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Re: Glans Sensitivity

Written by Ralesk at 12 Apr 2003 21:29:58:

As an answer to: Glans Sensitivity written by chImp at 12 Apr 2003 16:52:00:

>Can somebody explain to me just exactly how it works? Are there special reseptors on the surface on the glans or something?
>And also: can sensitivity be REGAINED? I.E. will circed guys regain some sensitivity after the "restoration"? Is glans sensitivity simply adjustment to the outside world that works in both directions, or can it only be lost and not regained?

It is said -- and sounds logical -- that to an extent it can be regained.

Obviously, since it gets accustomed to almost constant rubbing --- that if this stimulation is not present anymore, it will eventually "forget" being accustomed to the rubbing.
This is one of the most important things that restoration gives to the people; for we know, neural loss cannot be restored with current technology, so that part of the sensitivity is gone until someone invents some method for growing new nerves.


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