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==The role of male circumcision== | ==The role of male circumcision== | ||
Warren & Bigelow (1994) reported that the [[foreskin]] "provides slack skin on the shaft of the erect penis allowing it to glide within its own sheath of skin during intercourse. This provides for more enjoyable intercourse for both partners and avoids problems with vaginal dryness." It follows that when the [[foreskin]] is amputated by [[circumcision]], the [[gliding action]] is not present, so vaginal abrasions and pain are more likely.<ref name="warren1994">{{REFjournal | Warren & Bigelow (1994) reported that the [[foreskin]] "provides slack [[skin]] on the shaft of the erect penis allowing it to glide within its own sheath of [[skin]] during intercourse. This provides for more enjoyable intercourse for both partners and avoids problems with vaginal dryness." It follows that when the [[foreskin]] is amputated by [[circumcision]], the [[gliding action]] is not present, so vaginal abrasions and pain are more likely.<ref name="warren1994">{{REFjournal | ||
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