17 functions of the normal male foreskin

The "What Is Lost?" list contains itemized anatomical parts, innervation, and functions lost when the foreskin is amputated.

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.

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.

Explaining the normal growth and development of the prepuce from birth through age of 18 years.

This website contains close-up photographs of the normal, natural, intact adult male 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.

The Foreskin - What is it and how it works - Pictures and Diagrams - Circumcision Issues - Foreskin Restoration - The Intact Penis... Need to brush up on your anatomy of what the foreskin is and how it works? This site contains explicit pictures with all the details, along with guidelines on caring for intact children.

Information about the male foreskin and how it works through pictures and diagrams.

Animation illustrating the size of a normal foreskin when unfolded, and the number of nerve endings it contains.

Numerous articles on penile preputial anatomy and physiological function including immunological functions, innervation, vascularity, sexual function, and the effects of circumcision.

Information about the anatomy and function of the prepuce by researcher Dr. John R. Taylor. [English and French]

By John A Erickson - Clearly defines outer shaft skin, outer preputial (foreskin) skin and inner preputial (foreskin) mucous membrane.