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The process of foreskin restoration seeks to regenerate some of the tissue removed by [[circumcision]] by [[Tissue expansion| expansion of residual tissue]], as well as providing coverage of the [[glans]]. According to research, the [[foreskin]] comprises over one-half of the skin and [[mucosa]] of the human penis.<ref>{{TaylorJR LockwoodAP TaylorAJ 1996}}</ref> | The process of foreskin restoration seeks to regenerate some of the tissue removed by [[circumcision]] by [[Tissue expansion| expansion of residual tissue]], as well as providing coverage of the [[glans]]. According to research, the [[foreskin]] comprises over one-half of the skin and [[mucosa]] of the human penis.<ref>{{TaylorJR LockwoodAP TaylorAJ 1996}}</ref> | ||
By growing more [[penile skin]], foreskin restorers recover the skin mobility that was | By growing more [[penile skin]], foreskin restorers recover the skin mobility that was destroyed by their circumcision. The ability to [[gliding action|glide the skin of the penis over the glans]] constitutes a mechanical component of the stimulation mechanism of the [[penis]]. | ||
In some men, foreskin restoration may alleviate certain problems they attribute to their [[circumcision]]. Such problems, as reported to an anti-circumcision group by men [[circumcised]] in infancy or childhood, include prominent [[Circumcision scar|scarring]] (33%), insufficient [[penile skin]] for comfortable [[erection]] (27%), erectile curvature from uneven skin loss (16%), and pain and [[bleeding]] upon [[erection]]/manipulation (17%). The poll also asked about awareness of or involvement in foreskin restoration, and included an open comment section. Many respondents and their wives "reported that restoration resolved the unnatural dryness of the circumcised penis, which caused abrasion, pain or [[bleeding]] during intercourse, and that restoration offered unique pleasures, which enhanced sexual intimacy."<ref name="Hammond">{{REFjournal | In some men, foreskin restoration may alleviate certain problems they attribute to their [[circumcision]]. Such problems, as reported to an anti-circumcision group by men [[circumcised]] in infancy or childhood, include prominent [[Circumcision scar|scarring]] (33%), insufficient [[penile skin]] for comfortable [[erection]] (27%), erectile curvature from uneven skin loss (16%), and pain and [[bleeding]] upon [[erection]]/manipulation (17%). The poll also asked about awareness of or involvement in foreskin restoration, and included an open comment section. Many respondents and their wives "reported that restoration resolved the unnatural dryness of the circumcised penis, which caused abrasion, pain or [[bleeding]] during intercourse, and that restoration offered unique pleasures, which enhanced sexual intimacy."<ref name="Hammond">{{REFjournal | ||
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Men who have undertaken foreskin restoration usually report a visibly smoother [[glans]], which is attributed to [[dekeratinization]] following restoration. | |||
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}}</ref> While foreskin restoration is not a perfect substute for the amputated [[foreskin]], many [[circumcised]] men who have restored report a reduction in feelings of resentment, anger, and depression. | }}</ref> While foreskin restoration is not a perfect substute for the amputated [[foreskin]], many [[circumcised]] men who have restored report a reduction in feelings of resentment, anger, and depression. | ||
==Stigma== | |||
Joshua Hartelt has reported a stigma with foreskin restoration. Men who are restoring their [[foreskin]] do not want to be identified as depraved "nut cases", so many men restore privately and say nothing about their restoration to anyone.<ref name="hartelt2018.>{{REFdocument | |||
|title="I Don't Want to Hear About Your Dick": Communicatively"I Don't Want to Hear About Your Dick": | |||
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The desire of many men to restore privately gives a false impression to the public. The actual number of men who have restored their [[foreskin]] is much higher than appearances indicate. | |||
== Foreskin coverage indexes == | == Foreskin coverage indexes == | ||
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* [[Foreskin Restoration - video]] | * [[Foreskin Restoration - video]] | ||
* [[Foreskin restoration information for circumcised teens]] | * [[Foreskin restoration information for circumcised teens]] | ||
* [[Foreskin Restoration Intactivist Network]] | |||
* [[Gliding action]] | * [[Gliding action]] | ||
* [[Intact Again Podcast]] | * [[Intact Again Podcast]] | ||
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|quote=Many, many years ago, something terrible happened to your old friend Santa. Like so many beautiful babies, I was born with a gift between my legs that was wrapped in very sensitive paper called the frenulum. But soon after, some naughty doctors tore it off, exposed my glans, and hurt my penis very badly! | |quote=Many, many years ago, something terrible happened to your old friend Santa. Like so many beautiful babies, I was born with a gift between my legs that was wrapped in very sensitive paper called the frenulum. But soon after, some naughty doctors tore it off, exposed my glans, and hurt my penis very badly! | ||
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|url=https://www.reddit.com/r/foreskin_restoration/comments/1v0f5sv/the_female_opinion_on_foreskin_restoration/ | |||
|title=The female opinion on foreskin restoration | |||
|last=Anonymous | |||
|publisher=Reddit | |||
|date=2026-07-18 | |||
|accessdate=2026-07-20 | |||
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