answersLogoWhite

0

Males are born with a double-layered sleeve of skin, called the foreskin or prepuce, which covers the the glans (head) of the penis and usually extends some way ahead of it. At birth it is usually fully attached to the glans by a membrane called the synechia. At some time, usually before puberty, the foreskin and glans separate, and the foreskin becomes able to be pulled back to expose the glans. This action of pulling back the skin is referred to as retraction of the foreskin. After puberty it often occurs by itself as the penis become erect. Before it separates, it should not be forcibly retracted, as this can damage the tissues and lay the area open to infection.

(Foreskin retraction can not occur in males who have been circumcised.)

User Avatar

Wiki User

15y ago

What else can I help you with?

Related Questions

Plz shall you go for removal of frenulum in spite of completely retraction of foreskin upto head of penis because of toring of it during sex?

If not toring then plz when sex if completely retraction, no, because these babby cant frigth back.


You have been reading up on stretching your foreskinand want to know whether it should be done while penis is erect or soft your foreskin is easily pulled back when soft?

There are a lot of scams selling products for "stretching" the foreskin. There is no scientific evidence that stretching is possible. If it were, problems like phymosis (or phimosis) (narrowing of the foreskin that prevents full retraction) would never happen.


When my penis is soft its very small 2in and uncircumcised looks like a child's penis but when I get erect I can get between 5-7in and my foreskin usually retracts and looks circumcised is that ok?

That's perfectly fine. Five to seven inches is the average range, and foreskin retraction should happen on any and all uncircumcised penises.


What is the antonym of the word projection?

The antonym of the word "projection" is "retraction."


A sentence for retraction?

Magnets use retraction wen u put certain metal by it.


Is permanent retraction of the foreskin as an alternative to circumcision valid in Islam?

A person who could permanently retract his foreskin is deemed to be naturally circumcised and need not be circumcised ! Although circumcision is an integral part of Islam, there are exceptions to those individuals who could not be circumcised as the operation if carried out might be harmful to them or might jeopardise their health. Among these categories of people include the disabled, infirm, those suffering from chronic illnesses eg:haemophillia or those born naturally circumcised( with little or no foreskin) or become naturally circumcised later owing to the onset of puberty where the foreskin shortens to the extent that it becomes permanently retracted behind the head thus exposing the head.


What are the release dates for Retraction - 2011?

Retraction - 2011 was released on: USA: 6 February 2011 (internet)


What is the tagalog of retraction?

The Tagalog word for "retraction" is "pagsisiwalat" or "pag-atras sa sinabi."


Muscles that perform retraction at the scapulothoracic joint?

Muscles which produce scapular adduction (retraction) Rhomboid MajorRhomboid MinorTrapeziusLatissimus Dorsi


When will you start penile retraction?

Penile retraction is not per say started by age. It is usually because of prostate problems and surgery. Penile retraction can occur in advanced age though such as 75-90 years old. It just depends upon the person.


What plane and axis is protraction and retraction?

Non-axial. The only axis like movement the scapula has, is upper and lower rotation. Protraction (abduction) and Retraction (adduction) are translation motions.


What is another word for foreskin?

The foreskin may also be referred to as the prepuce.