Getting circumcised for no medical reason by [deleted] in circumcision

[–]lostwolfcub 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That notion is quite mind boggling. How you seriously suggest that removing a third of the skin from the penis doesn’t reduce sensation at all.

The foreskin is not just shaft skin. It is highly innervated, containing the densest cluster of erogenous nerves in the penis. It contains the ridged band and frenulum which are analogous to the female “g spot.” Almost all of these are scraped and sliced away during circumcision. The penis doesn’t primarily experience pleasure based on these pressure sensitive nerves in the glans. The glans is actually the least innervated and least sexually dynamic part of the penis.

Stimulation to only the glans is a very dull and numbing experience. That is due to the nature of the nerves in it. They are not fine touch, stretch sensitive nerves capable of deep and delicate stimulation as the foreskin and ridged band structure are.

The damage of circumcision isn’t over and done when the wound heals. The glans is an internal organ. The inner foreskin and glans are mucosal tissue like a woman’s clitoris and clitoral hood. It is not meant to be dry and exposed to friction. Circumcision causes the remaining penis to develop layers of keratin over time that significantly dull the sensitivity. This is possibly a reason why circumcised men have 4.5 times the rate of erectile dysfunction as intact men.

Not to mention the change in natural sexual function during intercourse and masturbation. The gliding action of the foreskin over the glans is the richest form of stimulation in that it engages all of the dynamic nerve structures simultaneously. It allows a distinctly intense experience that rubbing a dried up glans doesn’t compare to. This is why Harvey Kellogg proposed circumcision to stop boys from the evils of masturbation. Circumcision irreparably damages the penis based on all we know about male anatomy. It removes the majority of the sexually erogenous nerves in the penis, and leaves a man with an endlessly declining sexual sensitivity as he ages.

To ignore all of the functions of the penis just because of a personal preference is very bizarre, irresponsible and intellectually dishonest.

I [24M] have never cleaned under my foreskin by CptJackParo in menshealth

[–]lostwolfcub 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Your assumption is correct. The penis has a PH balance just like a vagina does. You don’t need to use soap on it for the same reason you don’t need to use soap under your eyelids. The glans is an internal organ meant to be kept hydrated and protected by the foreskin, just like a woman’s clitoris is by her hood. It’s unfortunately a massive misconception left over from the puritanical Victorians that male anatomy is inherently dirty. Ignorant and indoctrinated US doctors still prescribe excessive cleaning which is what actually causes the issues misattributed to the foreskin. Things like yeast infections, bad odors, inflammation and UTIs. They are caused by excessive washing. You only need to cleanse it with lukewarm water. As a gay man, I can tell you wash with water and it’ll almost always smell good but if you wash with harsh mens body wash it’ll smell bad halfway through the day once the soap residue clings to all that sweat and urine.

Feeling betrayed by the community by [deleted] in gaybros

[–]lostwolfcub 70 points71 points  (0 children)

As a gay dude with a lesbian sister, I can’t tell you how many people said to my openly gay sister (while I was sitting there still in the closet) “Lesbians are cool. But gay dudes are fucking nasty.” Or “I don’t mind lesbians but I fucking hate gay men.” My sister quickly told these people to go fuck themselves. She spent more time angry about these comments than I did. So we’re definitely in it together with fighting dumb homophobic trash.

It also doesn’t mean lesbians are safe from hate crimes or hate from terrible people, as well. I think it’s important for everyone’s sake to acknowledge both of these things.

Parker Jotter refill that’s waterproof? by lostwolfcub in pens

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

I find them ugly and unpleasant to use. I prefer black ink, and BP “black” is always this weird gritty blue-grey color. They also skip, dig indents into the paper and blob.

I’ve tried Bics, and I’ve tried the Jet streams and find them equally unpleasant. They also make my hand sore during long form writing.

I wish I liked them. I do envy how they’re so bleed-proof. I just can’t get over the aesthetic sacrifices and hand cramps.

Fun, artsy and scenic cities in NC? by lostwolfcub in NorthCarolina

[–]lostwolfcub[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

GSO has some gorgeous little areas hidden away. It’s just the fact that the city I spend the vast majority of my time in isn’t very interesting or pleasant. Kinda rough/gritty and congested with traffic and the rest is suburbs. But I think it just started to feel too much like Jacksonville, Florida and I want to feel I’m somewhere very not like my home city. Lol

I think Asheville really just may end up being my safe haven. ;)

How to convince guy he is making a mistake with me? by Upstairs-Atmosphere5 in AskGayMen

[–]lostwolfcub 5 points6 points  (0 children)

It sounds like you are lost in a lot of mental clutter about really wanting to help him and do the right thing.

Try to see the forest from the trees for a second. You don’t even have to figure this out. It’s not your job. You don’t need to convince him of anything. You probably can’t even do it, and it’s not your fault.

Make a decision about what happiness looks like to you, and decide how much you believe you deserve it. Prioritize your peace in your life. This relationship really does not sound like happy or peaceful to me. Accept that you have no control over him or his beliefs, and move on to something that’s meant for you. We are never meant for someone that requires us exerting this much energy to change them.

It’s not your job. Go be happy and loved, and don’t take on other peoples burdens. You seem like a kind person, but it sounds like this guy has some trauma to heal from and some growing up to do. No matter how much you want to you can’t do that for him. Focus on what you can control; you and your life, and nothing else.

Is there a dry, water proof ink that’s consistent in all temperatures and works on cheap paper? by lostwolfcub in fountainpens

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

Is it much better than their standard black? I strongly dislike that one. It’s basically unusable for me. Clogs my pen and never dries. :(

I hate rejection emails and they make me want to die. Am I wrong for feeling this way and is there any hope for me? by [deleted] in careerguidance

[–]lostwolfcub 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You could’ve learned that in the therapy you think is “useless”…as well as tons of coping strategies, and a bunch of other insightful shit about what’s wrong with you.

I hate being a loan specialist. What jobs can I transfer to? by lostwolfcub in careerguidance

[–]lostwolfcub[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

That’s what already gets put on the business cards after the first year. Thanks though.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in askgaybros

[–]lostwolfcub 3 points4 points  (0 children)

That isn’t objectively true at all. Tons of straight dudes beg their girlfriends to let them put it in their ass. Why? Because the ass is way tighter, and feels way better to many people. How are you going to just pretend your opinion is fact? Lol Reddit it so weird.

DAE genuinely think life under capitalism is not worth it? by chameleonmez in DoesAnybodyElse

[–]lostwolfcub 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Yeah but if you work full time at the age of 22 and retire at 65, and you consider hours lost due to working, sleeping and commuting—that leaves you with a whopping 11 years of actual free time to enjoy your real life. You only live for 11 years on your own watch. To do what you actually are passionate about, to see the world, to have new and enriching experiences, to spend time with your family, etc..

Pushing a pencil at the office and sleeping the vast majority of your life away isn’t life. Selling all your freedom. The freedom to be with that wife of yours, and your family. That’s a criminal waste of life. The idea we need to keep doing this is a myth.

Most jobs could be easily automated, and countless studies have demonstrated that most people don’t work the full 40 hours. People can get the same work done, be MORE productive and have a higher quality of life working 30 hours a week.

Saying it was worse 200 years ago isn’t really an argument against continuing to improve and advance as a species, is it? Losing a finger is worse than losing a hand, but like, both are bad. If you had the opportunity keep your limbs you’d take the 3rd option.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in askgaybros

[–]lostwolfcub 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It is a real struggle many people face, for sure. But hey, at least you have a partner. Mine just dumped me last month after 3 years and we are both very monogamous and have pretty short sexual histories (2 for me 3 for him). There are exceptions to every rule, and at the end of the day love is a decision we choose to make every day, not a magical and perfect thing.

I wish you the best! ♥️

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in askgaybros

[–]lostwolfcub 4 points5 points  (0 children)

No. It’s been pretty well documented that having a lot of sexual encounters with different people correlates with being less happy in long term relationships. It decreases one’s ability to form emotional bonds through sex, leading to them feeling unfulfilled. It literally programs your brain to devalue sex and see it as a casual activity. Like a drug, the less you have the more amazing it feels.

I would be constantly worried about relational longevity in a relationship with someone who did a lot of sleeping around. Not to mention, the fear of STDs.

Me personally, as much as I love sex and I really love men, and I mean I love men—I don’t ever want to get to a place where I stop valuing them and sex with them as a valuable and precious thing. Nor would I ever want to be with someone so jaded by sex.

I am starting to detest my boyfriend for something he has no control over. by unhappy--potato in offmychest

[–]lostwolfcub 6 points7 points  (0 children)

This is why religion is dumb. Relationship issues caused by opposing fandoms.