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The body of the penis consists of three cylindrical-shaped masses of erectile tissue which run the length of the penis. Two of the masses lie alongside each other and end behind the head of the penis. The third mass lies underneath them. This latter mass contains the [[urethra]]. The penis terminates in an oval or cone-shaped body, the [[glans penis]], which contains the exterior opening of the [[urethra]].<ref name="farlex2003" />
The body of the penis consists of three cylindrical-shaped masses of erectile tissue which run the length of the penis. Two of the masses lie alongside each other and end behind the head of the penis. The third mass lies underneath them. This latter mass contains the [[urethra]]. The penis terminates in an oval or cone-shaped body, the [[glans penis]], which contains the exterior opening of the [[urethra]].<ref name="farlex2003" />


The normal [[intact]] penis is enveloped by a tube of loose, highly innervated, movable, erogenous skin, the [[foreskin]] or prepuce, which enables it to expand freely during [[erection]]. The skin ends just behind the [[glans penis]] but folds forward to cover it, this forming the [[preputial sac]] and, if long enough, the [[acroposthion]]. The preputial sac may harmlessly collect [[smegma]], which contains oil, which is helpful in preventing dermatitis.<ref name="birley1993">{{REFjournal
The normal [[intact]], [[foreskinned]] penis is enveloped in a tube of loose, highly innervated, movable, erogenous skin, the [[foreskin]] or prepuce, which enables it to expand freely during [[erection]]. The skin ends just behind the [[glans penis]] but folds forward to cover it, this forming the [[preputial sac]] and, if long enough, the [[acroposthion]]. The preputial sac may harmlessly collect oil-bearing [[smegma]], which is helpful in preventing dermatitis.<ref name="birley1993">{{REFjournal
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}}</ref> The penis may be innervated by both dorsal and perineal nerves.<ref name="cepeda2023" />
}}</ref> The penis is innervated by both dorsal and perineal nerves.<ref name="cepeda2023" />


The innervation in the tube of [[foreskin]] translates movement and stretching into pleasurable sensation.<ref name="garcía-mesa2021">{{REFjournal
The innervation in the tube of [[foreskin]] translates movement and stretching into pleasurable sensation.<ref name="garcía-mesa2021">{{REFjournal
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* [[Gliding action]]
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