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sexual sensation enters the central nervous system, we agree
sexual sensation enters the central nervous system, we agree
with Jannini [93] that denervation of the frenular region is a
with Jannini [93] that denervation of the frenular region is a
potentially dangerous intervention.<ref>{{REFjournal
potentially dangerous intervention.<ref name="cepeda2023">{{REFjournal
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}}</ref> It has been noted that the wound where the frenulum was amputated is usually slower to heal than the wound where the [[foreskin]] was amputated.
}}</ref> It has been noted that the wound where the frenulum was amputated is usually slower to heal than the wound where the [[foreskin]] was amputated.


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==Protection of the frenulum==
Tearing the frenulum during penetration is not uncommon. Men with a short frenulum should observe precautions when penetrating their partner. When penetration occurs the vaginal wall will tend to push the foreskin to a retracted position and that is likely to strain the frenulum and may cause it to tear. The frenular artery, which supplies blood to the [[glans penis]], passes through the frenulum. If it is torn, significant bleeding may occur.
Men should delay penetration until foreplay has sexually aroused the partner and caused her to be lubricated. If her [[vagina]] does not lubricate, then personal lubricant should be applied prior to penetration. One should penetrate slowly and carefully to avoid placing excessive strain on the frenulum.


== Lack of a frenulum ==
== Lack of a frenulum ==
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The frenulum may be missing in some males for a few reasons.  
The frenulum may be missing in some males for a few reasons.  


Rarely, boys are born without a frenulum. This condition causes no issues and permits unusually complete retraction of the [[foreskin]].
Rarely, boys are born with a foreskin but without a frenulum. This condition causes no issues and permits unusually complete retraction of the [[foreskin]].


It may be missing in men who were [[circumcised]] at birth, as it is often crushed and cut away, or broken during infant [[circumcision]]. Men who are circumcised as adults may specify whether or not they wish to preserve their frenulum. The frenulum was reported to be cut in 26.7%, 20%, and 33.33% of [[circumcised]] patients in various surveys.<ref name="Griffin-Kroovand1990"/><ref name="Gary2000"/>
It may be missing in men who were [[circumcised]] at birth, as it is often crushed and cut away, or broken during infant [[circumcision]]. Men who are circumcised as adults may specify whether or not they wish to preserve their frenulum. The frenulum was reported to be cut in 26.7%, 20%, and 33.33% of [[circumcised]] patients in various surveys.<ref name="Griffin-Kroovand1990"/><ref name="Gary2000"/>
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|title=Comments on frenulum sensation
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[[Category:Physiology]]
[[Category:Physiology]]
[[Category:Foreskin anatomy]]
[[Category:Foreskin anatomy]]
[[Category:Foreskinned life]]
[[Category:Penile anatomy]]
[[Category:Penile anatomy]]


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