Facts About Circumcision

Before we delve into the science behind these findings, we should first understand the implications behind circumcision and just how far reaching they are. Circumcision is an operation that removes up to 50% of the penile skin and nearly all of the penile fine-touch neuroreceptors. It is the most commonly performed surgery in the United States and it is estimated that nearly 70% of the U.S. male population is currently circumcised. While the necessity of this surgery has been contested for decades, new research into the effects this procedure has on the act of sex itself has fueled even further debate.

The British Journal of Urology Study

As previously mentioned, results have clearly shown that the majority of women cite greater sexual pleasure during intercourse with an uncircumcised male. But what are the reasons for this? The following conclusions were based on a BJU survey (Adobe PDF 75kb) developed to determine the effect of male circumcision on a woman's ability to achieve vaginal orgasm:

"When the anatomically complete penis thrusts in the vagina, it does not slide, but rather glides on its own 'bedding' of movable skin… The underlying corpus cavernosa and corpus spongiosum slide within the penile skin, while the skin juxtaposed against the vaginal wall moves very little. This shealth-with-a-shealth alignment allows penile movement, and vaginal and penile stimulation, with minimal friction or loss of secretions. When the penile shaft is withdrawn slightly from the vagina, the foreskin bunches up behind the corona in a manner that allows the tip of the foreskin, which contains the highest density of fine-touch neuroreceptors in the penis, to contact the corona of the glans, which has the highest concentration of fine-touch neuroreceptors on the glans. This intense stimulation discourages the penile shaft from further withdrawal, explaining the short-thrusting style that women noted in their unaltered partners."

Take note of the 'short-thrusting style' mentioned, as this is a key element to increasing pleasure levels. The report goes on to say:

"…circumcision removes 33-50% of the penile skin. With this skin missing, there is less tissue for the swollen corpus cavernosa and corpus spongiosum to slide against. Instead, the skin of the circumcised penis rubs against the vaginal wall, increasing friction, abrasion and the need for artificial lubrication. Because of the tight penile skin, the corona of the glans, which is configured as a one-way valve, pulls the vaginal secretions out of the vagina when the shaft is withdrawn. Unlike the anatomically complete penis, there is no sensory input to limit withdrawal. Because the vast majority of the fine-touch receptors are missing from the circumcised penis, their role as ejaculatory triggers is also absent. The loss of these receptors creates an imbalance between the deep pressure sensed in the glans, corpus cavernosa and corpus spongiosum and the missing fine-touch. To compensate for this imbalance, to achieve orgasm, the circumcised man must stimulate the glans, corpus cavernosa and corpus spongiosum by thrusting deeply in and out of the vagina. As a result, coitus with a circumcised partner reduces the amount of vaginal secretions in the vagina, and decreases continual stimulation of the mons pubis and clitoris."

Understanding The Implications

Based on these findings, it can be understood that the actual mechanics of coitus (sexual intercourse) differs between circumcised and uncircumcised men due to the lack of penile neuroreceptors. Circumcised men without these fine-touch receptors tend to thrust harder and deeper using elongated strokes. By comparison, uncircumcised men tend to use shorter and more gentle thrusts which keep more contact with the mons pubis and clitoris. This method, at least for a large majority of women, seems to convey a much more pleasurable experience.

So what can we learn from this as circumcised men? Aside from undergoing risky and expensive foreskin restoration surgery, we are pretty much stuck with what we have. We can however take steps to improve the level of pleasure that is experienced by both ourselves and our partners.

Tips For Circumcised Men

As we tend to use longer thrusts for maximum stimulation, and this action creates both friction and dryness within the vagina, using adequate lubrication is a must. A natural lubricant like Durex or Astroglide will help ensure that the vagina stays moist and any discomfort will be minimized.

Perhaps even more importantly, we can directly modify the method that we use during intercourse itself. From personal experience I can attest that shorter thrusts while at full penetration seems to illicit the greatest pleasure response in women. Instead of withdrawing the full length of the penis during thrusts, try pushing fully into the vagina and use short strokes while maintaining pressure upon the clitoris. This technique will stimulate the entire female genital region and is the most effective way to induce orgasm (both single and multiple).

Pleasurable sex is, of course, not limited to one method alone. It should be comprised of a variety of different techniques – experimentation is half the fun. Let's also not forget that the pleasure derived is not solely for our partner's benefit but for ours as well. There's a reason why circumcised men tend to use longer and more forceful thrusts… because it feels good! So mix it up! There is no limit to the amount of pleasure that sex can bring. The only limitation that exists is our knowledge of the act and this can be improved with both study and practice.

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To understand how penis pills work, you first need a basic understanding of the penis structure itself and how an erection functions. One common misconception is that it involves muscular contraction. This is not the case. Instead, an erection utilizes a pressure system, specifically pressurized blood.

The penis is made up of three primary chambers. The pair of chambers located on the dorsal side of the penis, individually called the Corpora Cavernosa, are composed of sponge-like erectile tissue. The chamber located on the ventral side of the penis is called the Corpus Spongiosum and contains the urethra and meatus. The Corpus Spongiosum is responsible for the discharge of urine and semen.

When a man becomes sexually excited, his brain initiates a signal which causes hormones to rush blood into the penis through penile arteries. This blood engorges the tissues lining the Corpora Cavernosa filling the reservoirs to capacity and causing the penis to become erect.

Since the size of a man's penis is determined by the amount of blood that his erectile tissues can hold, making it larger is attained by physically expanding the size of the tissue chambers themselves. The concept behind penis pills is to artificially force this expansion above and beyond the normal reaction.

Penis pills contain organic herbal ingredients that rejuvenate and promote the flow of blood into the penis. Each ingredient is formulated to target specific cells in the penis and create a healthier blood passage into the entire penile region. This formula has a direct effect on the receptive cells of the penis by influencing hormone levels and intensifying the flow of blood.

A significant increase of blood circulation in the penile arteries produces bigger erections. Over time the arteries and surrounding erectile tissue will also increase in size due to the expansion caused by the internal pressure. In short, penis pills enhance the body's natural ability to expand which results in increased length and girth.

While these supplements are being used successfully by many men around the world to increase penis size, it should be noted that not all are created equal. There are some that can contain harmful ingredients and others that are simply ineffective. For a comparison of some of the leading brands available today, visit our Penis Pill Comparisons breakdown. As always, if you are taking other medication it is advisable to consult with a physician prior to use.

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For men the most common types of stimulation are visual, auditory, olfactory, imaginary and tactile. These are the stimuli that tell the cerebral cortex to start the erection process. Erectile centers in the lumbar and sacral regions of the spinal cord continue the process by signaling the nerves located in the pubic area to begin the release of nitric oxide. This chemical compound functions as a signaling molecule to transmit information from one cell to another.

When nitric oxide is released, arteries that supply blood to the penis dilate which allows a greater supply of blood to enter the penis. This blood engorges the two sponge-like and expandable tissues known as the Corpora Cavernosa. The tubular structure located beneath the Corpora Cavernosa through which urine and semen pass, called the Corpus Spongiosum, also becomes slightly engorged with blood although not to the extent that the Corpora Cavernosa does.

Once enough blood has flooded the penis, the arteries contract, normal blood flow is resumed and the blood inside the penis is trapped and prevented from leaving the area. This process can occur in both the presence and absence of external stimuli and is handled by the autonomic nervous system with minimal input from the central nervous system. Once stimulation ends, the autonomic nervous system directs the arteries to constrict and blood is forced out of the penis.

The cerebral cortex, while not always directly involved in the types of stimulation that cause erections, can play a major role in prolonging and terminating one. Since the mind is so powerful and even a single thought is often capable of ending an erection, men wishing to sustain an erection should take care not to dwell on things that would negatively effect arousal.

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The erectile tissues are divided into two groups named the "corpus spongiosum" and "corpus cavernosum." The corpus spongiosum is the single column that lies on the underside of the penis. The other two colums, the corpora cavernosa, are positioned next to each other on the upper side of the penis. The glans penis, located at the end of the corpus spongiosum is the part that is enlarged and cone-shaped. The glans supports the foreskin (also called prepuce), which is the loose fold of skin that can retract to expose the glans. The area on the underside of the penis, where the foreskin is attached, is called the frenum.

The urethra, which is the final destination of the urinary tract, traverses the corpus spongiosum. It's opening, known as the "meatus", lies on the tip of the glans penis. The urethra serves as both a passage for urine and for the ejaculation of semen. Sperm is produced within the testes and stored in the attached epididymis.

During ejaculation, sperm is propelled up the vas deferens, the two ducts that pass over and behind the bladder. Fluids are added by the seminal vesicles and the vas deferens turns into the ejaculatory ducts, which join the urethra inside the prostate gland. The prostate and the bulbourethral glands add further secretions, and the resulting semen is expelled through the penis.

The last feature of the penis is called the "raphe." This is the visible ridge between the lateral halves of the penis. It is found on the underside of the penis and runs from the meatus (opening of the urethra) across the scrotum and to the perineum (area between scrotum and anus).

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