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==Lengthening a foreskin== | ==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. | 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. | ||
==Shortening a foreskin== | |||
Shortening a [[foreskin]] requires surgery. Chinese researchers recommend removing skin at the base of the [[penis]].<ref>{{REFjournal | |||
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|title=[New concept of the treatment for redundant prepuce] | |||
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|journal=Zhonghua Zheng Xing Wai Ke Za Zhi | |||
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|quote=Removal of the excess skin at the root of the penis should be preferred to the conventional circumcision for treatment of redundant prepuce. | |||
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==Conclusion== | ==Conclusion== | ||
The article entitled "Redundant Prepuce", provided by the Cleveland Clinic, is filled with Midwestern [[bias]] against the [[foreskin]], and lacks understanding of the nature and function of the [[foreskin]]. It is NOT recommended. | The article entitled "Redundant Prepuce", provided by the Cleveland Clinic, is filled with Midwestern [[bias]] against the [[foreskin]], and lacks understanding of the nature and function of the [[foreskin]]. It is NOT recommended. "Redundant prepuce" is a false diagnosis that has been claimed by certain doctors who generate additional income by performing [[adult circumcision]]. | ||
'''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> | '''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> | ||
[[Foreskinned]] men should be wary and cautious regarding claims by urologic surgeons, who [[financial incentive| profit from circumcision]], that a long [[foreskin]] is somehow unhealthy and should have an [[amputation]]. | [[Foreskinned]] men should be wary and cautious regarding false claims by urologic surgeons, who [[financial incentive| profit from circumcision]], that a long [[foreskin]] is somehow unhealthy and should have an [[amputation]]. | ||
{{SEEALSO}} | {{SEEALSO}} | ||
* [[Acroposthion]] | * [[Acroposthion]] | ||
* [[Frenulum]] | * [[Frenulum]] | ||
* [[Jojoba]] | |||
* [[Living with a foreskin in circumcised America]] | * [[Living with a foreskin in circumcised America]] | ||
* [[Longer foreskin is favored]] | * [[Longer foreskin is favored]] | ||
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|url=https://www.reddit.com/r/OneY/comments/1hsjyx6/tight_foreskin_when_when_erect_is_it_a_concern/ | |||
|title=Tight foreskin when erect. Is it a concern? | |||
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|url=https://www.reddit.com/r/uncircumcised_talk/comments/1kx5iv2/men_with_long_foreskin/ | |||
|title=Men with long foreskin | |||
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|url=https://www.reddit.com/r/uncircumcised_talk/comments/1nu0hau/i_have_super_long_foreskin_overhang_ama_d/ | |||
|title=I have super long foreskin / overhang. AMA :D | |||
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|url=https://www.reddit.com/r/uncircumcised_talk/comments/1rabhfs/guys_with_noticeable_foreskin_overhang_what_does/?sort=top | |url=https://www.reddit.com/r/uncircumcised_talk/comments/1rabhfs/guys_with_noticeable_foreskin_overhang_what_does/?sort=top | ||
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|url=https://www.reddit.com/r/uncircumcised_talk/comments/1s1a8ey/foreskin_length/ | |||
|title=Foreskin length | |||
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