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* Erectile dysfunction: Both the damage inflicted to the blood vessels in the [[foreskin]] and the reduced sexual sensitivity can be causes for reduced erectile function with advancing age.<ref>Money, J., & Davison, J. (1983): Adult penile circumcision: Erotosexual and cosmetic sequelae. Journal of Sex Research, 19, 289-292</ref>
* Orgasm problems: In the wake of reduced sexual sensitivity, due to the loss of sensory tissue and gradual keratinization of the surface of the [[Glans penis|glans]], orgasm problems may develop with increasing age. In this case, the sexual arousal created by intercourse or masturbation is not enough to achieve orgasm. A preliminary stage of this late effect is the prolonged time circumcised men need to reach an orgasm. This is often fielded as the "cut men have more endurance" argument for circumcision.
* Vaginal dryness: Due to the loss of the natural gliding action, which comes from the mobility of the fore- and shaft skin, a much increased friction between [[penis]] and vagina occurs during intercourse. This can make intercourse painful for both partners and lead to abrasions<ref>[[Morten Frisch]], Morten Lindholm, Morten Grønbæk: Male circumcision and sexual function in men and women: a survey-based, cross-sectional study in Denmark. In: International Journal of Epidemiology Oktober 2011, 40(5), S. 1367-1381, doi:10.1093/ije/dyr104, PMID 21672947.</ref><ref>Cortés-González, J., Arratia-Maqueo, J., & Gómez-Guerra, L. (2008): Does circumcision has an effect on female's perception of sexual satisfaction? Rev Invest Clin, 60(3), 227 PMID 18807735.</ref> The prolonged time it takes circumcised men to reach orgasm, as well as the often longer and more vigorous thrusting movements - compared to intact men - play a part in this.<ref>Cold CJ, Taylor JR. The prepuce BJU Int 1999;83 Suppl. 1:34-44.</ref><ref>Fink KS, Carson CC, DeVellis RF. Adult Circumcision Outcomes Study: Effect on Erectile Function, Penile Sensitivity, Sexual Activity and Satisfaction. J Urol 2002;167(5):2113-2116.</ref>
=== Psychological late effects ===