Definitive change in texture/feeling

[Santo]

I haven't found any discussions about it, so I'm writing to find out from the more expert members: After how long can the process of keratinization/drying, thickening and desensitization of the glans be considered complete?

We know well that an exposed glans undergoes these transformations, including the much desired "flaring", and that they occur more or less slowly depending on various factors...
I believe there is a limit within which the skin reaches its ideal condition and from there it remains the same throughout life, (the increasing desensitization, thickening etc. does not continue throughout life I imagine!) this happens for circumcised boys but also for "pulled back" guys.

Now I ask you, after how long has this process settled down, and have you no longer noticed changes of various types (in broad terms obviously, because the body is constantly changing)

I know it's a difficult question to answer, but I started this journey 2 months ago, and I'm really curious about yours.

[brycekez]

Well, I definitely noticed flaring within 1-2 weeks and i've lost a LOT of sensitivity around month (1). I'm new to this too

[Derek]

You can see the changes here😀

[oldestserv]

Looks fantastic derek

[Derek]

Thanks, bro! It's funny that when I try to remember what changes have happened to my glans, I kind of can't recollect a lot because I have lived with it pulled back for so much time. The texture of the skin is soft and dry, not sticky. In terms of keratinization, it doesn't happen, at least in my case, as if it were the bark of a tree which gets coarser year by year. It seems that the skin has just become a bit thicker, and maybe nerves go a bit deeper. But your glans won't become as thick as the sole of your feet.

[Santo]

Sorry, maybe I digressed and wasn't clear. My question is: how long after do you think your glans has completed the keratinization and desensitization process?

I ask this because after two months of exposure, I don't seem to perceive any further changes, either in terms of sensitivity or dryness. So I wonder if this will be the final texture of the glans.

[Derek]

Oh, I see your point. I've noticed that my glans can become very dry, but usually I use moisturizer then because it becomes itchy. Normally, like once a week. In terms of texture, I don't see any noticeable changes. In terms of sensitivity, it's been quite stable for 3-4 years. If I remember correctly, the changes happened during the first two years, and it's been quite the same after that. The ridged band continues to loosen though.

[bareuncut]

Sorry, maybe I digressed and wasn't clear. My question is: how long after do you think your glans has completed the keratinization and desensitization process?

I ask this because after two months of exposure, I don't seem to perceive any further changes, either in terms of sensitivity or dryness. So I wonder if this will be the final texture of the glans.

Are you part-time or full-time retracted? In my experience, if you want to experience completely keratinizied glans with maximum flair-up like us then you need to keep your glans completely bare (from corona to tip) full time for several months. Wearing a tight-fit cotton brief could be helpful. Friction between your bare glans and the brief will accelerate the progress (did for me). It took about 6 months for me to change my status when I started retracting.

[Oldestserv]

You can accelerate the dryness by using surgical spirits on the glans and inner foreskin. Works a treat

[Oldestserv]

This is mine after 2 years