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This article, “'''Foreskin restoration information for circumcised teens'''”, is intended to provide information to teen-age boys who were [[circumcised]] without their consent and who would not have chosen to be circumcised. | This article, “'''Foreskin restoration information for circumcised teens'''”, is intended to provide information to teen-age boys who were [[circumcised]] without their consent and who would not have chosen to be [[circumcised]]. | ||
[[Circumcision]] requires someone to grant [[informed consent| consent]]. The medical profession traditionally has allowed a parent to serve as a surrogate to provide consent for a child who is not old enough to grant consent for himself. There are unsettled questions about whether this is lawful in the case of unnecessary non-therapeutic circumcision. | [[Circumcision]] requires someone to grant [[informed consent| consent]]. The medical profession traditionally has allowed a parent to serve as a surrogate to provide consent for a child who is not old enough to grant consent for himself. There are unsettled questions about whether this is lawful in the case of unnecessary non-therapeutic circumcision. | ||
Parents may choose circumcision for a son because their religion requires it, because it is popular in the [[United States]], because they believe it is cleaner and healthier, or most frequently simply because [[Adamant father syndrome| the father was circumcised when he was a boy]]. | Parents may choose [[circumcision]] for a son because their religion requires it, because it is popular in the [[United States]], because they believe it is cleaner and healthier, or most frequently simply because [[Adamant father syndrome| the father was circumcised when he was a boy]]. | ||
You may have noticed that some of your schoolmates may have a [[foreskin]] on their [[penis]], although your penis is missing its foreskin. The condition of having a foreskin is called ''[[foreskinned]]'' or ''[[intact]]'', while the condition of not having a foreskin is called ''[[circumcised]]’’. | You may have noticed that some of your schoolmates may have a [[foreskin]] on their [[penis]], although your penis is missing its foreskin. The condition of having a foreskin is called ''[[foreskinned]]'' or ''[[intact]]'', while the condition of not having a foreskin is called ''[[circumcised]]’’. | ||
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==What you get== | ==What you get== | ||
There are some advantages to having a foreskin. The human [[foreskin]] was developed by [[Evolution of the foreskin| evolution]] over a very long time. It has beneficial [[Immunological and protective function of the foreskin| protective]] functions, [[Erogenous sensation of the foreskin| sexual]] functions, and provides greater comfort. Most guys believe that a penis with a [[restored foreskin]] is much better than a [[circumcised]] penis, but not as good as a [[penis]] with a natural foreskin. The nerves in the restored foreskin are not as good as the nerves in the natural [[foreskin]] so there is somewhat less sensation. There are a few men who were [[circumcised]] after they were sexually active adults. They became [[regret men]] and decided to restore their foreskin. [[Restored]] men estimate that they got back about 80 percent of their lost erogenous sensation through [[foreskin restoration]]. Restored men usually are pleased with their [[restored]] foreskin. | There are some advantages to having a [[foreskin]]. The human [[foreskin]] was developed by [[Evolution of the foreskin| evolution]] over a very long time. It has beneficial [[Immunological and protective function of the foreskin| protective]] functions, [[Erogenous sensation of the foreskin| sexual]] functions, and provides greater comfort because the sensitive [[glans penis]] is protected. Most guys believe that a [[penis]] with a [[restored foreskin]] is much better than a [[circumcised]] penis, but not as good as a [[penis]] with a natural foreskin. The nerves in the restored foreskin are not as good as the nerves in the natural [[foreskin]], so there is somewhat less sensation. There are a few men who were [[circumcised]] after they were sexually active adults. They became [[regret men]] and decided to restore their foreskin. [[Restored]] men estimate that they got back about 80 percent of their lost erogenous sensation through [[foreskin restoration]]. Restored men usually are pleased with their [[restored]] foreskin. | ||
==Disadvantages== | ==Disadvantages== | ||
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==Conclusion== | ==Conclusion== | ||
One's personal feelings about one's unwanted, involuntary circumcision are an important factor to consider. If one deeply resents one's circumcision, then foreskin restoration would be more beneficial. On the other hand, if one is comfortable with one's [[circumcision]], then one would be less likely to choose restoration. | One's personal feelings about one's unwanted, involuntary [[circumcision]] are an important factor to consider. If one deeply resents one's circumcision, then foreskin restoration would be more beneficial. On the other hand, if one is comfortable with one's [[circumcision]], then one would be less likely to choose restoration. | ||
The presentation of information about foreskin restoration should not be construed as a recommendation for foreskin restoration, nor should it be considered to be medical advice. | The presentation of information about foreskin restoration should not be construed as a recommendation for foreskin restoration, nor should it be considered to be medical advice. | ||