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The term "'''Gliding action'''" is used to describe the way the [[foreskin]] moves during sexual intercourse. The foreskin is internally lubricated with body fluid, so it glides frictionlessly over the shaft and [[Preputial mucosa| inner layer]] of foreskin. This mechanism was described by Lakshamanan & Prakash (1980), stating that "[t]he outer layer of the prepuce in common with the skin of the shaft of the penis glides freely in a to and fro fashion..."<ref>{{REFjournal
The term "'''Gliding action'''" is used to describe the way the [[foreskin]] moves during sexual intercourse. The foreskin is internally lubricated with body fluid, so it glides frictionlessly over the shaft and [[Preputial mucosa| inner layer]] of foreskin. This mechanism was described by Lakshamanan & Prakash (1980), stating that "[t]he outer layer of the prepuce in common with the skin of the shaft of the penis glides freely in a to and fro fashion..."<ref>{{REFjournal
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  |last=Lakshmanan
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  |last2=Prakash
  |last2=Prakash
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  |title=Human prepuce: some aspects of structure and function
  |title=Human prepuce: some aspects of structure and function
  |journal=Indian Journal of Surgery
  |journal=Indian Journal of Surgery
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Several people have argued that the gliding movement of the foreskin is important during sexual intercourse. [[John Warren| Warren]] & [[Jim Bigelow|Bigelow]] (1994) state that gliding action would help to reduce the effects of vaginal dryness and that restoration of the gliding action is an important advantage of [[foreskin restoration]].<ref name="warren-bigelow">{{REFjournal
Several people have argued that the gliding movement of the foreskin is important during sexual intercourse. [[John Warren| Warren]] & [[Jim Bigelow|Bigelow]] (1994) state that gliding action would help to reduce the effects of vaginal dryness and that restoration of the gliding action is an important advantage of [[foreskin restoration]].<ref name="warren-bigelow">{{REFjournal
  |last=Warren
  |last=Warren
  |first=J.
  |init=J
  |last2=Bigelow
  |last2=Bigelow
  |first2=J.
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  |author2-link=Jim Bigelow
  |author2-link=Jim Bigelow
  |title=The case against circumcision
  |title=The case against circumcision
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}}</ref> Taylor (2000) suggests that the gliding action, where it occurs, may stimulate the nerves of the [[ridged band]],<ref>{{REFjournal
}}</ref> Taylor (2000) suggests that the gliding action, where it occurs, may stimulate the nerves of the [[ridged band]],<ref>{{REFjournal
  |last=Taylor
  |last=Taylor
  |first=J.
  |init=JR
  |title=Back and Forth
  |title=Back and Forth
  |journal=Pediatrics News
  |journal=Pediatrics News
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}}</ref> and speculates (2003) that the stretching of the [[frenulum]] by the rearward gliding action during penetration triggers ejaculation.<ref>{{REFjournal
}}</ref> and speculates (2003) that the stretching of the [[frenulum]] by the rearward gliding action during penetration triggers ejaculation.<ref>{{REFjournal
  |last=Taylor
  |last=Taylor
  |first=J.R.
  |init=JR
  |title=Evidence sketchy on circumcision and cervical cancer link
  |title=Evidence sketchy on circumcision and cervical cancer link
  |journal=Can Fam Physician
  |journal=Can Fam Physician
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One study showed that the loss of the foreskin resulted in decreased masturbatory pleasure and sexual enjoyment.<ref name='KimPang2007'>{{REFjournal
One study showed that the loss of the foreskin resulted in decreased masturbatory pleasure and sexual enjoyment.<ref name='KimPang2007'>{{REFjournal
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  |last=Kim
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  |first=DaiSik
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  |last2=Pang
  |last2=Pang
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  |first2=Myung-Geol
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  |title=The effect of male circumcision on sexuality
  |title=The effect of male circumcision on sexuality
  |journal=BJU Int
  |journal=BJU Int