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Archives of Sexual Behavior

, Volume 10, Issue 4, pp 383–393 | Cite as

Prepuce restoration seekers: Psychiatric aspects

  • Paul C. Mohl
  • Russel Adams
  • Donald M. Greer
  • Kathy A. Sheley
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Abstract

A new subgroup of patients within the homosexual community has been identified who are characterized by preoccupation with their absent foreskins. They associate their circumcised status with a sense of incompleteness, anger over a lack of choice, and their sense of masculinity. Four patients who sought surgical reconstruction are reported. None were Jewish or psychotic. All tolerated surgery well. Preliminary etiologic hypotheses are advanced, emphasizing psychodynamic and imprinting possibilities.

Key words

circumcision uncircumcision foreskin homosexuality prepuce reconstruction 

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© Plenum Publishing Corporation 1981

Authors and Affiliations

  • Paul C. Mohl
    • 1
    • 2
  • Russel Adams
    • 3
  • Donald M. Greer
    • 4
  • Kathy A. Sheley
    • 1
    • 5
  1. 1.Department of PsychiatryUniversity of Texas Health Science Center at San AntonioSan AntonioUSA
  2. 2.Psychosomatic Consultation/Liaison Section, Psychiatry ServiceAudie Murphy Veterans Administration Medical CenterSan AntonioUSA
  3. 3.Department of Behavioral ScienceUniversity of Oklahoma Health Science CenterOklahoma CityUSA
  4. 4.Department of Surgery and Division of Plastic and Reconstructive SurgeryUniversity of Texas Health Science Center at San AntonioSan AntonioUSA
  5. 5.Department of Obstetrics and GynecologyUniversity of Texas Health Science Center at San AntonioSan AntonioUSA

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