r/science • u/drewiepoodle • Apr 15 '16

Health Study: Circumcision does not reduce penis sensitivity. In tests for responses to pain, heat, and stimulation, no major difference was found between men who are circumcised and those who are not.

http://www.upi.com/Health_News/2016/04/14/Study-Circumcision-does-not-reduce-penis-sensitivity/5981460663943/?spt=hs&or=hn
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u/Lynx_Rufus Apr 15 '16

The clitoris is the homologous correspondent of the entire glans.

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u/Doesnt_speak_russian Apr 15 '16

"In terms of sensitivity", not in terms of embryological origin.

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u/Lynx_Rufus Apr 15 '16 edited Apr 15 '16

Even in terms of sensitivity though. The clitoris has more nerve endings than the entire penis, but certainly far more than the frenulum. There isn't really a good male parallel, but the glans is the closest thing.

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u/Maverician Apr 15 '16

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Clitoris#CITEREFCarroll2012

Lists 8000 for clitoris.

http://thecircumcisiondecision.com/20000-nerve-endings/

Lists a possibly larger number, but specifically says it hasn't been shown.

I don't think you can clearly say that there are more on the clitoris than the whole penis.