I've been noticing a bit of an upswing in the number of user registrations over the past month, so I'm curious how you all found this place.
(I was here from the start, since I kind of encouraged Kylar to start it ;D)
I've noticed and wondered the same thing, especially during the last two weeks. Most of them seem to be silent members though, sadly.
Speaking for myself, I found this forum via Google, I must have searched for "pulling back foreskin" or something similar.
I used Google. I can't remember the circumstances though. As I said in my intro I have tried before, showing must have triggered me to think about it again, but I don't know what.
Previously, because guidance of this site has been written in the BBS that Mr. pelagian had operated.
I googled for ways to keep foreskin back and found this site, I suppose a fair number of people will join to see the images, hence the silent members but I'm sure they would say something if they had it to add ;)
Yup. Googled and came across a thread on here. Totally amazed that others were doing the same thing. Loving the advise, posts, and pics from all of you! Since joining, I've learned a new pleasurable way of masturbating, and was educated in the various ways and techniques available.
I kind of missed the old yahoo group so I tended to search online for various keywords, many to do with foreskins and retraction and I think I happened to stumble on this forum.
Thx to Kylar and team who set this up. It has been great reading and learning from the posts in my three days here.
One thought: it does seem like there are a lot of silent members. I thought I saw a bunch of new guests visit the registration page while I was on, but very few posts resulted. Is there a way to post on the registration page that unless you share your contact information, the forum is totally anonymous and that people are encouraged to post questions, experiences, and photos. (I don't remember if it said that).
Just looking for ideas on how to get more posting traffic. I guess we can't give away gift cards... (ha, ha)
For me,
It was a combination of seeing it on Google and the link on an other forum. Being as how I found it in two different ways, I thought I would check it out further.
Quote from: njshore37 on 2015-03-10 23:52:06One thought: it does seem like there are a lot of silent members. I thought I saw a bunch of new guests visit the registration page while I was on, but very few posts resulted.
I know what you mean. Granted, any forum will have a lot of "watchers" who never post, but for something totally anonymous like this, it'd be nice to hear from more people.
Quote from: glb on 2015-03-11 02:09:24It was a combination of seeing it on Google and the link on an other forum. Being as how I found it in two different ways, I thought I would check it out further.
Oh? I'm curious what forum this site was linked on!
Quote from: soundsgreat87
Oh? I'm curious what forum this site was linked on!
http://foreskin-restoration.net/forum/showthread.php?t=20813
Wow, seems like an awful lot of misguided opinions on the subject there!
Quote from: soundsgreat87 on 2015-03-12 06:01:46
Wow, seems like an awful lot of misguided opinions on the subject there!
Some people are waaaaaay off the rocker.
Admin is right — autocircumcision is a stupid and absolutely misused word; and I personally really really dislike it too, in part for that, in part because I dislike circumcision to begin with.
Quote from: Kylar on 2015-03-12 08:19:17
Some people are waaaaaay off the rocker.
Admin is right — autocircumcision is a stupid and absolutely misused word; and I personally really really dislike it too, in part for that, in part because I dislike circumcision to begin with.
Agreed. And that's what I find strange about that thread, the fact there are people arguing that because we choose to retract our foreskins we have some sort of fetish for circumcision. I personally have very strong opinions against circumcision, but if an adult wants to get circumcised that's their decision and their decision alone. And if an adult wants to wear their skin back then that's their decision. Just as if a man wants to grow his hair long, or if a woman wants to have their hair cut short, that's their decision. Maybe it's not the societal norm, but they're entitled to do what they want with their own body as long as they're not hurting anyone else.
The opinions on that thread seem to suggest a great deal of tunnel vision. I can appreciate that their opinions are probably coloured by the fact that they were circumcised at a young age and are now actively trying to restore their lost foreskins, but I find it surprising that they seem to struggle to comprehend that people choose to do things for different reasons. There are people on here who skin back for medical reasons, there are people who skin back for reasons of aesthetic preference, there are those who skin back for sensual reasons, sexual reasons, and probably other reasons too. As for why we don't just go the whole hog and get circumcised? Because we can have the best of both worlds.
Also it seems an incredibly aggressive forum. I'd not hang around a forum like that personally.
Yes, this forum is very helpful and non judgemental. I'm glad I found it. I hope more members will post their views, too.
Quote from: stephen.reilly79 on 2015-03-12 09:41:55
Also it seems an incredibly aggressive forum. I'd not hang around a forum like that personally.
As a member I can inform you that it isn't that bad, and you'll find "aggressive" people on almost any forum that's given enough time to grow and attract enough members. The forum itself is not that aggressive at all and, if anything, people are simply more emotionally charged due to it being based on a topic that concerns body integrity.
The reason why this forum appears more friendly and less emotionally charged is because people here have largely suffered no body violations and manipulate themselves of their own choosing.
Also note that less than 10 people from that forum posted in the thread, and not all of them even agreed. In fact the admin was decidedly neutral to this forum and its topic, and in fact seemed to prefer the concept of trying retraction over straight-up amputation.
Yes I can certainly see that if I'd had part of me lopped off at an early age without good reason I'd be pretty upset. I just don't think I'd necessarily direct that anger at other victims. But ... whatever.
Out of interest why are you a member of a circumcision restoration group? Not judging, just curious.
Quote from: stephen.reilly79 on 2015-03-13 19:18:48
Yes I can certainly see that if I'd had part of me lopped off at an early age without good reason I'd be pretty upset. I just don't think I'd necessarily direct that anger at other victims. But ... whatever.
I don't know about getting angry at other victims, necessarily, even people suffering from the same or similar issues can disagree on topics and differ on how they express themselves.
Quote from: stephen.reilly79 on 2015-03-13 19:18:48Out of interest why are you a member of a circumcision restoration group? Not judging, just curious.
Pretty much the same reason I am a member of a foreskin retraction group; physiological and sexual interest. Plus I'm gay, so dicks interest me.
Only obvious difference is the greater emphasis on respecting the right to body integrity there.
I used to go to forums like that, so I'm not really... surprised by some people's attitudes there. After a few years I'd become knowledgeable enough and helped a bunch of guys to not lose their (previously tight) foreskin, and got fed up by the vicious extremists (on both ends), the sneaky fence-sitters, and just the general mood of the whole thing. Took a looong break and eventually ended up trying to give some advice on a Yahoo Answers like site.
from your link in showyourdick..and am an enthusiast
Yes I agree too. The information found on here is indeed without judgement and I've found it very useful and good to see like minded guys. Personally I just love being skinned back and have found so far that it's more hygienic and comfortable. I've been using surgical spirit on a daily basis to dry out the head quicker and ensure everything is kept clean.
I think this forum is very good. Always great to chat go like minded people. 😊
As the owner of the old Yahoo group, I am very pleased this forum has taken off so well. I like to keep an eye on what's going on here from time to time! ;D
As you know, I wound it down after I decided to get circumcised (almost two years ago now!), and no-one seemed to want to take it it on. But it seems Yahoo groups are not as active as they once were anyway, especially since their redesign.
Yeah, the new yahoo group interface is... abysmal, to say the least. So sad to see so many good groups go down the drain though :(
I found it from a link of another site, show your dick, seems there a lot of people out there that like to do this type of thing
I found it via google. Keywords were instant circumcision. ^^
I use to follow an old Yahoo group on keeping the foreskin back many years ago. I eventually abandoned the group because it was all spam. Recently I did a search on another forum and the poster mentioned this forum.
Found it by accident though google looking for other things.. i cant even remember what.
But its a very interesting idea.
I enjoy anything to do with my penis, i've looked into foreskin play and stretching etc, so coming across the opposite is interesting.
I'm going to give it a try just to see what its like :)
hi all
30/m/australia
Hey, welcome and thanks for uploading some pics! Curiosity is how I got into it too... foreskin play of any kind is fun.
Found it while googling how to make the skin stay back... nothing out of the ordinary really.
Also finally able to upload to gallery using phone, for some reason.
Approved your pics, thanks!
I found it via google by an accident. I search foresking ring and then is listed.
I was looking for videos showing retraction, and found this site. I'm very happy I found this place! Its awesome, and very sexy, to bare your head for a while, and then cover it up :)
Well, since I have been trying many many times to retract it, and I really had a big interrest about it, I have been searching everyday for methods how to do it the right way. I really liked the spoon method since it was the closest to my own method I used to retract, so one day as I was searching in more detailed explenation of the method in google... aaand I came across this forum. I am so glad I have found it! Love to share expirience with other ppl with same interest.. :)
soundsgreat87 told me, we where on another site and he said they started this one, come and join which i did
I found the site by googling. I was looking to see whether guys retracted their foreskin whilst going to have a pee and stumbled across the thread on here about said subject.
I found this site by googling ways to keep the foreskin back. I didn't know so many people thought the same way I did. I like my foreskin, but I also like my glans being exposed.
While googling for information on the subject I though about seeing if a forum existed. I searched for one and now I'm here
The same for me too. Asked Google about the subject and found you guys. Glad I did too as you seem to be the only forum on the internet where the members aren't shouting at each other ;D ;D :P
We try hard to keep the cut vs. uncut flamewars at bay... I think that rules out 99% of the shouting ;)
I came upon this forum from a post on another forum that i am on, then i had a quick look around and registered straight away. I never knew there was such a place for us guys, but i am glad that there is, and what a wonderful place it is.