[ ARC forum 2 ]
Written by H 77 at 29 Aug 2005 20:03:42: Re: Tanning
As an answer to: Re: Tanning written by skinner at 19 Aug 2005 15:08:03:
>I'm not circumcised, but I do keep my skin rolled back most of the time. I have sunbathed like this often, and found it to be no great problem - even though my glans may be just a little more sensitive than a permanently exposed one! A little sunscreen on your glans may be a good idea. Circumcised mates have never found any problems, either. Just don't overdo the exposure!
>That's probably right.
The glans may not "tan" visibly but IMO acts similar to the lips in regard to sun exposure.
Most men don't have the occassion to be exposed in the sun for long periods of time.
I am not real sure but I believe the tan that the shaft skin does acquire may tend to persist longer than average skin tan.
In addittion to conventional lotion tanning materials it is also possible to apply a coating of zinc oxide or the newer style lotions containing titanium which physically blocks sun penetration. Either of these could be applied ahead of time and worked in, and have reasonable lasting qualities.