Acroposthion: Difference between revisions

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== Functional value ==

The [[ridged band]] of highly innervated tissue is found inside the acroposthion.<ref name="taylor1996">{{TaylorJR LockwoodAP TaylorAJ 1996}}</ref> Winkelmann (1959) classified the foreskin, which includes the acroposthion, as "specific erogenous tissue".<ref name="winklemann1959">{{WinkelmannRK 1959}}</ref> The acroposthion, like the rest of the [[foreskin]], is heavily endowed with [[Meissner's corpuscles]], which respond to mechanical stimulation by producing pleasurable sexual sensation.<ref name="garcía-mesa2021">{{REFjournal

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}}</ref> The additional length of skin provided by the acroposthion enhances the [[gliding action]]. The acroposthion may be gradually lengthened over time by [[tissue expansion]].

Moreover, the acroposthion protects the [[glans penis]] and helps to prevent [[keratinization]], while preserving sensitivity.

Moreover, the acroposthion protects the [[glans penis]] and helps to prevent [[keratinization]], while preserving sensitivity. It has also been observed that the acroposthion is useful for containing [[pre-ejaculate]].

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+== Functional value ==
 The [[ridged band]] of highly innervated tissue is found inside the acroposthion.<ref name="taylor1996">{{TaylorJR LockwoodAP TaylorAJ 1996}}</ref> Winkelmann (1959) classified the foreskin, which includes the acroposthion, as "specific erogenous tissue".<ref name="winklemann1959">{{WinkelmannRK 1959}}</ref> The acroposthion, like the rest of the [[foreskin]], is heavily endowed with [[Meissner's corpuscles]], which respond to mechanical stimulation by producing pleasurable sexual sensation.<ref name="garcía-mesa2021">{{REFjournal
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 }}</ref> The additional length of skin provided by the acroposthion enhances the [[gliding action]]. The acroposthion may be gradually lengthened over time by [[tissue expansion]].
-Moreover, the acroposthion protects the [[glans penis]] and helps to prevent [[keratinization]], while preserving sensitivity.
+Moreover, the acroposthion protects the [[glans penis]] and helps to prevent [[keratinization]], while preserving sensitivity. It has also been observed that the acroposthion is useful for containing [[pre-ejaculate]].
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