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== How does the foreskin compare with the glans as sexual tissue? == | == How does the foreskin compare with the glans as sexual tissue? == | ||
The [[foreskin]] and the [[glans]] have similar functions. Both are designed to trigger nerve impulses that lead to [[erection]] and ejaculation. The glans detects deep pressure and movement. The foreskin detects movement through the accordion-like action of the ridged band; in addition, the outer, true [[skin]] of the foreskin has an exquisite ability to detect light touch and pin-prick. The glans lacks these abilities because it relies on the covering foreskin to provide them. | The [[foreskin]] and the [[glans]] have similar functions. Both are designed to trigger nerve impulses that lead to [[erection]] and ejaculation. The [[glans]] detects deep pressure and movement. The [[foreskin]] detects movement through the accordion-like action of the [[ridged band]]; in addition, the outer, true [[skin]] of the foreskin has an exquisite ability to detect light touch and pin-prick. The glans lacks these abilities because it relies on the covering foreskin to provide them. | ||
== What is so special about the ridged band? == | == What is so special about the ridged band? == | ||
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== Does the foreskin allow easy vaginal penetration and a sliding action during intercourse? == | == Does the foreskin allow easy vaginal penetration and a sliding action during intercourse? == | ||
The double-layered design of the [[foreskin]] does indeed permit smooth penetration and a sliding action. The [[skin]] of the [[penis]], including the foreskin, becomes rougher during [[erection]]. This roughness is brought about by a mechanism similar to that which raises goosebumps. The extra frictional resistance brought about in this way reduces slippage of [[penile skin]] against female tissues. The double-layering of the foreskin is designed to offset the frictional effect of erect [[penile skin]] and allow for easy vaginal penetration. | The double-layered design of the [[foreskin]] does indeed permit smooth penetration and a sliding action. The [[skin]] of the [[penis]], including the foreskin, becomes rougher during [[erection]]. This roughness is brought about by a mechanism similar to that which raises goosebumps. The extra frictional resistance brought about in this way reduces slippage of [[penile skin]] against [[Vagina| female tissues]]. The double-layering of the foreskin is designed to offset the frictional effect of erect [[penile skin]] and allow for easy vaginal penetration. | ||
{{SEEALSO}} | {{SEEALSO}} | ||
* [[Immunological and protective function of the foreskin]] | * [[Immunological and protective function of the foreskin]] | ||
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* {{REFweb | * {{REFweb | ||
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|title=Functions of the Foreskin | |title=Functions of the Foreskin | ||
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|date=2014-08-01 | |date=2014-08-01 | ||
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