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''Intact'' is the preferred antonym for ''[[circumcised]]''. Intact males have a [[foreskin]]. An ''intact'' boy is a ''[[foreskinned]]'' boy. | ''Intact'' is the preferred antonym for ''[[circumcised]]''. Intact males have a [[foreskin]]. An ''intact'' boy is a ''[[foreskinned]]'' boy. | ||
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== History == | == History == | ||
[[Jeffrey R. Wood]], an early [[intactivist]], is believed to be the first person to apply the word to the condition of having a normal, complete, natural [[penis]]. | [[Jeffrey R. Wood]], an early [[intactivist]], is believed to be the first person to apply the word to the condition of having a normal, complete, natural [[penis]]. | ||
Marilyn Milos, the founder of [[NOCIRC]], also advocated the use of <i>intact</i>, because words such as <i>uncircumcised</i> implied that something had been left undone. | |||
== Intact males == | == Intact males == | ||
Intact males possess a [[foreskin]] and its enclosed [[preputial sac]]. | Intact males possess a [[foreskin]] and its enclosed [[preputial sac]]. | ||
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* [[Living with a foreskin in circumcised America]] | * [[Living with a foreskin in circumcised America]] | ||
* [[Preputial sac]] | * [[Preputial sac]] | ||
* [[Tenets of Osteopathic Medicine]] | |||
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* {{REFweb | * {{REFweb | ||
Latest revision as of 23:18, 18 April 2026
Intact is an adjective that is defined as meaning "remaining sound, entire, or uninjured; not impaired in any way, having all physical parts."[1] Intact is a favored, positive term.[2] It refers to the whole person.
Intact is the preferred antonym for circumcised. Intact males have a foreskin. An intact boy is a foreskinned boy.
According to the WHO, about 70 percent of living males are intact. All boys are born intact. Being intact is the normal condition of human males.
History
Jeffrey R. Wood, an early intactivist, is believed to be the first person to apply the word to the condition of having a normal, complete, natural penis.
Marilyn Milos, the founder of NOCIRC, also advocated the use of intact, because words such as uncircumcised implied that something had been left undone.
Intact males
Intact males possess a foreskin and its enclosed preputial sac.
Most intact males report that their foreskinned penis is very sensitive.
Intact males enjoy a full range of foreskin functions.
Intact males usually have good gliding action and do not need to use lubrication.
Video
Why We Say Intact Instead of "Uncircumcised"
See also
- Care of intact, foreskinned boys
- Foreskinned
- Intactness
- Living with a foreskin in circumcised America
- Preputial sac
- Tenets of Osteopathic Medicine
External links
Garrett, Connor (24 January 2024). Keeping Your Son’s Penis Intact: A Guide for Parents
, Intact America. Retrieved 27 January 2024.- Garrett, Connor (19 February 2024).
6 Things You Need to Know About The Intact Penis
, Intact America. Retrieved 9 April 2024. - Garrett, Connor (9 March 2024).
Intact Penis Care: Embracing Natural Well-being
, Intact America. Retrieved 10 April 2024.
References
- ↑
Intact
, The Free Dictionary, Farlex. Retrieved 25 August 2021.
Quote:undamaged, whole, complete, sound, perfect, entire, virgin, untouched, unscathed, unbroken, flawless, unhurt, faultless, unharmed, uninjured, unimpaired, undefiled, all in one piece, together, scatheless, unviolated
- ↑ Anonymous (2024).
2025 Terminology Survey
, https://intactamerica.org, Intact America. Retrieved 7 January 2026.
Quote:94% found the word intact effective; it was ranked highest overall.
