| S UMMARY The human male can be affected by three congenital conditions of the penis: adhesions, phimosis and the frenulum breve, these occur singly or in any combination. These conditions anatomically inhibit the relationship between the foreskin and the glans, particularly on the erect penis, and this functionally restricts the erection. If these conditions continue until after puberty they influence a boy's sexual development. The Encyclopedia Judaica says over circumcision that "10% of boys eventually need it, because of non-retractibility of the foreskin" 3. (Two medical studies arguably support this figure - see page 2). When the penis is erect, these conditions have the following effects: Adhesions: The foreskin may stick to the glans restricting any movement. Phimosis: A thin ring of connective tissue, narrows the opening of the foreskin, and hinders its retraction behind the glans. Frenulum Breve: A fold of skin underneath the glans joins it to the foreskin, if this is too short it causes the foreskin to slide forward. These conditions are usually only treated as the result of a conscious experience of pain, difficulty, tension, (or any other problem for example diseases in the area). Such treatment is usually required during puberty or after the first attempts at love-making. The conscious experience of pain and difficulty usually has a disturbing influence on the sexuality, however the unconscious avoidance of such uncomfortable sensations can lead to far greater problems. |  | In these latter cases it is not that the individual is consciously aware of any inability to retract the foreskin, he simply does not realise that retracting the foreskin is possible, normal or desirable. He grows accustomed to himself, never questioning nature, and he is unaware that he has any restriction. As a result of being unaware of them, these conditions influence the sexual behaviour in an irrational manner. Emotional responses become confused, and the social behaviour of an individual adapts to this unconscious anatomical restraint. Note If the summary is clear, obvious and common sense, you may wish to continue with "Prevention". Intentions This essay was inspired by personal experience. However uncomstructive such experiences might be, they belong to life, and omce one truly understands them, they automatoically resolve, and this brings wholeness. This essay was not written as a means of coming to terms with myself, writing scientific essays is an inefficient method of coming to terms with such experiences. I wrote this essay in order to come to terms with the scientific world My intentions in writing are primarily, to prove the importance of routinely checking every uncircumcised boy, before puberty, for adhesions, phimosis, and the frenulum breve. A second reason is to record aspects of human nature and experience, which have never been scientifically acknowledged. Other reasons will unfold with the pages. |
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