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Foreskin

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Foreskin in adulthood

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	===Foreskin in adulthood===		===Foreskin in adulthood===

	The foreskin may be retractable or non-retractable. Most men have a retractable foreskin, but about two ~~to five~~ percent have a longer, tighter, non-retractable foreskin, which is a normal variant.		The foreskin may be retractable or non-retractable. Most men have a retractable foreskin, but about one to two percent have a longer, tighter, non-retractable foreskin, which is a normal variant.

	The foreskin (also known as the ''prepuce'') is the layered fold of smooth muscle tissue, blood vessels, neurons, [[skin]], and [[Preputial mucosa\|mucous membrane]] part of the [[penis]] that covers and protects the [[glans penis]] and the urinary meatus.<ref name="cold-taylor1999"/> There are four layers of tissue in the foreskin. The top layer is either epidermis in the outer foreskin or [[mucosa]], in the inner foreskin. The second layer is the lamina propria. The third layer is the [[dartos]]. The fourth layer is the dermis.		The foreskin (also known as the ''prepuce'') is the layered fold of smooth muscle tissue, blood vessels, neurons, [[skin]], and [[Preputial mucosa\|mucous membrane]] part of the [[penis]] that covers and protects the [[glans penis]] and the urinary meatus.<ref name="cold-taylor1999"/> There are four layers of tissue in the foreskin. The top layer is either epidermis in the outer foreskin or [[mucosa]], in the inner foreskin. The second layer is the lamina propria. The third layer is the [[dartos]]. The fourth layer is the dermis.

Keratinization

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Phimosis

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	}}</ref> that occurs in up to ~~five~~ percent of [[foreskinned]] adult males. A medical dictionary defines phimosis as "Tightness of the foreskin (prepuce) of such degree as to prevent retraction. This may be congenital or the result of inflammation. Severe phimosis that interferes with [[urination]] is an indication for circumcision. From the Greek <i>phmoun</i>, to gag or muzzle."<ref>{REFweb		}}</ref> that occurs in up to two percent of [[foreskinned]] adult males. A medical dictionary defines phimosis as "Tightness of the foreskin (prepuce) of such degree as to prevent retraction. This may be congenital or the result of inflammation. Severe phimosis that interferes with [[urination]] is an indication for circumcision. From the Greek <i>phmoun</i>, to gag or muzzle."<ref>{REFweb
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	}}</ref> The physiological phimosis condition in adults is a natural variant, not a disease, so it does not threaten health. Men may elect to treat it or not treat it. Some men live their entire lives with a non-retractile foreskin. [[Sex with phimosis\| They are able to have sexual intercourse and father children]].		}}</ref> The physiological phimosis condition in adults is a natural variant, not a disease, so it does not threaten health. Men may elect to treat it or not treat it. Some men live their entire lives with a non-retractile foreskin. [[Sex with phimosis\| They are able to have sexual intercourse and father children]]. [[Pathological phimosis]], on the other hand, is a diseased condition caused by [[Balanitis xerotica obliterans\| LS/BXO]].

	[[Adult circumcision]] is an <i>elective</i> surgical [[amputation]]. Actual medical indications are rare. In most cases one choses or elects to be [[circumcised]] and must first grant [[informed consent]]. When a man states, "<b>I <i>had</i> to have a circumcision</b>," it is usually a lie.		[[Adult circumcision]] is an <i>elective</i> surgical [[amputation]]. Actual medical indications are rare. In most cases one choses or elects to be [[circumcised]] and must first grant [[informed consent]]. When a man states, "<b>I <i>had</i> to have a circumcision</b>," it is usually a lie.

Preputial sac

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	}}</ref> to moisturize the preputial sac. A few drops, applied once or twice a day, appears to be enough to keep the sac moisturized, lubricated, and comfortable.		}}</ref> to moisturize the preputial sac. A few drops, applied once or twice a day, appears to be enough to keep the sac moisturized, lubricated, and comfortable.

	=== Foreskin ~~fragrance~~ ===		=== Foreskin scent ===
	The [[foreskin]] produces [[pheromone\| pheromones]] that are likely to be present in the preputial sac.<ref name="fleiss1998" /> Many [[foreskinned]] men report a pleasant musky ~~fragrance~~<ref name="vocabulary2024">{{REFweb		The [[foreskin]] produces [[pheromone\| pheromones]] that are likely to be present in the preputial sac.<ref name="fleiss1998" /> Many [[foreskinned]] men report a pleasant musky scent<ref name="vocabulary2024">{{REFweb
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	}}</ref> from their [[penis]]. Musk is also produced by deer to create sexual arousal.<ref name="vocabulary2024" /> The fragrance, when it occurs, is emitted from the preputial sac.		}}</ref> from their [[penis]]. Musk is also produced by deer to create sexual arousal.<ref name="vocabulary2024" /> The fragrance, when it occurs, is emitted from the preputial sac.

	The ~~fragrance~~ may contain stimulating [[pheromone\| pheromones]] and is variously characterized. A few find it offensive, but others find it attractive, pleasing, exciting, stimulating, or arousing.<ref name="vocabulary2024" /> <ref>{{REFweb		The scent may contain stimulating [[pheromone\| pheromones]] and is variously characterized. A few find it offensive, but others find it attractive, pleasing, exciting, stimulating, or arousing.<ref name="vocabulary2024" /> <ref>{{REFweb
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	Some believe that the use of soap in the preputial sac harms the natural [[microbiome]] and increases the strength of the ~~fragrance~~. The musky foreskin ~~fragrance~~ may be contained by avoiding retraction of the [[foreskin]].		Some believe that the use of soap in the preputial sac harms the natural [[microbiome]] and increases the strength of the scent. The musky foreskin scent may be contained by avoiding retraction of the [[foreskin]].

	Several manufacturers offer musk-scented cologne for men.		Several manufacturers offer musk-scented cologne for men.
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	}}</ref> Washing is recommended before and after sex and as needed to remove accumulated [[smegma]]. Overwashing is more likely to cause health issues than underwashing.<ref name="birley1993" />		}}</ref> Washing is recommended before and after sex and as needed to remove accumulated [[smegma]].
	<b>Soap, body wash, and shampoo should not be used inside the preputial sac, because they remove the beneficial skin oil.</b>
			Overwashing is more likely to cause health issues than underwashing.<ref name="birley1993" />
			<b>Soap, body wash, and shampoo should not be used inside the preputial sac, because they remove the beneficial skin oil.</b> One may also use an emolient such as [[Jojoba#Jojoba_oil\| Jojoba oil]].

	== Urination by foreskinned men==		== Urination by foreskinned men==

Child circumcision

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United States of America

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	}}</ref>		}}</ref> The United States has about 1,860,000 boys born every year. This results in about 2,400 boys <i>per day</i> losing their [[Erogenous sensation of the foreskin\| sensitive]], [[Immunological and protective function of the foreskin\| protective]] [[foreskin]] in a [[Pain\| painful]], non-therapeutic, medically unnecessary surgical [[amputation]].

	The United States is unusual among nations in that osteopathic physicians (DOs) enjoy equal standing with allopathic physicians (MDs)<ref>{{REFweb		The United States is unusual among nations in that osteopathic physicians (DOs) enjoy equal standing with allopathic physicians (MDs)<ref>{{REFweb

Medical indications for male circumcision

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All ages

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	The following indications may occur at any age.		The following medical indications may occur at any age.
	* [[Gangrene]] of the [[foreskin]].		* [[Gangrene]] of the [[foreskin]].
	* [[Penile cancer]]		* [[Penile cancer]]