Functions of Foreskin - video: Difference between revisions

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== How does the foreskin compare with the glans as sexual tissue? ==

The foreskin and the glans have similar functions. Both are designed to trigger nerve impulses that lead to erection and ejaculation. The glans detects deep pressure and movement. The foreskin detects movement through the accordion-like action of the ridged band; in addition, the outer, true [[skin]] of the foreskin has an exquisite ability to detect light touch and pin-prick. The glans lacks these abilities because it relies on the covering foreskin to provide them.

The foreskin and the glans have similar functions. Both are designed to trigger nerve impulses that lead to [[erection]] and ejaculation. The glans detects deep pressure and movement. The foreskin detects movement through the accordion-like action of the ridged band; in addition, the outer, true [[skin]] of the foreskin has an exquisite ability to detect light touch and pin-prick. The glans lacks these abilities because it relies on the covering foreskin to provide them.

== What is so special about the ridged band? ==

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== Does the foreskin allow easy vaginal penetration and a sliding action during intercourse? ==

The double-layered design of the foreskin does indeed permit smooth penetration and a sliding action. The [[skin]] of the penis, including the foreskin, becomes rougher during erection. This roughness is brought about by a mechanism similar to that which raises goosebumps. The extra frictional resistance brought about in this way reduces slippage of penile [[skin]] against female tissues. The double-layering of the foreskin is designed to offset the frictional effect of erect penile [[skin]] and allow for easy vaginal penetration.

The double-layered design of the foreskin does indeed permit smooth penetration and a sliding action. The [[skin]] of the penis, including the foreskin, becomes rougher during [[erection]]. This roughness is brought about by a mechanism similar to that which raises goosebumps. The extra frictional resistance brought about in this way reduces slippage of penile [[skin]] against female tissues. The double-layering of the foreskin is designed to offset the frictional effect of erect penile [[skin]] and allow for easy vaginal penetration.

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 == How does the foreskin compare with the glans as sexual tissue? ==
-The foreskin and the glans have similar functions. Both are designed to trigger nerve impulses that lead to erection and ejaculation. The glans detects deep pressure and movement. The foreskin detects movement through the accordion-like action of the ridged band; in addition, the outer, true [[skin]] of the foreskin has an exquisite ability to detect light touch and pin-prick. The glans lacks these abilities because it relies on the covering foreskin to provide them.
+The foreskin and the glans have similar functions. Both are designed to trigger nerve impulses that lead to [[erection]] and ejaculation. The glans detects deep pressure and movement. The foreskin detects movement through the accordion-like action of the ridged band; in addition, the outer, true [[skin]] of the foreskin has an exquisite ability to detect light touch and pin-prick. The glans lacks these abilities because it relies on the covering foreskin to provide them.
 == What is so special about the ridged band? ==
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 == Does the foreskin allow easy vaginal penetration and a sliding action during intercourse? ==
-The double-layered design of the foreskin does indeed permit smooth penetration and a sliding action. The [[skin]] of the penis, including the foreskin, becomes rougher during erection. This roughness is brought about by a mechanism similar to that which raises goosebumps. The extra frictional resistance brought about in this way reduces slippage of penile [[skin]] against female tissues. The double-layering of the foreskin is designed to offset the frictional effect of erect penile [[skin]] and allow for easy vaginal penetration.
+The double-layered design of the foreskin does indeed permit smooth penetration and a sliding action. The [[skin]] of the penis, including the foreskin, becomes rougher during [[erection]]. This roughness is brought about by a mechanism similar to that which raises goosebumps. The extra frictional resistance brought about in this way reduces slippage of penile [[skin]] against female tissues. The double-layering of the foreskin is designed to offset the frictional effect of erect penile [[skin]] and allow for easy vaginal penetration.
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