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In 1901, Mark notes noted that the "pleasurable sensations that are elicited from the extremely sensitive" [[Ridged band|inner lining ]] of the [[foreskin]] may encourage a child to [[Masturbation|masturbate]] which is why he recommends [[circumcision]] since it "lessens the sensitiveness of the organ".<ref>{{REFweb
|url=https://15square.org.uk/medical-history-of-infant-circumcision-the-1900s/
|title=Medical History Of Infant Circumcision: The 1900’s
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|Text=Another advantage of [[circumcision]] … is the lessened liability to [[masturbation]] … as a rule, pleasurable sensations are elicited from the extremely sensitive mucous membrane [the inner [[mucosa ]] of the [[foreskin]]] with resultant manipulation and [[masturbation]]. The exposure of the [[glans penis]] following [[circumcision]] … lessens the sensitiveness of the organ.
|Author=Ernest G. Mark
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* [[Alleged reasons for circumcision]]
* [[Penis]]
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