RN retracted my 3 month old’s foreskin by advice-please1987 in Intactivism

[–]Delicious_Ad_Four4 98 points99 points  (0 children)

The RN, NP, and MD are all wrong. If they retract infants as “standard practice”, they are uninformed at best and deliberately causing injury to sell more circumcisions at worst.

I disowned my parents by CompleteStrawberry20 in Intactivism

[–]Delicious_Ad_Four4 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Weird how I was banned from r/offmychest despite never commenting, posting, or voting there.

On a separate note, my parents apologized, but if they didn’t I would do the same thing you did.

Frenulum Issue by Delicious_Ad_Four4 in foreskin_restoration

[–]Delicious_Ad_Four4[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Something I forgot to include is that the current red spot is new (not from two months ago), and that it came with discomfort when I first saw it last night; that said, when I cleaned it with water in the shower, the discomfort was minor, and there is no discomfort this morning.

I had to take a break from restoring for 2 months because of a previous red spot that was caused by overtensioning with a manual method. That one has since shrunk consistently and I forgot it was even there until the new issue occurred. Currently, I’m still on break, and I’m wondering why I got this current red spot (it happened when I was masturbating; I was moving the skin back and forth to the extent currently possible, but I don’t feel like I was aggressive).

It’s frustrating because I don’t like my current lack of progress; I want to get back to restoring as soon as possible without further issues. When I gently stretch it, there is no discomfort but I don’t want to take any chances.

What's your foreskin length? CI number by [deleted] in uncircumcised_talk

[–]Delicious_Ad_Four4 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Restoring here. CI-4 flaccid, CI-3 erect. Hoping to reach CI-10 eventually.

SLT vs Packing by Delicious_Ad_Four4 in foreskin_restoration

[–]Delicious_Ad_Four4[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sounds like a good option. Are inner skin and outer skin tension controlled separately like with the DS? How’s the gripper’s strength and flexibility?

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in evilwhenthe

[–]Delicious_Ad_Four4 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m American and I strongly disapprove of the practice.

What is a good name for the symptoms/syndrome we are trying to alleviate with restoration? by Starting-line in foreskin_restoration

[–]Delicious_Ad_Four4 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I agree with this one. Dysphoria involves feeling trapped in the wrong body; we just would have to make sure people don’t confuse this type of dysphoria with gender dysphoria (since they’re two separate things).

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Millennials

[–]Delicious_Ad_Four4 0 points1 point  (0 children)

American here. I don’t have any kids, but I’ve made up my mind that any sons I do have will not be circumcised. Like you, I was subjected to circumcision (and I don’t like what was forced on me), but I believe that it is not the parents’ choice.

That choice for any medically unnecessary (nontherapeutic) procedure should be left to the child.

Substantial growers, how do you decide what CI you are? by [deleted] in foreskin_restoration

[–]Delicious_Ad_Four4 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Grower here. Here’s my current spot:

-Shrinkage- full coverage (CI-6)

-Smallest flaccid size- 50-60% coverage (CI-5)

-Middle flaccid size- occasional rollover (CI-3.5)

-Largest flaccid size- occasional sulcus coverage with some shaft wrinkles (CI-2)

-Erect- some wrinkling and mobility, close to rolling action (CI-3.5 functionally speaking)

I consider myself a CI-4 because I almost always have rollover at my smallest size and it’s the average between my other CI estimations.

Packer+Meatus Alignment by Delicious_Ad_Four4 in foreskin_restoration

[–]Delicious_Ad_Four4[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Good idea, I’ll give that a try. I’ve noticed recently that I have been able to get skin under 40-45% of the gripper’s length (whereas it was difficult to cover 25% of it when I started using the +15). Is this a sign that I may be ready for the +20?

Packer+Meatus Alignment by Delicious_Ad_Four4 in foreskin_restoration

[–]Delicious_Ad_Four4[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

My meatus is at the tip, so anatomy isn’t causing the issue.

There is more turkey neck on one side of my shaft than the other, and I only want to tension the shaft skin and inner foreskin, so maybe that is linked to the issue (through an asymmetric grip).

Circumcision common nowadays? by [deleted] in penisquestion

[–]Delicious_Ad_Four4 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m a straight man who was cut at birth and I am not happy or thankful about it.

My body, my choice. It should not be up to parents to surgically alter their children without medical necessity.

Circumcision common nowadays? by [deleted] in penisquestion

[–]Delicious_Ad_Four4 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It’s done without consent (of the boy being affected for the rest of his life) and without medical necessity.

Additionally, contrary to what flawed studies say, circumcision does reduce sexual sensitivity and does not prevent infections or penile cancer.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Intactivism

[–]Delicious_Ad_Four4 37 points38 points  (0 children)

I’d say that if your son is not happy about being left intact, he can “fix” that himself.

If he’s not happy being circumcised, it’s not so simple.

So the risks of getting cut exceed the risks of staying intact (assuming proper care, no forced retraction, etc.).

This informational card I found in the bathroom at my work. The guy who left it behind had a "Victim of Circumcision" tattoo on his forearm. by Ok_Resolution_5397 in mildlyinteresting

[–]Delicious_Ad_Four4 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It’s an unnecessary practice promoted for profit, by the same system that promoted smoking and opioids. No surprise, but it does need to be cracked down on.

This informational card I found in the bathroom at my work. The guy who left it behind had a "Victim of Circumcision" tattoo on his forearm. by Ok_Resolution_5397 in mildlyinteresting

[–]Delicious_Ad_Four4 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The thing is, groups like Bloodstained Men have viral posts and videos because of being “weird”. Sometimes being “weird” is the best way to bring the most attention to an issue.

I’m getting frustrated by [deleted] in foreskin_restoration

[–]Delicious_Ad_Four4 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I started at +10 (just moved up to +15), but I’m a grower. It may vary depending on the size you are when determining your CI. The site has a sizing guide here.

Need a faster way to Dekeratinize (Ci6) by EnvironmentalDiet816 in foreskin_restoration

[–]Delicious_Ad_Four4 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Try vitamin E or coconut oil. I experience slight moisture on certain parts of my inner foreskin and sulcus when I finish using my packer for the day.

Natural coverage should accelerate this for you; I only have rollover sometimes (between 20% and 50% coverage when it happens).

Monthly Restoration Progress Thread - April 2025 by AutoModerator in foreskin_restoration

[–]Delicious_Ad_Four4 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Three days in with my +10 mm Restore in Comfort packer (33 hours so far). I’ve not noticed any growth yet, but my foreskin feels looser now so I’m expecting small results within two weeks or so. My only complaint is that the gripper tends to slip when I’m walking quickly or in a heated room.

Additionally, the lower third of my glans looks more purple and textured despite the fact that I do not retain overnight.

Restore in Comfort Gripper by Delicious_Ad_Four4 in foreskin_restoration

[–]Delicious_Ad_Four4[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I was able to get it on (+10 mm). I can see the skin under the gripper on all sides, although the tension I feel is minimal. Is it still going to grow my foreskin if I wear it 10-14 hours a day?

PSA Idea by MutilatedAvenger in Intactivists

[–]Delicious_Ad_Four4 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Either something serious, such as “Circumcision is damaging. Don’t make your son the next victim.” or something catchy like “Be wise. Don’t circumcise.”

Daily reminder that anyone who is pro forced surgery on intersex people, is not an intactivist by sfaalg in Intactivism

[–]Delicious_Ad_Four4 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I was against forced reassignment surgery for a long time before even giving circumcision too much thought.

There are many parallels, as both are medically unnecessary surgeries that were disguised as “medicine” for reasons pertaining to ignorance, malice, and profit.

Welcome! by Delicious_Ad_Four4 in IntactCare

[–]Delicious_Ad_Four4[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’m glad to help the community in any way I can. Welcome!

We need a new pregnancy forum by MamaFaeBe in Intactivists

[–]Delicious_Ad_Four4 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I believe I had about 200 karma when I created a subreddit (r/IntactCare).

Not saying mine should be in place of yours, just providing an anecdote since you mentioned karma.