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when you are born it is still fused to the glans penis unless it is torn loose it comes loose over a period of time to become retractable.

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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.


Problems of penis foreskin in diabetes?

Men with diabetes are at a higher risk of developing conditions such as balanitis (inflammation of the foreskin) due to poor glucose control leading to weakened immune response. Additionally, diabetes can lead to reduced blood flow, which may contribute to erectile dysfunction and delayed wound healing in the genital area, including the foreskin. Proper diabetes management, including blood sugar control and good hygiene practices, is crucial in preventing foreskin-related complications in diabetic individuals.


What does the word foreskin mean?

The foreskin is a fold of skin that covers the head (glans) of the penis.


What is most sensitive on a mans penis?

The prostate is highly sensitive, though the 'most sensitive' can change from man to man.


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.

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Does partial removal of foreskin increases time of sexual intercourse for men?

Does partial removal of foreskin increases time of sexual intercourse for men?"


Removal of the foreskin?

Removal of the foreskin is also referred to as circumcision of men or boys is traditional in a number of cultures, but it is most common in the Jewish tradition from the Brit Milah.


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 is a dinkdock?

This happens when one man with a foreskin lets another nestle the head of his penis inside the foreskin. Most do it for fun, some do it as a way to get more personal with each other. It does require that one of the men has a foreskin, and the desire to get that close to the other.


Men with a tight foreskin that can not be pulled back to uncover the head of the penis?

see your doctor


Who is at risk for balanitis?

Uncircumcised men are more at risk for balanitis due to the presence of the foreskin


What is partial circumcision?

Partial circumcision removes only part of the foreskin. Partial foreskin may be used to treat phimosis (a tight foreskin) that does not respond to gradual stretching exercises with a corticosteroid cream. Instead of removing the entire foreskin, partial circumcision only removes the tight phimotic ring that prevents the foreskin from being retracted. Many men with phimosis prefer partial circumcision to complete circumcision as it retains most of the foreskin, which functions in several ways to increase pleasure during sexual activity.


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.


Why is a hissing sound sometimes produced when men urinate?

Pretty sure it's caused by the foreskin or the shape of the urethra.


Why the for skin is remaning when 30 year old men want circumcision?

If any foreskin remains, it's a partial circumcision.


How does Balanitis affect the circumcised penis?

In circumcised men, who lack a foreskin, these symptoms only affect the tip of the penis


How long does it take becoming uncircumcised?

It is not possible to become uncircumcised, as circumcision is a surgical procedure that removes the foreskin from the penis. Once circumcision is performed, the foreskin cannot naturally regenerate. However, some men may consider surgical procedures or skin grafts to reconstruct the appearance of the foreskin, but these options are complex and vary in effectiveness.