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Pucker Up: Is Circumcision Unnecessary Sexual Amputation? by Tristan Taormino

Posted by on June 26, 2007

village voice > people > Pucker Up: Is Circumcision Unnecessary Sexual Amputation? by Tristan Taormino

They contend that by removing the foreskin, you take away the part of the penis with the most nerve endings, which serves to lubricate and protect the glans and enhance sexual sensitivity. As a result, the unprotected head of the circumcised penis becomes thick, leathery, and desensitized.

I just had the thought that this would be like sticking out your tongue and exposing it to the air full time. I’m so happy I was not unnecessarily cut.