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Revision as of 00:59, 6 June 2022
One of the aspects of intactivism that are most ignored by the medical community is the existence of a large community of men restoring their foreskin through non-surgical methods. Foreskin restoration was first done by the Jewish people approximately 100 years before the Christian era,[1] and was the reason why the original brit milah was made more radical, turning it into brit periah.
Interest in foreskin restoration reappeared during the world war II, when Jewish men were often identified by the absence of foreskin.[1] Surgical methods were attempted.[2] This interest traveled to Europe and the United States, giving place to new methods. In 1982, some men who didn't want to submit to surgery, rediscovered non-surgical restoration and created the BUFF method, which they shared freely.[3] Since then, new methods have been developed through experimentation, and shared through internet in online forums.
The AAP and the CDC make no mention of foreskin restoration in their circumcision policies. The general attitude of the American medical community towards restorers is one of skepticism. Restoration is discounted as a placebo, and restorers are accused of being obsessed and psychologically unstable.
After being part of an interview for a magazine article, this editor found out that the same magazine had already published an article on the topic some years ago, fact that was probably ignored by the interviewer. While I mentioned to the interviewer how the AAP systematically ignores foreskin restorers in their policy statement, not realizing that restorers are the "unhappy customers" of this unnecessary procedure, this comment unfortunately was also cut from the printed interview. Perhaps it was considered too confrontational, or the interviewer did not realize the importance of this contrast.
When media outlets share articles about foreskin restoration on social media, the general comments also often include disbelief and disrespect. In spite of 33 years of freely sharing information on non-surgical foreskin restoration, most people think it's some kind of new fad.
This experience with the interview and subsequent observation of comments on social media inspired us to compile an extensive list of articles. Furthermore, since web pages are somewhat volatile and tend to disappear, we have stored each article in PDF format for archival purposes.
Contents
Books about foreskin restoration
Bigelow J (1991): The Joy of Uncircumcising - Exploring Circumcision: History, Myths, Psychology, Restoration, Sexual Pleasure, and Human Rights. Hourglass Book Pub. ISBN 978-0934061223.- Griffin GM (1991): Decircumcision: Circumcision Practices & Foreskin Restoration Methods. Added Dimensions Publishing. ISBN 978-1879967052.
- Waring M (1988): Foreskin Restoration: Uncircumcision. Edition: (Out of print).
- Dr. West C (2014): Foreskin Restoration 101: How to Decircumcise For a Better Sex Life. KDP. ISBN 978-1500127992.
Forums about foreskin restoration
Websites about foreskin restoration
Pages specific to foreskin restoration devices are not shown here, they will be listed on the Basics of foreskin restoration
- What is foreskin restoration (Tally)
- Benefits
- Benefits part 2
- How to start
- CIRP Circumcision Information and Resource Pages
- Beginners' guide to foreskin restoration
- Wikipedia
- NORM - National Organization of Restoring Men
- Circumstitions - foreskin restoration, a growing movement
- Doctors Opposing Circumcision - foreskin restoration
- Page with description of methods
- Manual methods of foreskin restoration
- History and methods of foreskin restoration
Medical journal articles about foreskin restoration
The publication of articles in medical journals about foreskin restoration has been slight. The ancient practice of epispasm was revived by laymen. It bears testimony to the harm, injury, and damage done by medical doctors who practice circumcision, so little has been printed in medical journals about foreskin restoration. Consequently, the typical medical doctor is entirely ignorant concerning foreskin restoration.
1. 
Penn J. Penile reform. Br J Plast Surg. July 1963; 16: 287-8. PMID. DOI. Retrieved 5 June 2022.
Quote: The result was satisfactory physically and the patient was completely rehabilitated psychologically.
2. Schneider T. Circumcision and 'uncircumcision'. S Afr Med J. 27 March 1976; 50(14): 556-8. PMID. Retrieved 5 June 2022.
3. Levin S. Letter: Circumcision and uncircumcision. South African Medical Journal. 5 June 1976; 50(24): 913. PMID. Retrieved 5 June 2022.
4. Tushmot, Leonard. Uncircumcision. Medical Times. June 1965; 93(6): 588-93. PMID. Retrieved 5 June 2022.
5. Mohl PC, Adams R, Greer DM, Sheley KA. Prepuce restoration seekers: psychiatric aspects. Arch Sex Behav. August 1981; 10(4): 383-93. PMID. DOI. Retrieved 5 June 2022.
6. Greer DM, Mohl PC, Sheley KA. A technique for foreskin reconstruction and some preliminary results. J Sex Res. November 1982; 18(4): 324-30. Retrieved 5 June 2022.
7. Money, John. Sexology, body image, foreskin restoration, and bisexual status. J Sex Res. February 1991; 28(1): 145-56. Retrieved 5 June 2022.
8. Pertot S. Sensitivity is the rising issue on circumcision. Australian Doctor. 25 November 1994; Retrieved 5 June 2022.
9. Anonymous. The joy of uncircumcising. BMJ. 10 September 1994; 309: 676-7. Retrieved 5 June 2022.
Quote: When you look up circumcision in modern surgical textbooks you find the anatomy of the foreskin well described but no mention of its function. You find the indications for circumcision and how to carry it out, but no mention of the consequences.
10. Schultheiss D, Truss MC, Stief CG, Jonas CG. Uncircumcision: a historical review of preputial restoration. Plast Reconstr Surg. June 1998; 101(7): 1990-8. PMID. DOI. Retrieved 5 June 2022.
11. Brandes SB, McAninch JW. Surgical methods of restoring the prepuce: a critical review. BJU Int. 1999; 83 Suppl 1: 109-13. PMID. DOI. Retrieved 5 June 2022.
12. Collier, Roger. Whole again: the practice of foreskin restoration. CMAJ. 13 December 2011; 183(18): 2092-3. PMID. PMC. DOI. Retrieved 5 June 2022.
Articles in popular press about foreskin restoration
1. Non-Surgical Foreskin Restoration. The stretching procedure. BUFF. (1982?) File:Fs01.pdf
2. The Independent. "They took my foreskin, and I want it back: Some men feel their circumcision at birth was an assault. Now they can be 'uncircumcised' without surgery, writes Cherrill Hicks". Cherrill Hicks, 1993. File:Fs05.pdf
3. Mothering. "Uncircumcising Undoing the Effects of an Ancient Practice in a Modern World". Jim Bigelow, 1994 File:Fs06.pdf
4. Chicago Reader. "Foreskin flap". Jeffrey Felshman, 1995. File:Fs09.pdf
5. The New Mexican. "Circumcision Reversal Gains in Popularity". Greg Toppo, 1996. File:Fs10.pdf
6. Westword. "Boys and their hoods.". Chris LaMorte, 1996. File:Fs11.pdf
7. Fathering Magazine. "Uncircumcised: Foreskin Restoration", Rio Cruz, 1999. File:Fs1301.pdf File:Fs1302.pdf File:Fs1303.pdf File:Fs1304.pdf File:Fs1305.pdf File:Fs1306.pdf
8. Guide Magazine. Lost and found Scott Richards, 1999. File:Fs14.pdf
9. Salon. Foreskin and several years from now. Kim Lane, 1999. File:Salon 1999.pdf
10. Post Gazette. "Local men restoring their foreskins", Christopher Snowbeck, 2000. File:Fs17.pdf
11. MetroActive. "Willy Nilly. Foreskin restoration advocates hope for healing as they fight a long and sensitive battle against circumcision. Mary Spicuzza, 2000. File:Fs18.pdf
12. The Wall Street Journal. "'intactivists' seek to undo a long practiced ritual". Barry Newmann, 2000. File:Fs19.pdf
13. MSN. "These men want their foreskins back". Jon Bonne, 2003. File:Fs20.pdf
14. Wired. New foreskin is really a stretch. Kristen Philp Koski, 2004. File:Fs2101.pdf File:Fs2102.pdf
15. The Guardian. "Sore point". Richard Johnson, 2005. File:Fs22.pdf
16. Reed center in Miami used to offer surgical restoration 2005-2006 File:Fs22a.pdf
17. Toronto Life. "Boys and the hood", Veronica Cusack, 2006. File:Fs2301.pdf File:Fs2302.pdf File:Fs2303.pdf File:Fs2304.pdf File:Fs2305.pdf
18. Time. "The Great Uncircumcision Debate". Jeninne Lee-St. John, 2007. File:Fs24.pdf
19. Houston Press. "The Fantastic Foreskin", Craig Malisow, 2007. (PDF larger than we can upload at the time)
20. Chicago Tribune. "circumspection". Judy Peres, 2007. File:Fs26.pdf
21. Details Magazine. "Gimme some skin". Elisa Ludwig, 2008. File:Fs27.pdf
22. Star Observer. "Second skin now an option". Anonymous contributor. 2008. File:Fs28.pdf
23. Whole Women Magazine. "Getting Back What was Lost: A Journey to Foreskin Restoration". James Mac, 2010. "" File:Fs29.pdf
24. The Good Men Project. "The foreskin renaissance". Laura Novak, 2011. File:Fs30.pdf
25. The Healthy Bear. "The healthy bear on foreskin restoration and how to reverse circumcision". George Forgan-Smith, 2011 File:Fs31.pdf
26. Tikkun. "Mourning a Foreskin". Patricia Karlin-Neumann, 2011. (About Lisa Braver Moss' novel, "The Measure of His Grief", which deals with the topic of foreskin restoration). File:Fs32.pdf
27. Vice. "Matthew Hess wants to save your baby's foreskin". Wilbert L. Cooper, 2011. File:Fs33.pdf
28. The Punch. "I was circumcised and I want my foreskin back". Elwyn Moir, 2012. File:Fs34.pdf
29. Salon. "In defense of the foreskin". Stephen Robert Morse, 2012. http://www.salon.com/2012/12/24/in_defense_of_the_foreskin/ File:Salon 2012.pdf
30. Science 2.0 "Open letter to the American Academy of Pediatrics". Chris Austin, 2012. File:Fs36.pdf
31. The kernel. "men who want their foreskins back". Jeremy Wilson, 2013 File:Fs37.pdf
32. Huffington Post. "Men missing foreskin fume on forums" 2013. (Mostly a summary of the one in the Kernel, no name) File:Fs38.pdf
33. news.com.au "Meet the circumcised men who want to restore their foreskins". 2013 (one of the most negative articles on the topic) File:Fs39.pdf
34. Aussie Penis. "Foreskin restoration growing in popularity in Australia", 2013. / File:Fs40.pdf
35. All Woman (Jamaican Observer). "Is circumcision reversal possible?" Donna Hussey-Whyte, 2013. File:Fs41.pdf
36. Net Doctor. "I'm circumcised, can my foreskin be restored?". The Net Doctor medical team, 2014. (A very negative response from medical professionals, discouraging restoration, seems to be indicative of the medical attitude towards foreskin restorers). File:Fs42.pdf
37. All Experts. "Foreskin restoration". Stephen W. Leslie, MD, 2014. (Another case of a physician discouraging a person asking for information on restoration). File:Fs43.pdf
38. Narratively. "Fighting for foreskin", Stephen Robert Morse, 2014. File:Fs44.pdf
39. Go Naked Magazine. "Transforming your penis". NYCDNCR, 2014. File:fs4501.jpg File:fs4502.jpg
40. ZB. My foreskin restoration. Frank, 2014 (?) (Account of surgical restoration with explicit narrative - on a fetish/fiction website) File:Fs46.pdf
41. Foreskin Restoration: becoming whole again. E Winter Toshlin. 2013. The bilerico project. File:Fs47.pdf
42. Salon. "Parents love genital cutting more than they love their own children" : Two "intactivist" tell Salon about foreskin restoration. Jenny Kutner, 2015. File:Salon 2015.pdf
43. Vice. It Takes a Lot of Dick-Tugging to Get Your Foreskin Back July 1, 2015 By Peter Holslin File:Fs49.pdf
44. The Village Voice. A Look at the Wacky, Wrinkly World of Foreskin Restoration. October 6, 2015 By Jess Swanson
45. Miami New Times. Meet the Circumcised Men in Miami Trying to Regrow Their Foreskins October 6, 2015 By Jess Swanson
46. I Grew Back My Foreskin, and You Can Too. February 1st, 2016, by Adam Elder. Mel Magazine. File:I Grew Back My Foreskin, and You Can Too — MEL Magazine — Medium.pdf
47. The men who want their foreskin back. February 23, 2016, by Jenn Morson. The Daily Beast. File:The Men Who Want Their Foreskin Back - The Daily Beast.pdf
48. Circumcised men figured out how to regrow foreskin to increase sexual pleasure. April 18, 2016, by Abby Scott.
50. Millennial Men Rush to Restore Their Foreskins, ‘Feel Whole Again’. October 18, 2016. Heat Street.
See also
- Basics of foreskin restoration
- Foreskin restoration
- Surgical foreskin restoration
- Category:Film about foreskin restoration
Abbreviations
References
- ↑ a b
Schultheiss D, Truss MC, Stief CG, Jonas U. Uncircumcision: A Historical Review of Preputial Restoration. Plast Reconstr Surg. 1998; 101(7): 1990-8. PMID. DOI. Retrieved 2 January 2020.
- ↑ Tushmet L. Uncircumcision. Medical Times. June 1965; 93(6): 588-93. PMID. Retrieved 2 January 2020.
- ↑ Bigelow J. Uncircumcising: undoing the effects of an ancient practice in a modern world. Mothering. July 1994; : 59-61. Retrieved 2 January 2010.