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The foreskin is a double-layered fold of smooth muscle tissue, blood vessels, neurons, skin, and mucous membrane that covers and protects the glans penis and the urinary meatus when the penis is not erect. It is also described as the prepuce, a technically broader term that also includes the clitoral hood in women, to which the foreskin is embryonically homologous. The highly innervated mucocutaneous zone of the penis occurs near the tip of the foreskin. The foreskin is mobile, fairly stretchable, and acts as a natural lubricant.

The foreskin of adults is typically retractable over the glans. Coverage of the glans in a flaccid and erect state varies depending on foreskin length. The foreskin is attached to the glans at birth and is generally not retractable in infancy. The age at which a boy can retract his foreskin varies, but research found that 95% of males were able to fully retract their foreskin by adulthood.[2] Inability to retract the foreskin in childhood should not be considered a problem unless there are other symptoms.

the foreskin protects and keeps the glans moist, protecting the developing penis in utero, and enhances sexual pleasure due to the presence of nerve receptors It is also credited with making the comfort of intercourse for the female less dependent on lubrication

The foreskin may become subject to a number of pathological conditions. Most of which are rare, and easily treated. In some cases, particularly with chronic conditions, treatment may include circumcision, a procedure where the foreskin is partially or completely removed.

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Why do male human beings have a foreskin?

The primary function of the foreskin is to protect the delicate mucosa of the head (glans) of the penis. The foreskin keeps the head of the penis moist and protect it from excess friction, thus retaining increased sensitivity in the head of the penis. This leads to increased pleasure during sexual activity and masturbation. The foreskin also provides a sliding action that allows for easier stimulation of the penis during masturbation or sexual intercourse.love it


What is prepuce?

The technical term for prepuce is foreskin. The prepuce, also called the clitoral hood, is mainly erogenous tissue that is needed for normal sexual function.


What is another word for foreskin?

The foreskin may also be referred to as the prepuce.


If a man is circumcised is the penis removed with the foreskin?

No when they circumcise they remove the foreskin only. Not the penis.


How is infant male circumcision performed?

In circumcision of infants, the foreskin is pulled tightly into a specially designed clamp, and the foreskin pulls away from the broadened tip of the penis. Pressure from the clamp stops bleeding from blood vessels that supplied the foreskin


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.


Did you understand you were circumcised did you find out when you saw a boy with a foreskin on his penis?

No, I did not. I thought I would still grow a foreskin.


Is circumcision really needed?

No there is no need for a male to be circumcised. the fact is that it is a harmful procedure that seriously damages the function of the penis. The reasoning that is used in some cases that the foreskin needs to be removed when it is tight over the glans is also nonsense as the foreskin is made of tissue that can be stretched and made to move back and forth over the glans easily.


What does circumcision do?

Circumcision is the removal of the Prepuce or foreskin from the penis. this is largely a religious practice and there are no medical or health advantages in it except in extremely rare circumstances.


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 you take out foreskin?

Circumcision


What are the different types of human penis?

There are three main types of human penises: circumcised, uncircumcised, and micropenis. Circumcised penises have had the foreskin removed, giving them a smoother appearance. Uncircumcised penises have a foreskin that covers the head of the penis. Micropenises are significantly smaller than average and may require medical intervention for function.