Basics of foreskin restoration: Difference between revisions

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Many functions of the foreskin work better when the foreskin is longer than when it is shorter. Functions include:
Many functions of the foreskin work better when the foreskin is longer than when it is shorter. Functions include:
* Protection of the glans penis from [[trauma]].
* Protection of the glans penis from [[trauma]].
* Moisturizing of the [[glans penis]].
* Moisturizing of the [[glans penis]].<ref name="ofarrell2008">{{REFjournal
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* [[Gliding action| Gliding]]
* [[Gliding action| Gliding]]
* Provision of comfort
* Provision of comfort
* Appearance
* Appearance
More foreskin takes more tugging, so each restoring man must choose how long he wants his foreskin and how long he wants to engage in [[foreskin restoration]].
More foreskin takes more tugging, so each restoring man must choose how long he wants his [[foreskin]] to be and how long he wants to engage in [[foreskin restoration]].


== Overview of methods ==
== Overview of methods ==