Changes

The foreskin is a sexual organ.<ref name="hill2017" /> It provides both mechanical and erogenous functions in sexual intercourse, as well as [[pheromone| pheromones]].<ref name="fleiss-hodges-vanhowe1998"/> Winkelmann (1959) classified the foreskin as ''specific erogenous tissue''.<ref name="winklemann1959" /> When the [[penis]] becomes erect, the foreskin unfolds to provide the skin necessary to allow the [[penis ]] to expand to full size and length.

}}</ref> At times of sexual arousal, the foreskin may be lubricated by [[pre-ejaculate]]. During the thrusting of sexual congress, the [[gliding action]] reduces abrasions and irritation in the [[Vagina| female partner]] and avoids problems with vaginal dryness.<ref name="warren-bigelow1994"/><ref name="morgan1965"/> The foreskin may protect the corona glandis from hyperstimulation hyper-stimulation and prevent [[premature ejaculation]].