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Whether you’ve never encountered an “uncut” member, or you just started dating someone who has one and want to make sure you treat him right, you probably have questions about the uncircumcised man. So let’s uncover the shaft. Er, I mean facts.
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What it looks like
If you haven’t seen one, an uncircumcised penis looks like a regular penis with a turtle neck on, pulled partially over the head, only revealing the top.
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They might have more sensitivity
Because the shaft on an circumcised man is constantly exposed to contact with clothing and other materials, it can lose some sensitivity over time. Uncircumcised men have the extra folds of skin to keep the shaft covered (outside of sex) which keeps the area extra sensitive.
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Who isn’t circumcised?
According to Edward Wallerstein, author of Circumcision: An American Health Fallacy, about 80 percent of the world’s population do NOT practice circumcision.
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The U.S. just makes it seem abnormal
If you live in the United States, you may not encounter an uncircumcised man very often because we have more cut than uncut men. According to the New York Times, about 80 percent of men in the U.S. are circumcised.
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What about oral?
Typically, if you’re already considering giving an uncircumcised man oral sex, he has an erection. At that point, you’ll experience very little of a difference because the foreskin will be fully retracted.
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They may be at a higher risk for HIV
Research has found that the uncircumcised penis can hold on to as much as 80 percent more bacteria than an circumcised one. This can hurt healthy cells in the penis, and make a man more susceptible to HIV infection.
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They help with lubrication
Some studies suggest that the uncircumcised penis is better at holding onto lubrication. All that extra foreskin is naturally lubricated.
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They may help with orgasms too
Some women report that the extra skin creates added friction and sensation that helps them reach orgasm.
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Rules for putting on a condom: #1
When putting a condom on an uncircumcised man, you have to roll the foreskin back to reveal the shaft.
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Rules for putting on a condom: #2
Stay away from unlubricated condoms. Because the shaft of an uncircumcised man is particularly sensitive, a dry condom can be very uncomfortable for him.
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Rules for putting on a condom: #3
You’ll need a slightly larger condom to cover up the foreskin. The foreskin actually makes the penis longer.
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The skin moves around during sex
The foreskin, if properly under a condom, will glide around during sex. Some women like the sensation this brings.
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They have to be “loosened”
Uncircumcised men actually have to loosen the foreskin over their lifetime, using various exercises. “Tight foreskin” can make the penis harder to clean, and can even make sex painful.
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They’re sensitive to scented soap
If your partner is uncircumcised, keep away from scented soaps around your vagina. These can get on him and irritate the fragile foreskin.
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He’s not a freak
Finally, this should go without saying, but try not to look shocked or disgusted when you encounter your first uncut penis. Let’s be mature.
