(200) Anatomic Maps of Erogenous Sensation & Pleasure in the Penis: Do Circumcised Men Report These Differently Than Uncircumcised Men?

Abstract Introduction For thousands of years male circumcision (MC) has been performed for cultural, religious, aesthetic, and public health reasons, it continues to be among the most common surgical procedure worldwide. The effects MC on sexual function remains controversial, despite recent systematic reviews demonstrating no adverse effects. A key area debate regarding impact penile sensation. Existing literature evaluating changes in sensitivity pleasure following have primarily focused penis glans frenulum-area shaft. Additionally, studies describing orgasm ease reaching orgasm/ejaculatory latency. In truth, although patients rely providers counsel them about what results they might expect occur with MC, erogenous sensation other orgasm-related domains are still not well understood. Objective We sought expand existing by assessing throughout entire surface area, evaluate differences reported circumcised uncircumcised men. Methods Adult subjects recruited from a paid anonymous online survey platform (QualtricsTM, USA) were shown anatomic illustrations whose was divided into 12 different regions. Subjects instructed identify regions found pleasurable when touched during sex, rate each 1-10 scale. also asked characterize their typical across six domains: 1. Lead-time, 2. Orgasm duration, 3. Perceived body-location(s) orgasm-sensation, 4. Classification experience as single or multiple-peak event, 5. Refractory period 6. Overall satisfaction. Comparisons between men 2-tailed T-test. Benjamini-Hochberg Procedure FDR=0.05 applied control multiple comparisons. Results completed 227 (mean age ± SD, 46.6 17.7y) 175 (47.8 18.1y). There significant ratings all twelve cohorts. However, which gave significantly more (vs. uncircumcised) preference penis-tip (38% vs 17%, p=0.024) middle third ventral shaft (63% 48%, p=0.036). quality queried Conclusions Our findings suggest that both experiences similarly. Although we often think tip being “most erogenous” location men, scored erogeneity generally similar length penis. overall did differ, areas “pleasurable sex”, compared counterparts. These will important share families considering MC. Disclosure No