Curious About Resto

[xman]

Hello all,

I've just become a father to a beautiful baby boy. There was never any question in my mind or my spouse's that circ was unnecessary and just bad propaganda so our boy is intact. After discussing the issue on a parenting forum and another I was lead to NOCIRC and NORM and am considering restoring my foreskin. I know that there are some structures that my son has (and that I once had) that I can never regain, but my main concern is actually for his benefit. I am confident that I will be able to explain the difference to him when he's old enough and I'm also confident that he will be a confident, intact young man. My only fear would be if he were still very young, noticed our differences and were prompted to explore himself before he is old enough to exhibit excellent cleanliness skills and end up causing some distress which might cause him to consider some of the negative propaganda at some point in his life.

I do also consider that it might help myself and my wife, but the truth is we're both comfortable with how I am at the moment. If it could be better though ...

Just curious at this point and looking to hear people's opinions and experiences.

X

[z726]

Congratulations on recently becoming a father. Boys often take after their dads, so I guess if you think he'll grow up as a confident young man then that says something about you too.

And it's good that you're comfortable with how you are, because foreskin restoration will take a while - but it is so worth it.

Regarding differences between your penis and your son's - his would actually still be physically attached to the glans, so that's a big difference. When he's older and it separates, there will be a band of tissue at the tip of his foreskin that's more elastic than what we can produce by expanding our skin, which helps to keep the skin forward. What we can do to replace that function is to grow enough skin to extend past the glans and hold itself in place.

[xman]

When he's older and it separates, there will be a band of tissue at the tip of his foreskin that's more elastic than what we can produce by expanding our skin, which helps to keep the skin forward. What we can do to replace that function is to grow enough skin to extend past the glans and hold itself in place.
How much difficulty or concern is there with a longer restored vs. original foreskin with regards to urination and cleanliness?

What is the best way to simulate the natural state when considering restoration? Is one technique better than another for this?

X

[Tormod - IRL]

Well done XMAN (and your spouse who did all the hard work!)

You will find the guys here very helpful.

I didn't get any sons. Two uncut grandsons.

All the methods (see the methods' section) seem to work fine. It will be a matter for you to evaluate them and to choose those which fit with your lifestyle. If you are tightly cut (very little, or zero, skin movement when erect) then it may be best to start with T-taping.

I am now (after several years of off and on restoring) nearly fully covered while flaccid. On cold days I am fully covered. There is no problem with urination - just pull the skin back far enough to allow a directed stream. A bit of a shake afterwards is all that is needed.

Hygiene. A quick wash under the new skin with warm water every day is all that is needed.

[Distalero]

Just to play devil's advocate to Tormod's excellent post: some guys have noticed a light but distinctive odor (some say "fragrance") to the revitalized old inner foreskin, assuming you have some left. The revitalization will happen over time. The odor is light, that is, if you practice hygiene on a regular basis. I personally notice this as well.

This is worth mentioning because new restorers (not to mention significant others) may or may not be initially aware that this can happen. This ought not to be much of a surprise, considering that women also display this, but it bears stating that during the effort of restoration you may notice a temporary, increased (and perhaps not so pleasant) odor from whatever method you use, particularly if you use one of the devices out there. This usually results from any residual urine left on the device during the day. So urination during the lengthy time that you are restoring may require some extra effort at hygiene (to address your question fully), and hygiene may require some extra effort to satisfy your spouse.

Otherwise, hats off to you and your spouse for having the insight and compassion to protect your son.

By the way, I doubt that your son will notice any difference between you and himself for some time to come. Kids see, but they don't necessarily process and discriminate for years. If he finally asks, you can tell him he has the better model, which happens to be true :D.

[z726]

What is the best way to simulate the natural state when considering restoration? Is one technique better than another for this?


All techniques work on pretty much the same principle of putting tension on the skin to stimulate growth. There isn't one that's better than another, aside from how convenient it is for you.

Trust me, it'll look natural or very close to it when you're done. Or actually don't take my word for it, and look at people's pics in the Progress Galleries forum.

[ScottC]

Congratulations on the birth & the INTACT decision! I'm a family doctor & wonder did ANY of your docs offer INFO on circumcission or did they just accept your desire to keep your son intact? If they did offer info, did you feel it was unbiased? Being cut yourself, how did you come to the decision to keep your son intact?

I'm trying to work w/ my patients, but it is a very backwoods area & many seem to think I'm crazy for even being interested in what they decide! It's VERY frustrating!

Any input you can offer wouldbe greatly appreciated!

Dr. C

[xman]

Congratulations on the birth & the INTACT decision! I'm a family doctor & wonder did ANY of your docs offer INFO on circumcission or did they just accept your desire to keep your son intact? If they did offer info, did you feel it was unbiased? Being cut yourself, how did you come to the decision to keep your son intact?

I'm trying to work w/ my patients, but it is a very backwoods area & many seem to think I'm crazy for even being interested in what they decide! It's VERY frustrating!

Any input you can offer wouldbe greatly appreciated!

Dr. C
During one of our prenatal classes we found a piece of paper listing the pros and cons. Other than that, nobody said a thing to us about it. It isn't routine. It isn't covered. It isn't even recommended. To get a circumcision in BC now, (likely most of Canada) you have to go and ask for it.

My step father was from Scotland and he wasn't cut and never had a problem. He just said it's not something they do where he was from and that they like to do it here. That was enough for me to start thinking critically about it.

My wife is from South America where circ. is not regularly practiced either and neither her father nor her brother are cut so for us the decision is one of nature. If it ain't broke ...

If I were you I'd consider directing your patients to www.circumstitions.com or get some material from them to counter all the pro circ. propaganda your patients are exposed to.

X

[greg_b]

Congratualtions and way to go!

I have 2 sons, both normal. I have been restoring since they were around 4th grade. They are fully aware of my resoration.

Restoring is well worth the effort in my opinion.

Regards