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|DOI=https://doi.org/10.1002/ar.1090570409 | |DOI=https://doi.org/10.1002/ar.1090570409 | ||
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}}</ref> so it cannot be [[Infection| infected]]. The preputial sac will remain closed for a variable number of years. Thorvaldsen & Meyhoff (2005) conducted a survey of 4000 young men in [[Denmark]]. They reported that the mean age of first foreskin retraction is 10.4 years in [[Denmark]].<ref name="Thorvaldsen">{{REFjournal | }}</ref> so it cannot be [[Infection| infected]]. The preputial sac will remain closed for a variable number of years. Thorvaldsen & Meyhoff (2005) conducted a survey of 4000 young men in [[Denmark]]. They reported that the mean age of first [[foreskin]] retraction is 10.4 years in [[Denmark]].<ref name="Thorvaldsen">{{REFjournal | ||
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}}</ref> Non-retractile foreskin is the more common condition until about 10-11 years of age. | }}</ref> Non-retractile [[foreskin]] is the more common condition until about 10-11 years of age. | ||
===Penile health=== | |||
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. | ||
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|ref=<ref>{{DeWitte etal 2007}}</ref> | |ref=<ref>{{DeWitte etal 2007}}</ref> | ||
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Fendereski et al. (2024) compared the penile health of [[circumcised]] boys without a preputial sac to [[intact]] boys with a preputial sac during the first five years of life. The authors reported that the [[circumcised]] boys had three times as many complaints when compared with [[intact]] boys.<ref name=fendereski2024">{{REFjournal | |||
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|title=Comparing Penile Problems in Circumcised vs. Uncircumcised Boys: Insights From a Large Commercial Claims Database With a Focus on Provider Type Performing Circumcision | |||
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|journal=J Pediatr Surg | |||
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=== Sub-preputial moisture === | === Sub-preputial moisture === | ||
A longer [[foreskin]] improves wetness in the preputial sac.<ref name="ofarrell2008">{{REFjournal | A longer [[foreskin]] improves wetness in the preputial sac.<ref name="ofarrell2008">{{REFjournal | ||
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}}</ref> | }}</ref> to moisturize the preputial sac. A few drops, applied once or twice a day, appears to be enough to keep the sac moisturized, lubricated, and comfortable. | ||
=== Foreskin fragrance === | === Foreskin fragrance === | ||
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}}</ref> from their [[penis]]. Musk is also produced by deer to create sexual arousal.<ref name="vocabulary2024" /> The fragrance, when it occurs, is emitted from the preputial sac. | }}</ref> from their [[penis]]. Musk is also produced by deer to create sexual arousal.<ref name="vocabulary2024" /> The fragrance, when it occurs, is emitted from the preputial sac. | ||
The fragrance may contain stimulating pheromones and is variously characterized. A few find it offensive, but others find it attractive, pleasing, exciting, stimulating, or arousing.<ref name="vocabulary2024" /> <ref>{{REFweb | The fragrance may contain stimulating [[pheromone| pheromones]] and is variously characterized. A few find it offensive, but others find it attractive, pleasing, exciting, stimulating, or arousing.<ref name="vocabulary2024" /> <ref>{{REFweb | ||
|url=https://www.reddit.com/r/uncircumcised_talk/comments/1juhht2/scent/ | |url=https://www.reddit.com/r/uncircumcised_talk/comments/1juhht2/scent/ | ||
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Some believe that the use of soap in the preputial sac harms the natural [[microbiome]] and increases the strength of the fragrance. The musky foreskin fragrance may be contained by avoiding retraction of the [[foreskin]]. | Some believe that the use of soap in the preputial sac harms the natural [[microbiome]] and increases the strength of the fragrance. The musky foreskin fragrance may be contained by avoiding retraction of the [[foreskin]]. | ||
Several manufacturers offer musk-scented cologne for men. | |||
==Washing== | ==Washing== | ||
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* [[Balanitis]] | * [[Balanitis]] | ||
* [[Care of intact elderly men]] | * [[Care of intact elderly men]] | ||
* [[Fusions and adhesions]] | |||
* [[Hygiene]] | * [[Hygiene]] | ||
* [[Immunological and protective function of the foreskin]] | * [[Immunological and protective function of the foreskin]] | ||
* [[Jojoba]] | * [[Jojoba]] | ||
* [[Living with a foreskin in circumcised America]] | * [[Living with a foreskin in circumcised America]] | ||
* [[Long foreskin]] | |||
* [[Meatus]] | * [[Meatus]] | ||
* [[Microbiome]] | * [[Microbiome]] | ||
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{{LINKS}} | {{LINKS}} | ||
* {{URLwikipedia|Preputial_mucosa|Preputial mucosa}} | |||
* {{REFweb | * {{REFweb | ||
|url=https://www.cirp.org/library/hygiene/ | |url=https://www.cirp.org/library/hygiene/ | ||