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When a man with a normal retractable [[foreskin]] inserts his [[penis]] into his female partner's [[vagina]], the walls of the vagina grip the foreskin and cause it to glide back into its retracted position. When a man with a tight non-retractable foreskin inserts his penis into his female partner's vagina, the walls of the [[vagina]] will attempt to retract his foreskin. If the foreskin is very tight the foreskin will not retract, but if the [[foreskin]] is only semi-tight, it may be forced to retract, which is very painful and makes continued intercourse impossible.

There are several actions that ''may'' prevent a painful retraction.

* Penetration should not be attempted until the female partner is sexually aroused and her [[vagina]] is well lubricated with secretions from her Bartholin's glands.

* Personal lubricant should be applied to the non-retractile foreskin.

* Wearing a condom over the unretracted foreskin will usually prevent retraction.

There is a lot of variation in individual anatomy, so this may not work for everyone.

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 When a man with a normal retractable [[foreskin]] inserts his [[penis]] into his female partner's [[vagina]], the walls of the vagina grip the foreskin and cause it to glide back into its retracted position. When a man with a tight non-retractable foreskin inserts his penis into his female partner's vagina, the walls of the [[vagina]] will attempt to retract his foreskin. If the foreskin is very tight the foreskin will not retract, but if the [[foreskin]] is only semi-tight, it may be forced to retract, which is very painful and makes continued intercourse impossible.
+There are several actions that ''may'' prevent a painful retraction.
+* Penetration should not be attempted until the female partner is sexually aroused and her [[vagina]] is well lubricated with secretions from her Bartholin's glands.
+* Personal lubricant should be applied to the non-retractile foreskin.
+* Wearing a condom over the unretracted foreskin will usually prevent retraction.
+There is a lot of variation in individual anatomy, so this may not work for everyone.
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