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'''Acroposthion''' or '''akroposthion''' is a word derived from Greek. It is the term used to describe the part of the [[foreskin]] that extends beyond the [[glans penis]].<ref>{{REFweb | '''Acroposthion''' or '''akroposthion''' is a word derived from Greek. It is the term used to describe the part of the [[foreskin]] that extends beyond the [[glans penis]].<ref>{{REFweb | ||
|url=https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/akroposthion | |url=https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/akroposthion | ||
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===Macroposthia=== | ===Macroposthia=== | ||
The condition of having an abnormally long but | The condition of having an abnormally long but otherwise normal acroposthion may be termed ''Macroposthia''. It is considered to be a normal variant that does not require treatment.<ref>{{REFweb | ||
|title=Macroposthia and Congenital Megaprepuce (CM) | |title=Macroposthia and Congenital Megaprepuce (CM) | ||
|url=https://abdominalkey.com/macroposthia-and-congenital-megaprepuce-cm/ | |url=https://abdominalkey.com/macroposthia-and-congenital-megaprepuce-cm/ | ||
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== Functional value == | == Functional value == | ||
The [[ridged band]] of highly innervated tissue is found inside the acroposthion.<ref name="taylor1996">{{TaylorJR LockwoodAP TaylorAJ 1996}}</ref> Winkelmann (1959) classified the foreskin, which includes the acroposthion, as "specific erogenous tissue".<ref name="winklemann1959">{{WinkelmannRK 1959}}</ref> The acroposthion, like the rest of the [[foreskin]], is heavily endowed with [[Meissner's corpuscles]], which respond to mechanical stimulation by producing pleasurable sexual sensation.<ref name="garcía-mesa2021">{{REFjournal | The [[ridged band]] of highly innervated tissue is found inside the acroposthion.<ref name="taylor1996">{{TaylorJR LockwoodAP TaylorAJ 1996}}</ref> Winkelmann (1959) classified the foreskin, which includes the acroposthion, as "specific erogenous tissue".<ref name="winklemann1959">{{WinkelmannRK 1959}}</ref> The acroposthion has the [[ridged band]], and like the rest of the [[foreskin]], is heavily endowed with [[Meissner's corpuscles]], which respond to mechanical stimulation by producing pleasurable sexual sensation.<ref name="garcía-mesa2021">{{REFjournal | ||
|last=García-Mesa | |last=García-Mesa | ||
|first=Yolanda | |first=Yolanda | ||
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Moreover, the acroposthion protects the [[glans penis]] and helps to prevent [[keratinization]], while preserving sensitivity. It has also been observed that the acroposthion is useful for containing [[pre-ejaculate]]. | Moreover, the acroposthion protects the [[glans penis]] and helps to prevent [[keratinization]], while preserving sensitivity. It has also been observed that the acroposthion is useful for containing [[pre-ejaculate]]. | ||
{{SEEALSO}} | |||
* [[Foreskin play]] | |||
* [[Long foreskins]] | |||
* [[Longer foreskin is favored]] | |||
* [[Stretching]] | |||
* [[Tissue expansion]] | |||
{{LINKS}} | {{LINKS}} | ||
* {{REFweb | * {{REFweb | ||
|url=https://mentoringreece.com/the-art-of-the-ancient-greek-penis/ | |url=https://mentoringreece.com/the-art-of-the-ancient-greek-penis/ | ||
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|accessdate=2021-05-21 | |accessdate=2021-05-21 | ||
}} | }} | ||
* {{REFweb | |||
|url=http://acroposthion.com/ancient-greeks-and-the-foreskin/ | |||
|title=Ancient Greeks & the Foreskin | |||
|website=acroposthion.com | |||
|accessdate=2021-07-20 | |||
}} | |||
* {{REFweb | |||
|url=https://www.reddit.com/r/Phimosis/comments/1n277bv/comment/nb3rjgp/ | |||
|title=Does my son have phimosis? | |||
|last=Anonymous | |||
|publisher=REDDIT | |||
|date=2025-08 | |||
|accessdate=2025-10-14 | |||
}} | |||
* {{REFweb | |||
|url=https://www.reddit.com/r/uncircumcised_talk/comments/1pd0986/ancient_greece/?chainedPosts=t3_1pa41e8 | |||
|title=Ancient Greece | |||
|last=Anonymous | |||
|publisher=REDDIT | |||
|date=2025-12-03 | |||
|accessdate=2025-12-07 | |||
}} | |||
{{REF}} | {{REF}} | ||
[[Category:Foreskin anatomy]] | [[Category:Foreskin anatomy]] | ||
[[Category:Foreskinned life]] | |||
[[Category:Genital]] | [[Category:Genital]] | ||
[[Category:Sexuality]] | [[Category:Sexuality]] | ||