- Anatomy and Functions of the Male Foreskin
To understand the function of the prepuce, it is necessary to understand the function of the penis. While it is commonly recognized that the penis has two functions - urination and procreation - in reality, it is essential only for procreation, since it is not required for urination. http://www.noharmm.org/anatomy.htm - Anatomy of the Penis and Mechanics of Intercourse
An Illustrated Guide - This page presents information that most parents are not aware of at the time they make the circumcision decision. Doctors usually do not provide this information. http://www.cirp.org/pages/anat/ - Foreskin
This website contains close-up photographs of the normal, natural, intact adult male foreskin. http://www.foreskin.org/ - Functions of the Foreskin
by George C. Denniston MD Presented at The Second International Symposium on Circumcision [1991] Article discusses the development and physiological functions of the male prepuce. http://www.nocirc.org/symposia/second/denniston2.html - How Smegma Services the Penis
by Joyce Wright, M. D. (Sexology - 1970) - Natures's assurance that the Uncircumcised Glans Penis will function smoothly is provided by smegma. http://www.cirp.org/library/normal/wright1/ - How the Foreskin Works
An animation showing a man's foreskin being retracted passively, as for cleaning. http://www.circumstitions.com/Works.html - Not "just a flap of skin"
Animation illustrating the size of a normal foreskin when unfolded, and the number of nerve endings it contains. http://www.circumstitions.com/Notjustaflap.html - Smegma - Photographs
"The animal kingdom would probably cease to exist without smegma." Thomas J. Ritter, MD http://www.foreskin.org/smegma.htm - The Prepuce
Detailed anatomical description of the male prepuce (foreskin) by Drs. Cold and Taylor published in the British Journal of Urology 1999. http://www.cirp.org/library/anatomy/cold-taylor/ - The Ridged Band: Specialized Sexual Tissue
Information about the anatomy and function of the prepuce by researcher Dr. John R. Taylor. Web site may be viewed in English or French. http://research.cirp.org/index.html - The Sexual Anatomy of Man
The penis and scrotum, male internal sexual anatomy, and other frequently answered questions. From the alt.sex FAQ. http://www.luckymojo.com/faqs/altsex/penis.html - The Skin System of the Penis
The intact penis is covered by one single continuous skin sheath or skin system. The skin sheath is partly folded at different times. This folded part of the skin system is called the foreskin or prepuce. http://www.cirp.org/library/anatomy/garcia/ |