Foreskin restoration is becoming increasingly popular in the U.S. and around the world among men who were forcibly circumcised as children, or who willingly underwent circumcision as adults and now regret that decision.
A groundbreaking study showed that circumcision significantly reduces male sexual sensitivity. A preliminary poll of circumcised men published in 1999 documents the harm done to men from childhood circumcision. A larger followup survey in 2012 (published in 2017) expands understanding about the harm created by circumcision. Read the summary or the full report. Another, even larger, survey in 2021 of circumcision sufferers and foreskin restorers was published in 2023. Download the Abridged Summary and Unabridged Supplement here.
The physical, sexual and psychological benefits of what many men refer to as "foreskin restoration" are numerous. To be clear, however, once the foreskin is destroyed by circumcision, remedial efforts to approximate the look, function and feel of the natural foreskin are the next best alternative to the "real thing". What is being accomplished is in many ways "uncircumcision."
Non-surgical foreskin restoration is relatively simple, affordable and painless. The restorer is in complete control of the outcome.
Surgical foreskin restoration is painful, imperfect and costly, and the restorer has no control over the outcome.
Listed below are many of the products, support groups and websites to help circumcised men regain their genital integrity.
RESTORATION PRODUCTS These popular foreskin restoration devices are widely used to repair circumcision damage. P.U.D. - Penile Uncircumcising Device One of the simplest and most effective stainless steel products for foreskin restoration.
The VacuTrac - THIS DEVICE IS NO LONGER MANUFACTURED OR SOLD
Foreballs - THIS DEVICE IS NO LONGER MANUFACTURED OR SOLD
As of December 2012, the Foreballs restoration device is no longer manufactured. We recommend that you consider the P.U.D. Restoration Device click here
Visit www.foregen.org
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BOOKS Undoubtedly, the best book on the subject of foreskin restoration (out of print but e-book is available):
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VIDEOS
These videos discuss why many circumcised men are unhappy about circumcision, as well as how to restore the foreskin.
Restoration in Focus
A comprehensive video demonstrating the process for repairing the damage of circumcision through manual foreskin restoration, which materials are needed and where to get them. The reasons why a man subjected to circumcision at birth would desire foreskin restoration, and what benefits can be derived from it, are explored in the video Whose Body, Whose Rights?
Whose Body, Whose Rights?
This video contains footage of men discussing the benefits of foreskin restoration. By far the most comprehensive video on the subject of male circumcision, and the only such program to gain recognition through several awards and broadcast by PBS.
They Cut Babies, Don't They? One Man's Struggle Against Circumcision
This video contains footage of men discussing the benefits of foreskin restoration, as well as explicit images of the methods used by these men to accomplish foreskin restoration. If at times the voices of men against circumcision sound strident, this video will surely explain why.
Foreskin Restoration Support Groups
These organizations are extremely helpful to men who are considering, or in the process of, foreskin restoration. They offer valuable ongoing technical assistance and moral support. Individual contacts and groups are located throughout the United States and in numerous countries throughout the world. Major websites are listed below:
National Organization of Restoring Men (N.O.R.M.)
http://www.norm.orgN.O.R.M. - Southern California
http://www.norm-socal.orgN.O.R.M. - United Kingdom
http://www.norm-uk.org/
OWN A PIECE OF HISTORY
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BODY INTEGRITY
A BASIC HUMAN RIGHTCircumcision Harms. Protect Children.
NOHARMM Body Integrity Poster (1998)
Posters are available in limited quantity (less than 100)
and are suitable for framing.Purchases support the ongoing work of the Global Survey of Circumcision Harm.
Important off-site links:
View survey results from men who have documented their harm from circumcision Global Survey of Circumcision Harm Urge the media to report circumcision harm and the functions of the foreskin Sign the Petition
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