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| − | + | According to Laumann et al. (1997), the incidence of [[circumcision]] in the [[United States]] hit its maximum point in 1965 at about 88 percent of newborn boys.<ref>{{REFjournal | |
| − | According to Laumann et al. (1997), the incidence of [[circumcision]] hit its maximum point in 1965 at about 88 percent of newborn boys.<ref>{{REFjournal | ||
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|accessdate=2026-01-21 | |accessdate=2026-01-21 | ||
| − | }}</ref> The incidence has been slowly declining ever since. This has resulted in ever-increasing numbers of adult males in the [[United States]] with an [[intact]] [[foreskin]]. | + | }}</ref> The incidence of [[circumcision of the newborn]] has been slowly declining ever since. This has resulted in ever-increasing numbers of adult males in the [[United States]] with an [[intact]] [[foreskin]], a portion of which are classifed as '''long foreskins'''. |
| − | These men are seeking more and more information about foreskin. Unfortunately, it appears that most of the information provided about the [[foreskin]] is provided by [[Circumcised doctors| medical doctors]] who were [[circumcised]] as infants, so it frequently is inaccurate. | + | These men are seeking more and more information about [[foreskin]]. Unfortunately, it appears that most of the information provided about the [[foreskin]] is provided by [[Circumcised doctors| medical doctors]] who were [[circumcised]] as infants annd who may profit from the performance of [[circumcision]], so it frequently is inaccurate and contains [[bias]]. |
| − | This article seeks to answer questions about long | + | This article seeks to answer questions about '''long foreskins'''. Foreskins naturally come in a wide variety of lengths from very short to very long. '''Long forekins''' are in the normal range. Treatment or surgery is ''not'' indicated. |
==Definition== | ==Definition== | ||
| − | For the purpose of this discussion, ''long foreskins'' are defined as foreskins that are long enough to cover the [[glans penis]] even when the [[penis]] has a full [[erection]] | + | For the purpose of this discussion, '''long foreskins''' are defined as foreskins that are long enough to cover the [[glans penis]] even when the [[penis]] has a full [[erection]]. They may also be defined as a [[foreskin]] that is classified as CI-9 or CI-10 on the coverage index used by foreskin restorers.<ref>{{REFweb |
|url=https://archive.is/20121231212745/http://www.newforeskin.biz/CI/CIchart.htm | |url=https://archive.is/20121231212745/http://www.newforeskin.biz/CI/CIchart.htm | ||
|title=Coverage Index | |title=Coverage Index | ||
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|date=2008 | |date=2008 | ||
|accessdate=2026-01-21 | |accessdate=2026-01-21 | ||
| − | }}</ref> | + | }}</ref> A '''long foreskin''' may have an [[acroposthion]]. |
==Can it be manually retracted?== | ==Can it be manually retracted?== | ||
| − | Long foreskins do not spontaneously retract, but some can be manually retracted while others will not manually retract, usually due to a narrow tip of the foreskin that will not pass over the [[glans penis]]. | + | '''Long foreskins''' do not spontaneously retract, but some can be manually retracted while others will not manually retract, usually due to a narrow tip of the foreskin that will not pass over the [[glans penis]]. |
| + | |||
| + | If a foreskin cannot be manually retracted, then this may indicate the existence of a natural variant condition that is called [[phimosis]] or another one called [[frenulum breve]]. | ||
| + | |||
| + | When a retractble '''long foreskin''' is retracted, folds typically form at the base of the [[penis]] that try to unfold and push the [[foreskin]] forward into its normal position. | ||
| + | |||
| + | A manually retractable [[foreskin]] may [[gliding action| glide]] forward to recover and [[Immunological and protective function of the foreskin| protect]] the [[glans penis]] by itself when it is released. | ||
| + | |||
| + | ==Urination== | ||
| + | If a '''long foreskin''' is of the non-retractable variant, its owner, by necessity, will discharge [[urine]] through the tip of the [[foreskin]]. | ||
| + | |||
| + | There is much controversy regarding [[urination]] with a retractable [[foreskin]]. [[Urination by foreskinned men| Urination with either retraction of the foreskin or non-retraction of the foreskin is possible]]. Some believe that it is harmful in some way to have [[urine]] in the [[foreskin]]. There is no scientific basis for this view. The foreskin developed over about 1 million years of evolution based on survival of the fittest. If the foreskin made men less fit to survive, the principal of natural selection would have eliminated the foreskin, but it did not do so. The inside of the [[preputial sac]] of the foreskin is covered with mucosa, not skin, so it well tolerates the moisture provided by [[urine]]. | ||
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| + | Some men with a '''long foreskin''' report that it is awkward to retract the foreskin for urination, because the '''long foreskin''' is constantly pushing forward to return to its normal position, so they prefer to not retract their '''long foreskin''' when urinating. | ||
| − | + | Either way is okay. | |
| + | ==Sex with a long foreskin== | ||
| + | The [[foreskin]] was provided by nature to facilitate sexual intercourse and the manually retractable '''long foreskin''' is not different. The [[gliding action]] eases penetration of the [[vagina]] and increases pleasurable sensation. | ||
| + | Sexual intercourse with a non-retractable ''' long foreskin''' may require special preparation. See [[sex with phimosis]] for more information. | ||
| + | |||
| + | ==Lengthening a foreskin== | ||
| + | A [[foreskin]] may be lengthened over time by the application of manual traction to cause [[tissue expansion]] by [[mitosis]]. It is a slow process. Dedication and perseverance are required. | ||
| + | |||
| + | ==Images== | ||
| + | The Acroposthion website maintains a gallery of images of '''long foreskins''' that may not be suitable for all viewers. Viwer discretion is advised.<ref>{{NSFW}} {{REFweb | ||
| + | |url=https://acroposthion.com/gallery/ | ||
| + | |title=Gallery | ||
| + | |publisher=Acroposthion | ||
| + | |accessdate=2026-01-22 | ||
| + | }}</ref> | ||
| + | ==Conclusion== | ||
| + | '''Long foreskins''' should not be described as "redundant", "excess", or "extra". It is a multi-functional, protective, sensitive, erogenous part of the normal [[penis]].<ref name="cold-taylor1999">{{ColdCJ TaylorJR 1999}}</ref> | ||
{{SEEALSO}} | {{SEEALSO}} | ||
* [[Acroposthion]] | * [[Acroposthion]] | ||
| + | * [[Frenulum]] | ||
| + | * [[Living with a foreskin in circumcised America]] | ||
| + | * [[Longer foreskin is favored]] | ||
| + | * [[Penis]] | ||
* [[Preputial sac]] | * [[Preputial sac]] | ||
| + | * [[Urination by foreskinned men]] | ||
| + | {{LINKS}} | ||
| + | * {{REFweb | ||
| + | |url=https://www.reddit.com/r/uncircumcised_talk/comments/1az31y5/guys_with_longer_foreskins_how_far_can_you_pull/ | ||
| + | |title=Guys with longer foreskins, How far can you pull yours? | ||
| + | |last=Anonymous | ||
| + | |first= | ||
| + | |init= | ||
| + | |author-link= | ||
| + | |publisher=REDDIT | ||
| + | |date=2024 | ||
| + | |accessdate=2026-01-23 | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | * {{REFweb | ||
| + | |url=https://www.reddit.com/r/uncircumcised_talk/comments/1fkpkoj/is_sex_different_if_you_have_a_very_long_foreskin/ | ||
| + | |title=Is sex different if you have a very long foreskin? | ||
| + | |last=Anonymous | ||
| + | |publisher=REDDIT | ||
| + | |date=2025 | ||
| + | |accessdate=2026-01-23 | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | * {{REFweb | ||
| + | |url=https://www.reddit.com/r/uncircumcised_talk/comments/1o9yphg/i_want_a_longer_foreskin/ | ||
| + | |title=I want a longer foreskin | ||
| + | |last=Anonymous | ||
| + | |publisher=REDDIT | ||
| + | |date=2025-10 | ||
| + | |accessdate=2026-01-23 | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | * {{REFweb | ||
| + | |url=https://www.reddit.com/r/uncircumcised_talk/comments/1pztjcr/longer_foreskin/ | ||
| + | |title=Longer foreskin | ||
| + | |last=Anonymous | ||
| + | |publisher=REDDIT | ||
| + | |date=2025-12-30 | ||
| + | |accessdate=2026-01-23 | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | * {{REFweb | ||
| + | |url=https://www.reddit.com/r/intactinfo/comments/1qkbj2h/a_long_foreskin_is_normal_information_and/ | ||
| + | |title=A Long Foreskin is Normal: Information and Reassurance | ||
| + | |last=Anonymous | ||
| + | |publisher=REDDIT | ||
| + | |date=2026-01-22 | ||
| + | |accessdate=2026-01-23 | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | {{REF}} | ||
| − | + | [[Category:Education]] | |
| + | [[Category:Foreskin anatomy]] | ||
| + | [[Category:Foreskinned life]] | ||
| + | [[Category:Male sexuality]] | ||
| + | [[Category:Teen]] | ||
Latest revision as of 20:49, 23 January 2026
According to Laumann et al. (1997), the incidence of circumcision in the United States hit its maximum point in 1965 at about 88 percent of newborn boys.[1] The incidence of circumcision of the newborn has been slowly declining ever since. This has resulted in ever-increasing numbers of adult males in the United States with an intact foreskin, a portion of which are classifed as long foreskins.
These men are seeking more and more information about foreskin. Unfortunately, it appears that most of the information provided about the foreskin is provided by medical doctors who were circumcised as infants annd who may profit from the performance of circumcision, so it frequently is inaccurate and contains bias.
This article seeks to answer questions about long foreskins. Foreskins naturally come in a wide variety of lengths from very short to very long. Long forekins are in the normal range. Treatment or surgery is not indicated.
Contents
Definition
For the purpose of this discussion, long foreskins are defined as foreskins that are long enough to cover the glans penis even when the penis has a full erection. They may also be defined as a foreskin that is classified as CI-9 or CI-10 on the coverage index used by foreskin restorers.[2] A long foreskin may have an acroposthion.
Can it be manually retracted?
Long foreskins do not spontaneously retract, but some can be manually retracted while others will not manually retract, usually due to a narrow tip of the foreskin that will not pass over the glans penis.
If a foreskin cannot be manually retracted, then this may indicate the existence of a natural variant condition that is called phimosis or another one called frenulum breve.
When a retractble long foreskin is retracted, folds typically form at the base of the penis that try to unfold and push the foreskin forward into its normal position.
A manually retractable foreskin may glide forward to recover and protect the glans penis by itself when it is released.
Urination
If a long foreskin is of the non-retractable variant, its owner, by necessity, will discharge urine through the tip of the foreskin.
There is much controversy regarding urination with a retractable foreskin. Urination with either retraction of the foreskin or non-retraction of the foreskin is possible. Some believe that it is harmful in some way to have urine in the foreskin. There is no scientific basis for this view. The foreskin developed over about 1 million years of evolution based on survival of the fittest. If the foreskin made men less fit to survive, the principal of natural selection would have eliminated the foreskin, but it did not do so. The inside of the preputial sac of the foreskin is covered with mucosa, not skin, so it well tolerates the moisture provided by urine.
Some men with a long foreskin report that it is awkward to retract the foreskin for urination, because the long foreskin is constantly pushing forward to return to its normal position, so they prefer to not retract their long foreskin when urinating.
Either way is okay.
Sex with a long foreskin
The foreskin was provided by nature to facilitate sexual intercourse and the manually retractable long foreskin is not different. The gliding action eases penetration of the vagina and increases pleasurable sensation.
Sexual intercourse with a non-retractable long foreskin may require special preparation. See sex with phimosis for more information.
Lengthening a foreskin
A foreskin may be lengthened over time by the application of manual traction to cause tissue expansion by mitosis. It is a slow process. Dedication and perseverance are required.
Images
The Acroposthion website maintains a gallery of images of long foreskins that may not be suitable for all viewers. Viwer discretion is advised.[3]
Conclusion
Long foreskins should not be described as "redundant", "excess", or "extra". It is a multi-functional, protective, sensitive, erogenous part of the normal penis.[4]
See also
- Acroposthion
- Frenulum
- Living with a foreskin in circumcised America
- Longer foreskin is favored
- Penis
- Preputial sac
- Urination by foreskinned men
External links
Anonymous (2024). Guys with longer foreskins, How far can you pull yours?
, REDDIT. Retrieved 23 January 2026.- Anonymous (2025).
Is sex different if you have a very long foreskin?
, REDDIT. Retrieved 23 January 2026. - Anonymous (October 2025).
I want a longer foreskin
, REDDIT. Retrieved 23 January 2026. - Anonymous (30 December 2025).
Longer foreskin
, REDDIT. Retrieved 23 January 2026. - Anonymous (22 January 2026).
A Long Foreskin is Normal: Information and Reassurance
, REDDIT. Retrieved 23 January 2026.
References
- ↑
Laumann EO, Masi CM, Zuckerman EW. Circumcision in the United States. JAMA. 1997; 277(13): 1052-7. PMID. Retrieved 21 January 2026.
- ↑ (2008).
Coverage Index
, NewForeskin. Retrieved 21 January 2026. - ↑ NSFW
Gallery
, Acroposthion. Retrieved 22 January 2026. - ↑ Cold CJ, Taylor JR. The prepuce. BJU Int. January 1999; 83, Suppl. 1: 34-44. PMID. DOI. Retrieved 8 July 2021.
