Men often wonder if it is possible to walk with the open head of the penis. There is nothing wrong with this, moreover, this even has its advantages. In some men, the glans penis is not always open, so in order not to worry about its condition, it is recommended to perform an operation to remove the foreskin.
Features of the structure of the penis
To accurately understand the mechanism of opening the glans penis, it is important to consider the general structure of the organ. It includes three parts: the root (the scrotum with testicles is located in it), the body (it is also called the trunk) and the head itself.
At the end of the head there is a special hole through which urine comes out at the time of urination, and in adult men sperm when an orgasm is received.
On the head is a patch of skin covering it. Such skin is called foreskin. It consists of several parts (petals). One part is plain skin and refers to the outer. And the second (internal) is covered with a mucous membrane. In the mucous membranes are special glands that provoke the release of mucus - smegma. Such mucus is distinguished by its unique composition, which provides the head with a smooth glide, and also protects the genital organ from damage by various pathogens and bacteria.
In newborns at an early age, the foreskin is most often connected to the head with the help of adhesions, which in the medical field are called synechiae. They help the head remain within the foreskin. Older men do not have such mounts, their head can freely open both at the time of ejaculation, and in the normal state.
Head opening time
Opening the glans penis is an individual procedure. According to statistics, in about 4% of boys, the foreskin opens its head in the first month after birth. In 15-20% of children, the head begins to open at the age of 6-12 months. But in 90% of children, this process begins at the age of 3 to 5 years. In this case, the discovery is most often carried out with the help of parents or pediatricians and passes without much pain.
Self-opening of the head, as a rule, occurs at the age of 6 to 8 years. In some children, this process begins already at a late age (from 12 to 14 years). It is important to remember that if a complete discovery has not occurred even after 15 years, then the child should be immediately shown to a specialist.
Circumcision procedure
After receiving an answer to the question of whether it is possible to walk with an open head, many men decide to conduct an operation. For a long time, the circumcision procedure is considered the easiest method to maintain the penis head in regular cleanliness. In some countries, such an operation is mandatory.
When to do
Men go to the removal of the foreskin from the penis for various reasons. Some conduct it for hygienic reasons, since dirt and a large number of pathogenic microorganisms can accumulate in the foreskin, which can provoke the appearance of a dangerous disease.
Others decide to eliminate the flesh because of their sexual partner, who may not like the appearance of the penis with a closed head. Most often, the main role in the decision to do the operation is played by medical indications and aesthetic factors.
Main advantages
Can I walk with my head open? There are many advantages to this condition:
- Protection against inflammation in the urinary tract. In some men who walk with a permanently closed genital head, a large amount of smegma accumulates in the preputial sac . It leads to inflammation of the head of the penis, causes discomfort, including a strong burning sensation. Most often, this problem occurs in the presence of phimosis - fusion of the foreskin of the head. This condition is especially common among children, but with age it goes away and requires surgery only in extreme cases.
- Prevention of oncological formations in the body. Smegma includes dangerous carcinogens that can trigger cancer of the glans penis.
- Resolving problems with urination. If the foreskin closes the external opening of the urethra on the glans penis, this can impede the flow of urine and cause delays in the flow of fluid, which in turn will lead to an increase in the volume of the bladder.
- Lesions of the skin. With regular closure of the glans penis, the risk of skin lesions increasing several times. Smegma is considered a good medium for the spread of pathogenic organisms, bacteria, infections and viruses.
- AIDS protection. Specialists were able to prove that circumcised men who constantly walk with their heads open are significantly less likely to become infected with HIV.
Dangers of circumcision
The main disadvantages of circumcision include:
- Getting painful shock. If the surgery is performed without anesthesia, then the person feels severe pain, which can lead to pain shock. To a greater extent this applies to infants.
- Hygienic procedures. After the circumcision procedure, there is a need for thorough and regular care of the glans penis. It is important to remember that large numbers of bacteria and viruses can accumulate in folds and indentations near the bridle. The foreskin helps protect against their effects.
- Not following ethical rules. If circumcision is performed in a newborn baby, then this discredits him. Many environmental and human rights organizations believe that the removal of any part of the body in any person should be accompanied by his consent. The baby cannot give her consent to such a procedure, which means circumcision in this case should be prohibited.
- Possible complications. Surgical interventions for a man who has not reached puberty can provoke some physical injuries: retraction of the penis into the body, the onset of bleeding, the appearance of a bend due to lack of skin, accidental clipping of the head of the penis during surgery, varicose veins, problems with sensitivity.
Disadvantages of the procedure
Can I walk with an open head? It is possible, however, there are certain nuances. The disadvantages include the fact that with constant walking with an open head of the penis, a man increases the risk of accidental injury. In addition, in this case, the head of the penis may hurt due to regular friction on underwear.
Some men report a decrease in sexual arousal during intercourse, in some cases even problems with erectile function occur.
Other guys even like to walk with an open head, they note an increase in the duration of sexual intercourse. Which is a significant plus. This can be explained by the fact that if you walk with an open head, the sensitivity will be much lower. This is everyone’s personal choice.