| This article is about smegma, a secretion of mammalian genitals.See Vernix caseosa for the substance that covers the skin of a baby at birth.See Smegma (band) for the experimental noise band.It has a characteristic strong odor.Smegma is common to all mammals, male and female.Mycobacterium smegmatis is the characteristic bacterium involved in smegma production, and is generally thought to form smegma from epidermal secretions.In healthy animals, smegma helps clean and lubricate the genitals.In veterinary medicine, analysis of this smegma is sometimes used for detection of urinary infections, such as trichomoniasis.Human smegma
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3.Both males and females produce smegma.In males smegma is produced and accumulates under the foreskin of uncircumcised individuals; in females it collects around the clitoris and in the folds of the labia minora.Smegma is noticeable as a smooth or moist texture until it is allowed to accumulate, when it takes on its characteristic texture and appearance described in many texts as "cheesy".Because smegma tends to accumulate under the foreskin in males, its presence is less common and less noticeable in circumcised males.Accumulation of smegma can cause or aggravate a variety of irritations known as balanitis.American Cancer Society states that more recent studies have failed to support this.In females, the hood of the clitoris can be gently pulled back to wash away accumulated smegma.References
O'Neill HJ, Gershbein LL.Lipids of human and equine smegma.Effects of hygiene among the uncircumcised Krueger H, Osborn L.How smegma serves the penis: Nature's assurance that the uncircumcised glans penis will function smoothly is provided by smegma.Human subpreputial collection: its nature and formation.The carcinogenicity of smegma: debunking a myth.Eur Acad Dermatol Venereol 2006;20(9):1046.All text is available under the terms of the GNU Free Documentation License.See Copyrights for details.Smegma is an American experimental noise group formed in Pasadena, California in 1973 and currently based in Portland, Oregon.Originally part of the Los Angeles Free Music Society (LAFMS) movement of the 1970s, Smegma is one of the few music collectives of that era still active today.Author Richard Meltzer became their vocalist in the late 1990s.This article on a United States experimental music band is a stub."Smegma is probably the most misunderstood,
most unjustifiably maligned substance in nature.Smegma is clean,
not dirty, and is beneficial and necessary.It moisturizes the glans
and keeps it smooth, soft, and supple.Its antibacterial and
antiviral properties keep the penis clean and healthy.All mammals
produce smegma.The
animal kingdom would probably cease to exist without smegma.The Case Against Circumcision," by Paul M."Infant Smegma: Skin cells from the glans of
the penis and the inner foreskin are shed throughout
life.They escape by working their way to the tip of the
foreskin.These escaping discarded skin cells constitute
infant smegma.""An infant's glans is very delicate and can be
seriously irritated by urine.The foreskin acts as a
cover for the glans and produces smegma for a
protective coating.""As to smegma, the normal secretion
produced under the foreskin, Gairdner claimed that this
substance protects the glans.This is particularly
important if wet diapers are left on too long, since
decomposition of the urine can cause irritation of the
glans if it is not coated with smegma.""All animals produce smegma, and none is
circumcised.When mammals reproduce, smegma is
deposited.If smegma contained a carcinogen or even
an irritant, then the propagation of the species would
be jeopardized.Circumcision: An American Health Fallacy,
by Edward Wallerstein, Springer Publishing Co."Several researchers have tried to prove that
smegma causes cancer; all have failed.Not only is
smegma not harmful, it is actually beneficial, serving
as a protective coating and lubricant for the glans.""The Circumcision Decision," by Edward
Wallerstein, Pennypress, Inc.The
theory is that the uncircumcised penis, because it may
generate a waxy substance called smegma, can
produce cancer of the penis and cancer of the cervix
(neck of the womb) ...Further evidence that circumcision is
not linked with cancer comes from tests of human
smegma.In 1942, the National Cancer Institute
conducted careful experiments and found that smegma
had no carcinogenic effect whatsoever."Analogous to tears, smegma is the
compilation of secretions by ectopic sebaceous glands
located in the prepuce, the seminal secretions of the
Cowper's gland and the prostate, the mucin content of
the secretions of the urethral glands, and the sloughed
epithelial cells.The prepuce normally prevents detection
of this phenomenally charged scent until the glans is
exposed at the time erection takes place."Neonatal Circumcision: An Update, by Robert S.It
lubricates the cavity between the foreskin of the penis
and the glans, thus allows smooth movement between
them during intercourse ...To secure its even distribution,
smegma is formed from the whole inner surface of the
foreskin cavity ..."If allowed to accumulate for several years,
smegma might possibly cause some irritation.But,
even this is doubtful."Published by Houghton Mifflin Company.Web Search powered by Google
Thesaurus.Lexico Publishing Group, LLC.HOW SMEGMA SERVES THE PENIS
by Joyce Wright, M.Smegma is secreted by glands beneath
the foreskin of the uncircumcised penis.During an erection,
the glans increases in size.It is yielding enough and
thin enough to accept the enlarged glans.These findings tally
with the amount of smegma produced at various ages.Comparatively little is formed in childhood.Middle age follows with a decline in amount until there is a
virtual absence of the substance in old age.Soviet researchers have at last supplied the
answer.Circumcision in infancy is a near
routine procedure in the United States.One must suppose then that
most men would lack smegma though an absence of foreskin.American Academy of Pediatrics stated, "there are no valid
medical reasons for circumcision in the neonatal period."In addition, parents are becoming
more aware of the negative consequences of circumcision.This will be true for those whose circumcision is
complete.This means, in effect
keeping it free from an undesirable collection of smegma.In its fresh state,
smegma is a wholesome and functional lubricant.These are conditions
that require medical attention.Such compact masses of smegma can lead to chronic
disease, and even prepare the way for cancerous changes.United States but is frequent in certain
tropical countries.Usually a preceeding phimosis is present.Cancer of the penis is now known to be associated with the
presence of the human papilloma virus (HPV).Additional risk factors are hygiene, genital
warts, and number of sexual partners.Smegma is not now
believed to be carcinogenic.Rather, it has been concerned with the
causation of cervical carcinoma in in women.Such research is
beset with difficulties.CIRP note: It
is now clear that smegma is not a carcinogen.Cancer for more
information.How smegma serves the penis.Latin smgma, detergent, from Greek, from smkhein, to wash off.This information should not be considered complete, up to date, and is not intended to be used in place of a visit, consultation, or advice of a legal, medical, or any other professional.This page was last modified 18:11, 8 January 2008.Media in category "Smegma"
There are 4 files in this category.Amazon Bambi, Arsene Zara, Borneo Jimmy, Burned Mind, Cheesebro, Cheese It Ritz, Chucko Fats, D.Howlin Wolf, Jazz, Lee Rockey, Monk, Miles, Captian Beefheart, Mckinley Morganfield, Art Ensemble of Chicago, Perry Robinson, WOLF EYES!Baltimore westside, High Zero, David Keenan, Tarpis Tula, Chris Corsano, Hair Police, Charles Ives, Edgard Varese, Leon Thereimin, Lon Chaney jr.Brian Wilson, Charles Mingus, Ed Wood, Bela Lugosi, John Waters, Russ Meyer, Kitten Nativedad, Haji, Tura Satana, Steve Underwood, Tuesday Weld, Roddy McDowell, Liz, The Loved One, Terry Southern, Prurient, T, Caroliner, Rubber 0 Cement, Carlos Giffoni, Metalux, Oum Kalshoum, Farouz, Hicham , Ricky Nelson, Ozzie and Harriet, Raymond Scott, John Wiese, Sharkiface, Bob Wills, Cab Calloway, Shoobie Taylor, Wanda Jackson, the Fendermen, Johnny Cash, Ernest Tubb, Ray Collins, Jimmy Carl Black, Frank Bedahl, Little Richard, Sammy Davis jr.The Trieners, LAFMS, The Red Shoes, Alice Cooper (before he went solo!The Mothers Of Invention, Dion McGregor, Jack Benny, Demons, Steve Kenney, The Galen, Aaron Dilloway, Dead Machines, The Hair Police, Burning Star Core, Jack Webb, Eric Dolphy, Link Wray, Peter B.Smegma, Born in Pasadena, CA.OK, be patient with me i'm filling in the details, if something needs to go in here, LET ME KNOW!They played such infamous shows as "jerry Lewis telethon" live telecast from the Coronado High School in front of the trophy case(audio and video recordings), Dr.Id 's cable television show "the terminal timewarp hour" (id n odd prod.Ju Suk Reet Meate, Chucko Fats, Dr.Id, Amazon Bambi and Cheese It Ritz moved to Corvallis Oregon in fall of 1975 and then on to Portland Oregon, Where all but Chucko remained.Wear Teeth" Smegma's first full length LP (recorded 1978) , released on LAFMS."Pigs For Lepers" and "Flies like Holidays" recorded 1982 for Smegma's own "Pigface Records"."Flies like holidays" was a compilation of various Portland experemental music artists, featureing; "Possum Society", "Gourmet Dogs", "Faulty Denial Mechanism", "Smegma" "Dickensmeglee" (Featureing Lee Rockey, check out "Lee Rockey Music" DE STIJL) and others.Smegma worked with TimKerr records to release, "ISM", featureing Ace Farren Ford, Lee Rockey, Arsene Zara, Samek Cosmano and John Jensen."Rumblings" CD Hanson, "30 Years of Service" Smegma with Steve Mackay, Radon CD, West coast tour with Rubber O Cement, Comets On Fire and Wolf Eyes.KRAAK festival Belgium, Les Voutes Paris with Caroliner.Subcurrent,, Smegma tour with Runzelstirn and Gurglestock brought to you by Harbingersound featureing Hototogisu, Birds of Delay, Deepkiss 720 and more..Lee Rockey Music LP, DE STIJL (AMAZING posthumous release by Jazz giant and Smegma member Lee Rockey)2007 QBICO 57 Smegma and Perry Robinson, "Nattering Naybobs Of Negativity" CD Harbingersound.........Mike Lastra had the Portland premeire of his film "Northwest Passage" in northwest portland at the 21st ave."Are you sure you want to delete this comment?"My best thoughts are with you...THE ALIENS ARE COMING !!!!....Ah, I've heard SOO much about you!You people have revolutionized Portland, you won and all the moldy figs lost.But a little moldy fig music is nice sometimes, but dated are better and they come from the dessert where it does not rain.Eternal Ephemeron Association, give me the highest satisfaction."Urgent Security Alert","Warning: You are submitting information to an outside site.Do you wish to continue your form submission?"Id + " Text: " + targetLink.All content on this website, including dictionary, thesaurus, literature, geography, and other reference data is for informational purposes only.This information should not be considered complete, up to date, and is not intended to be used in place of a visit, consultation, or advice of a legal, medical, or any other professional. |
