NOCIRC Information Series: Intact Penis

Taken from www.nocirc.org They are the experts on the subject, and have done ample amounts of resurch etc.

Please note the care of an intact boy.

 

NOCIRC Information Series: Intact PenisAnswers To Your Questions About Your Young Son's Intact Penisfrom theNational Organization of Circumcision Information Resource CentersEducating A New Generation For The Well-Being Of All Children.www.nocirc.orgWhat is the foreskin?The foreskin - also known as the prepuce - is the fold of skin that normally coversand protects the glans of the penis.The foreskin's inside fold is mucous membrane, like the inside of the mouth, andkeeps the surface of the glans soft, moist and sensitive.The foreskin contains a rich supply of blood vessels and a dense concentration ofnerve endings.The frenulum, the fold of tissue on the underside of the penis, secures the foreskinin its forward position.Specialized erogenous tissue, named the ridged band, encircles the foreskin at itsmucocutaneous junction (where the foreskin's inside and outside folds meet).Infant PenisAdult Penis"What looks like a pin point opening at 7 months will become a wide channel of communicationat 17."- Sir James SpenceHow do I care for my young son's intact penis?The intact penis needs no special care.The foreskin should never be retracted by force.During the first few years of a male's life, the inside fold of his foreskin is attachedto his glans, very much the way the eyelids of a newborn kitten are sealed closed.The tissue that connects these two surfaces dissolves naturally over time - a processthat should never be hurried.The foreskin can be retracted when its inside fold separates from the glans and itsopening widens. This usually happens by age 18. Even if the glans and foreskin separateby themselves in infancy, the foreskin may not be retractable then because the openingof a baby's foreskin may be just large enough to allow for the passage of urine.The first person to retract a child's foreskin should be the child himself.A very young boy usually pulls his foreskin outward. This is normal and natural andno cause for concern; he won't hurt himself. Once a boy discovers that his foreskinis retractable (a wondrous discovery for an intact child), he can easily learn tocare for himself. Telling your son about retractability beforehand will keep himfrom becoming alarmed the first time his foreskin retracts.When a boy is old enough to bathe himself, he can wash his penis when he washes therest of himself. Simple instructions may be helpful.1. Gently slip your foreskin back (if it is retractable).2. Rinse your glans and the inside fold of your foreskin with warm water.3. Slip your foreskin forward, back in place over the glans.At puberty, you can let your son know that with hormonal activity comes new responsibility,including genital hygiene.What causes my son's foreskin to be red?Sometimes the tip of the foreskin becomes reddened. This indicates the foreskin isdoing its job of protecting the glans and urinary meatus (the opening for the passageof urine and semen).When bacteria in the feces react with urine, they produce ammonia that burns theskin and causes ammoniacal dermatitis, commonly known as diaper rash.Other causes of a reddened foreskin are:too much exposure to soiled diapersan inbalance of skin bacteria caused by too many bubble bathshighly clorinated water (swimming pools, hot tubs)soap on the genitalslaundry soap or detergent on clothingantibiotics (microbial flora can be restored by eating live culture yogurt)concentrated urine by not drinking enough waterDrinking water, soaking in warm baths, and running around with bare bottoms helphealing.What is the white lump under my son's foreskin?The white lump is made up of the cells that once attached his foreskin to his glans.As new cells form on the glans and the foreskin's inside fold, old cells form "pockets"that eventually work their way to the tip of the foreskin, where they can simplybe wiped away. The space they occupied becomes the preputial space between the foreskinand the glans. So, if you see a white lump under your son's foreskin, you know thatthe separation of his foreskin and glans is occurring naturally."The worst foreskin problem most intact males ever have is that someone thinks theyhave a problem."- John A. EricksonWhat is phimosis?The Greek word phimosis means muzzled and is used — often incorrectly — to referto a foreskin that cannot be retracted (for whatever reason). A comprehensive discussionof phimosis is beyond the scope of this pamphlet. What parents should know is thatalmost all babies have a non-retractable foreskin. This is normal. The foreskin ofmost males becomes fully retractable by age 18. It is also important to know thatmany adult males with non-retractable foreskins are perfectly happy with them thatway. Adult males with a non-retractable foreskin, who would rather their foreskinretract, can easily and safely stretch their foreskin opening until it is large enoughto slip comfortably over their glans.A non-retractable foreskin is not, in itself, an indication for circumcision.What happens if someone retracts my son's foreskin prematurely?Forcing the foreskin back can be very painful and can cause problems.Tearing the foreskin from the glans leaves raw, open wounds, which can lead to infection.Raw surfaces on the foreskin and glans can heal together, forming adhesions.Small tears in the opening of the foreskin can heal to form non-elastic scar tissue,possibly causing acquired phimosis.The foreskin can get "stuck" behind the glans (paraphimosis). By squeezing the glans,the foreskin can be brought forward again, without circumcision.Why does my son's foreskin "balloon" when he urinates?This is another indication that the natural separation of his foreskin and glansis occurring. One elderly Irishman tells how, as a boy, he and his friends "luckyenough to have a foreskin that ballooned" would stand in a row, urinate, then squeezethe balloon to see who could "shoot" the farthest. As the preputial opening widens,most boys decrease their chances of winning the game but increase their ability toretract their foreskin.Many doctors are unaware of the most recent information about the intact penis andrecommend circumcision for any and every foreskin problem. The National Organizationof Circumcision Information Resource Centers, which is dedicated to preserving andprotecting children's normal, natural wholeness, will be happy to direct you to adoctor who understands the foreskin's functions and importance.More information can be found at:www.nocirc.organdwww.cirp.orgNOCIRC pamphlets: Ten different pamphlets: 50¢ each or $25/100 (same or mixed) plus$5 S/H.The NOCIRC Resource Guide lists the pamphlets, books, articles, newsletters, and videos available from NOCIRC,and other resources as well. Free for SASE.National Organization of CircumcisionInformation Resource CentersPost Office Box 2512San Anselmo, CA 94979-2512 USATelephone: 415-488-9883Fax: 415-488-9660www.nocirc.orgThe information in this pamphlet is not intended to replace the advice and care ofyour pediatrician.

THANKS DEAR AMBER BOGGS

FROM DR. JN SHARMA

 

On 1/23/09, Amber Boggs <rubyrue wrote:

> Taken from www.nocirc.org They are the experts on the subject, and have done

> ample amounts of resurch etc.

> Please note the care of an intact boy.

>

> NOCIRC Information Series: Intact Penis

> Answers To Your Questions About Your Young Son's Intact Penis

> from the

> National Organization of Circumcision Information Resource Centers

> Educating A New Generation For The Well-Being Of All Children.

> www.nocirc.org

> What is the foreskin?

> The foreskin - also known as the prepuce - is the fold of skin that normally

> covers

> and protects the glans of the penis.

> The foreskin's inside fold is mucous membrane, like the inside of the mouth,

> and

> keeps the surface of the glans soft, moist and sensitive.

> The foreskin contains a rich supply of blood vessels and a dense

> concentration of

> nerve endings.

> The frenulum, the fold of tissue on the underside of the penis, secures the

> foreskin

> in its forward position.

> Specialized erogenous tissue, named the ridged band, encircles the foreskin

> at its

> mucocutaneous junction (where the foreskin's inside and outside folds meet).

> Infant Penis

> Adult Penis

> " What looks like a pin point opening at 7 months will become a wide channel

> of communication

> at 17. "

> - Sir James Spence

> How do I care for my young son's intact penis?

> The intact penis needs no special care.

> The foreskin should never be retracted by force.

> During the first few years of a male's life, the inside fold of his foreskin

> is attached

> to his glans, very much the way the eyelids of a newborn kitten are sealed

> closed.

> The tissue that connects these two surfaces dissolves naturally over time -

> a process

> that should never be hurried.

> The foreskin can be retracted when its inside fold separates from the glans

> and its

> opening widens. This usually happens by age 18. Even if the glans and

> foreskin separate

> by themselves in infancy, the foreskin may not be retractable then because

> the opening

> of a baby's foreskin may be just large enough to allow for the passage of

> urine.

> The first person to retract a child's foreskin should be the child himself.

> A very young boy usually pulls his foreskin outward. This is normal and

> natural and

> no cause for concern; he won't hurt himself. Once a boy discovers that his

> foreskin

> is retractable (a wondrous discovery for an intact child), he can easily

> learn to

> care for himself. Telling your son about retractability beforehand will keep

> him

> from becoming alarmed the first time his foreskin retracts.

> When a boy is old enough to bathe himself, he can wash his penis when he

> washes the

> rest of himself. Simple instructions may be helpful.

> 1. Gently slip your foreskin back (if it is retractable).

> 2. Rinse your glans and the inside fold of your foreskin with warm water.

> 3. Slip your foreskin forward, back in place over the glans.

> At puberty, you can let your son know that with hormonal activity comes new

> responsibility,

> including genital hygiene.

> What causes my son's foreskin to be red?

> Sometimes the tip of the foreskin becomes reddened. This indicates the

> foreskin is

> doing its job of protecting the glans and urinary meatus (the opening for

> the passage

> of urine and semen).

> When bacteria in the feces react with urine, they produce ammonia that burns

> the

> skin and causes ammoniacal dermatitis, commonly known as diaper rash.

> Other causes of a reddened foreskin are:

> too much exposure to soiled diapers

> an inbalance of skin bacteria caused by too many bubble baths

> highly clorinated water (swimming pools, hot tubs)

> soap on the genitals

> laundry soap or detergent on clothing

> antibiotics (microbial flora can be restored by eating live culture yogurt)

> concentrated urine by not drinking enough water

> Drinking water, soaking in warm baths, and running around with bare bottoms

> help

> healing.

> What is the white lump under my son's foreskin?

> The white lump is made up of the cells that once attached his foreskin to

> his glans.

> As new cells form on the glans and the foreskin's inside fold, old cells

> form " pockets "

> that eventually work their way to the tip of the foreskin, where they can

> simply

> be wiped away. The space they occupied becomes the preputial space between

> the foreskin

> and the glans. So, if you see a white lump under your son's foreskin, you

> know that

> the separation of his foreskin and glans is occurring naturally.

> " The worst foreskin problem most intact males ever have is that someone

> thinks they

> have a problem. "

> - John A. Erickson

> What is phimosis?

> The Greek word phimosis means muzzled and is used - often incorrectly - to

> refer

> to a foreskin that cannot be retracted (for whatever reason). A

> comprehensive discussion

> of phimosis is beyond the scope of this pamphlet. What parents should know

> is that

> almost all babies have a non-retractable foreskin. This is normal. The

> foreskin of

> most males becomes fully retractable by age 18. It is also important to know

> that

> many adult males with non-retractable foreskins are perfectly happy with

> them that

> way. Adult males with a non-retractable foreskin, who would rather their

> foreskin

> retract, can easily and safely stretch their foreskin opening until it is

> large enough

> to slip comfortably over their glans.

> A non-retractable foreskin is not, in itself, an indication for

> circumcision.

> What happens if someone retracts my son's foreskin prematurely?

> Forcing the foreskin back can be very painful and can cause problems.

> Tearing the foreskin from the glans leaves raw, open wounds, which can lead

> to infection.

> Raw surfaces on the foreskin and glans can heal together, forming adhesions.

> Small tears in the opening of the foreskin can heal to form non-elastic scar

> tissue,

> possibly causing acquired phimosis.

> The foreskin can get " stuck " behind the glans (paraphimosis). By squeezing

> the glans,

> the foreskin can be brought forward again, without circumcision.

> Why does my son's foreskin " balloon " when he urinates?

> This is another indication that the natural separation of his foreskin and

> glans

> is occurring. One elderly Irishman tells how, as a boy, he and his friends

> " lucky

> enough to have a foreskin that ballooned " would stand in a row, urinate,

> then squeeze

> the balloon to see who could " shoot " the farthest. As the preputial opening

> widens,

> most boys decrease their chances of winning the game but increase their

> ability to

> retract their foreskin.

> Many doctors are unaware of the most recent information about the intact

> penis and

> recommend circumcision for any and every foreskin problem. The National

> Organization

> of Circumcision Information Resource Centers, which is dedicated to

> preserving and

> protecting children's normal, natural wholeness, will be happy to direct you

> to a

> doctor who understands the foreskin's functions and importance.

> More information can be found at:

> www.nocirc.org

> and

> www.cirp.org

> NOCIRC pamphlets: Ten different pamphlets: 50¢ each or $25/100 (same or

> mixed) plus

> $5 S/H.

> The NOCIRC Resource Guide

> lists the pamphlets, books, articles, newsletters, and videos available

> from NOCIRC,

> and other resources as well. Free for SASE.

> National Organization of Circumcision

> Information Resource Centers

> Post Office Box 2512

> San Anselmo, CA 94979-2512 USA

> Telephone:

> 415-488-9883

> Fax: 415-488-9660

> www.nocirc.org

> The information in this pamphlet is not intended to replace the advice and

> care of

> your pediatrician.

Yes Thanks Amber! Deb--- On Fri, 1/23/09, jagnarain.sharma <jagnarain.sharma wrote:

jagnarain.sharma <jagnarain.sharmaRe: NOCIRC Information Series: Intact Penis Date: Friday, January 23, 2009, 3:42 PM

 

 

THANKS DEAR AMBER BOGGSFROM DR. JN SHARMAOn 1/23/09, Amber Boggs <rubyrue (AT) socal (DOT) rr.com> wrote:> Taken from www.nocirc..org They are the experts on the subject, and have done> ample amounts of resurch etc.> Please note the care of an intact boy.>> NOCIRC Information Series: Intact Penis> Answers To Your Questions About Your Young Son's Intact Penis> from the> National Organization of Circumcision Information Resource Centers> Educating A New Generation For The Well-Being Of All Children.> www.nocirc.org> What is the foreskin?> The foreskin - also known as the prepuce - is the fold of skin that normally> covers> and protects the glans of the penis.> The foreskin's inside fold is mucous membrane, like the inside of the mouth,> and> keeps the

surface of the glans soft, moist and sensitive.> The foreskin contains a rich supply of blood vessels and a dense> concentration of> nerve endings.> The frenulum, the fold of tissue on the underside of the penis, secures the> foreskin> in its forward position.> Specialized erogenous tissue, named the ridged band, encircles the foreskin> at its> mucocutaneous junction (where the foreskin's inside and outside folds meet).> Infant Penis> Adult Penis> "What looks like a pin point opening at 7 months will become a wide channel> of communication> at 17."> - Sir James Spence> How do I care for my young son's intact penis?> The intact penis needs no special care.> The foreskin should never be retracted by force.> During the first few years of a male's life, the inside fold of his foreskin> is attached> to his glans,

very much the way the eyelids of a newborn kitten are sealed> closed.> The tissue that connects these two surfaces dissolves naturally over time -> a process> that should never be hurried.> The foreskin can be retracted when its inside fold separates from the glans> and its> opening widens. This usually happens by age 18. Even if the glans and> foreskin separate> by themselves in infancy, the foreskin may not be retractable then because> the opening> of a baby's foreskin may be just large enough to allow for the passage of> urine.> The first person to retract a child's foreskin should be the child himself.> A very young boy usually pulls his foreskin outward. This is normal and> natural and> no cause for concern; he won't hurt himself. Once a boy discovers that his> foreskin> is retractable (a wondrous discovery for an intact

child), he can easily> learn to> care for himself. Telling your son about retractability beforehand will keep> him> from becoming alarmed the first time his foreskin retracts.> When a boy is old enough to bathe himself, he can wash his penis when he> washes the> rest of himself. Simple instructions may be helpful.> 1.. Gently slip your foreskin back (if it is retractable) .> 2. Rinse your glans and the inside fold of your foreskin with warm water.> 3. Slip your foreskin forward, back in place over the glans.> At puberty, you can let your son know that with hormonal activity comes new> responsibility,> including genital hygiene.> What causes my son's foreskin to be red?> Sometimes the tip of the foreskin becomes reddened. This indicates the> foreskin is> doing its job of protecting the glans and urinary meatus (the opening for> the

passage> of urine and semen).> When bacteria in the feces react with urine, they produce ammonia that burns> the> skin and causes ammoniacal dermatitis, commonly known as diaper rash.> Other causes of a reddened foreskin are:> too much exposure to soiled diapers> an inbalance of skin bacteria caused by too many bubble baths> highly clorinated water (swimming pools, hot tubs)> soap on the genitals> laundry soap or detergent on clothing> antibiotics (microbial flora can be restored by eating live culture yogurt)> concentrated urine by not drinking enough water> Drinking water, soaking in warm baths, and running around with bare bottoms> help> healing.> What is the white lump under my son's foreskin?> The white lump is made up of the cells that once attached his foreskin to> his glans.> As new cells form on the glans and the

foreskin's inside fold, old cells> form "pockets"> that eventually work their way to the tip of the foreskin, where they can> simply> be wiped away. The space they occupied becomes the preputial space between> the foreskin> and the glans. So, if you see a white lump under your son's foreskin, you> know that> the separation of his foreskin and glans is occurring naturally.> "The worst foreskin problem most intact males ever have is that someone> thinks they> have a problem."> - John A. Erickson> What is phimosis?> The Greek word phimosis means muzzled and is used - often incorrectly - to> refer> to a foreskin that cannot be retracted (for whatever reason). A> comprehensive discussion> of phimosis is beyond the scope of this pamphlet. What parents should know> is that> almost all babies have a non-retractable

foreskin. This is normal. The> foreskin of> most males becomes fully retractable by age 18. It is also important to know> that> many adult males with non-retractable foreskins are perfectly happy with> them that> way. Adult males with a non-retractable foreskin, who would rather their> foreskin> retract, can easily and safely stretch their foreskin opening until it is> large enough> to slip comfortably over their glans.> A non-retractable foreskin is not, in itself, an indication for> circumcision.> What happens if someone retracts my son's foreskin prematurely?> Forcing the foreskin back can be very painful and can cause problems.> Tearing the foreskin from the glans leaves raw, open wounds, which can lead> to infection.> Raw surfaces on the foreskin and glans can heal together, forming adhesions.> Small tears in the opening of

the foreskin can heal to form non-elastic scar> tissue,> possibly causing acquired phimosis.> The foreskin can get "stuck" behind the glans (paraphimosis) . By squeezing> the glans,> the foreskin can be brought forward again, without circumcision.> Why does my son's foreskin "balloon" when he urinates?> This is another indication that the natural separation of his foreskin and> glans> is occurring. One elderly Irishman tells how, as a boy, he and his friends> "lucky> enough to have a foreskin that ballooned" would stand in a row, urinate,> then squeeze> the balloon to see who could "shoot" the farthest. As the preputial opening> widens,> most boys decrease their chances of winning the game but increase their> ability to> retract their foreskin.> Many doctors are unaware of the most recent information about the intact>

penis and> recommend circumcision for any and every foreskin problem. The National> Organization> of Circumcision Information Resource Centers, which is dedicated to> preserving and> protecting children's normal, natural wholeness, will be happy to direct you> to a> doctor who understands the foreskin's functions and importance.> More information can be found at:> www.nocirc.org> and> www.cirp.org> NOCIRC pamphlets: Ten different pamphlets: 50¢ each or $25/100 (same or> mixed) plus> $5 S/H.> The NOCIRC Resource Guide> lists the pamphlets, books, articles, newsletters, and videos available> from NOCIRC,> and other resources as well. Free for SASE.> National Organization of Circumcision> Information Resource Centers> Post Office Box 2512> San Anselmo, CA 94979-2512 USA> Telephone:>

415-488-9883> Fax: 415-488-9660> www.nocirc.org> The information in this pamphlet is not intended to replace the advice and> care of> your pediatrician.