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The preputial sac is lined with [[mucosa]] as is appropriate for an internal organ where moisture is present.<ref name="cold-taylor1999">{{ColdCJ TaylorJR 1999}}</ref> [[Urine]] and other sources of moisture are not harmful to it. | The preputial sac is lined with [[mucosa]] as is appropriate for an internal organ where moisture is present.<ref name="cold-taylor1999">{{ColdCJ TaylorJR 1999}}</ref> [[Urine]] and other sources of moisture are not harmful to it. | ||
The [[glans penis]] (head of the [[penis]]) is covered and protected from friction, abrasion, [[trauma]], and [[infection]] by the [[foreskin]] while it is in the preputial sac,<ref name="fleiss1998">{{FleissP HodgesF VanHoweRS 1998}}</ref> so it does not accumulate [[keratin]], and maintains its [[Foreskin sensitivity| natural sensitivity]]. It is normal for the [[glans penis]] to be | The [[glans penis]] (head of the [[penis]]) is covered and protected from friction, abrasion, [[trauma]], and [[infection]] by the [[foreskin]] while it is in the preputial sac,<ref name="fleiss1998">{{FleissP HodgesF VanHoweRS 1998}}</ref> so it does not accumulate [[keratin]], and maintains its [[Foreskin sensitivity| natural sensitivity]]. It is normal for the [[glans penis]] to be purplish in color when the glans has been protected by the [[foreskin]]. | ||
Parkash et al. (1973) reported that epithelial debris [exfoliated skin or mucosa] accumulates in the preputial sac and forms [[smegma]].<ref name="parkash1873">{{REFjournal | Parkash et al. (1973) reported that epithelial debris [exfoliated skin or mucosa] accumulates in the preputial sac and forms [[smegma]].<ref name="parkash1873">{{REFjournal | ||
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}}</ref> Moistness also may be maintained by [[transudation]].<ref name="cold-taylor1999" /> The preputial sac may also receive [[pre-ejaculate]], which may be distinguished because it is more slippery. The sac may vary from very slightly moist to wet when one is aroused. | }}</ref> Moistness also may be maintained by [[transudation]].<ref name="cold-taylor1999" /> The preputial sac may also receive [[pre-ejaculate]], which may be distinguished because it is more slippery. The sac may vary from very slightly moist to wet when one is aroused. | ||
Nevertheless, some men report dryness in their preputial sac and with their [[glans penis]]. Some men recommend coconut oil and others recommend [[jojoba]] oil.<ref>{{REFweb | Nevertheless, some men, especially older men, report dryness in their preputial sac and with their [[glans penis]]. Some men recommend coconut oil and others recommend [[jojoba]] oil.<ref>{{REFweb | ||
|url=https://supremepenis.com/blog/best-natural-oils-for-penis-skin-care/ | |url=https://supremepenis.com/blog/best-natural-oils-for-penis-skin-care/ | ||
|title=Best Natural Oils for Penis Skin Care: Ultimate Guide to Healthy Skin | |title=Best Natural Oils for Penis Skin Care: Ultimate Guide to Healthy Skin | ||
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|last=Anonymous | |last=Anonymous | ||
|publisher=Reddit | |publisher=Reddit | ||
|date= | |date=2026-04-24 | ||
|accessdate= | |accessdate=2026-04-25 | ||
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