniques like tape-lifting, vacuuming, or swabbing. The collected samples can then be analyzed under a microscope to identify the types of pollen present, which can help link suspects or objects to the scene.
What does the word foreskin mean?
The foreskin is a fold of skin that covers the head (glans) of the penis.
What is te name of the skin connecting the foreskin to the penis?
The skin connecting the foreskin to the penis is called the frenulum.
What does uncircumsized mean?
Uncircumcised refers to a penis that still has the foreskin covering the head of the penis. This is a natural state in males that have not undergone circumcision, which is the surgical removal of the foreskin.
What is a smegma?
A white cheese-like substance which collects in the coronal sulcus and under the foreskin of the uncircumcised. It is composed of excess lubricant from the Tyson's Glands, sweat, stale urine, dead skin cells and collected debris. See link
Can sperm survive under the foreskin for 6-7 hours?
No
How is phimosis diagnosed?
A physician usually diagnoses phimosis when there are persistent problems urinating, when there are recurrent infections under the foreskin, or when the opening to the penis is completely blocked by the foreskin.
Sweet fluid produced by plants and collected by bees?
nectar
Why is a hissing sound sometimes produced when men urinate?
Pretty sure it's caused by the foreskin or the shape of the urethra.
What does smegmated mean?
A sebaceous secretion in the folds of the skin, esp. under a man's foreskin.
How is nuclear energy collected and produced?
automatically without you even knowing
How is SO2 produced and how does it make rainwater acidic?
S02 is produced by mold. It makes the rain water acidic because when it rains the dirt and pollution in the air are collected and when it floods the pollution an the ground is collected in the water.
Is phimosis an STD?
Phimosis is not a disease, STD or otherwise, it is a condition where the foreskin is constricted over the foreskin. Normally the foreskin in an uncircumcised is able to be pulled back to completely uncover the glans. If this proves to be impossible then one can end up with infections as it is not possible for the area under it to be cleaned and dry. The treatment for this is to cut the foreskin and release it. A foreskin can not be left in this condition because there wil be a constant risk of infection and it Will also ruin the pleasure in sex.
How do men clean their penises?
Keeping penis clean is very important. 1.) Gently pull the foreskin back. 2.) Rinse with warm water only. Soap under the foreskin can cause irritation and swelling. 3.) Pull the foreskin back in place over the head of your penis. Circumcised men can directly use warm water and soap and clean it carefully.
What happens if a man gets circumcised?
Nothing that should not happen, the thing seems to work just fine even without having it mutilated. It protects the sensitivity of the glans penis and plays a big part in sexual pleasure itself.It must be kept in mind however that if you do not mutilate the end of a baby's penis by cutting the foreskin of, the child needs to be taught that proper hygiene is required or discomfort and pain can be a result , after he is able to retract the foreskin. The term smegma is one that relates to the collection of dirt under the foreskin of someone that does not wash properly. However that term is wrong Smegma is the cast of skin particles and other excretions that are produced under the foreskin to protect the glans and mucuos membranes in that area. there is no dirt involved. A boy should be the first to pull back his own foreskin when he feels it is right to do so. before that he need not worry about washing under it as no contamination can take place there.
Why is ammonia not collected over water?
Because ammonia is quite soluble in water, so that not all of the gas produced could be collected over water.
