The changing shape of the meatus

[Pocket Rocket 99-00]

Hi,

I've started wondering if it matters how keratinization of the meatus is achieved or not for the final shape of it. I've noticed that my meatus starts to become concave (like a ditch) from having it exposed to underwear. The top of it seems to have changed somewhat to that shape permanently.

So I wonder whether it will continue to turn inward regardless of which underwear one uses or not.

Will it just be a smoother process with the right underwear (that's tight enough to stay in contact with the meatus)?

Thanks in advance.

[Pocket Rocket 99-00]

Almost 250 views and no reply?

I'll try to elaborate; one description I've seen of the meatus is that it can have an appearance like 'labia-like projections'. This is something I thought would transform into more of a flat or concave look from exposure. It seems mine looks more concave (at the top) the more erect it is.

I also realize now that what I've seen in porn might not be representative of a 'natural' look because circumcision might affect the shape.

I'm only asking about this because right now this question is holding me back from continuing with wearing the skin pulled back, and that is a problem for me. Having it pulled back has positive psychological effects on me so I want to get past this inhibition ASAP.

So, any thoughts or second opinions?

[Kylar]

I would have replied if I knew what to say.  The shape of the meatus and how much it protrudes mainly depends on your development (probably genetics?), just like the general shape of the glans and whatnot.  Mine never protruded much at all and staying retracted didn't change that either.

[HeroicGlance]

Actually, I've experienced the same, here's my theory:

Any long-time retractor here can tell you:  When you make a habit of regular retraction, your glans will change shape in a number of subtle ways:  The coronal ridge expands, the surface becomes tougher as it keratinizes, and in the case of the meatus, I believe the tip of the glans expands a bit , to protect the opening of the neatus. 

I know that before I retracted, the meatus was not in a "cleft" at the end, as it is now.

[swordfisch]

My meatus has not changed in shape at all, remaining in a shallow "dip" at the end/underside of my glans, not a deep valley or cleft.
Not sure if my proposed (gentle) sounding will change this at all. Any thoughts on my wish to explore the new experiences of sounding?
Amazing what you get interested in when you join a new source of information and opinion!
sf

[Pocket Rocket 99-00]

Thank you everyone for your replies.

Maybe this has more to do with phimosis than I understood, as that's where I'm coming from. Something's definitely happening with the shape, together with the meatus changing color. Maybe I could post a pic sooner or later, but I'm still a bit hesitant about that.

I know that before I retracted, the meatus was not in a "cleft" at the end, as it is now.

Cleft, that seems like a good word for it. Yes, this sounds like my experience.

My meatus has not changed in shape at all, remaining in a shallow "dip" at the end/underside of my glans, not a deep valley or cleft.
Not sure if my proposed (gentle) sounding will change this at all. Any thoughts on my wish to explore the new experiences of sounding?
Amazing what you get interested in when you join a new source of information and opinion!
sf

I'm sorry, I don't understand what you mean by 'sounding'.

Dip also works, I think, but I'm talking about a more or less shallow shape.

[slicendice]

My meatus has not changed in shape at all, remaining in a shallow "dip" at the end/underside of my glans, not a deep valley or cleft.
Not sure if my proposed (gentle) sounding will change this at all. Any thoughts on my wish to explore the new experiences of sounding?
Amazing what you get interested in when you join a new source of information and opinion!
sf

sounding (with smaller sounds for pleasure alone) will probably not change the urethral opening or glans much at all; but when you start sizing up the sounds, the urethra will learn to stretch to accommodate the larger sounds, and the end result will be a wider urethral slit (and probably a wider glans).. it all depends on how far you want to go, and why you're doing it..

[slicendice]

I'm sorry, I don't understand what you mean by 'sounding'.

i'm assuming the 'sounding' means inserting stainless steel or silicone rods into the urethra, depending on the methods can result in very pleasurable sensations as it stretches out the urethra, going deeper in also gives intense sensations when it rubs against the prostate-bladder-sphinter. some folks also do it just to enlarge the distal urethra so they can fit fingers to rub the inner skin of the urethra which also gives pleasurable sensations.

[swordfisch]

i'm assuming the 'sounding' means inserting stainless steel or silicone rods into the urethra, depending on the methods can result in very pleasurable sensations as it stretches out the urethra, going deeper in also gives intense sensations when it rubs against the prostate-bladder-sphinter. some folks also do it just to enlarge the distal urethra so they can fit fingers to rub the inner skin of the urethra which also gives pleasurable sensations.

Absolutely on the money, slicendice. Couldn't have said it better myself! Thank you.
sf

[ThePiemel]

Absolutely on the money, slicendice. Couldn't have said it better myself! Thank you.
sf

There is a natural barrier to prevent bladder infections. The deeper you go in with sounds, the more you could push down microbes that should only live at the penis exit. Bladder infections can be dangerous and even affect kidneys.

It does feel good though. But do not take it too far or too deep. Your penis works hard to keep those microbes out, don't push them back in too far.

[jdm]

One thing that i notice is that the shape of my meatus changes noticeably with retraction, because the frenulum pulls on the meatus when my foreskin is retracted. So this will be different for different men, depending on how tight your frenulum is, or if it is missing all together.

[jdm]

Also, there are reports of guys getting meatal stenosis after circumcision. I don't know much about why that happens. But maybe it could happen with long term retraction as well.

[Nexolaris]

My meatus used to have prominent protruding lips on each side. However after years of being exposed they flattened and don't deviate from the surrounding skin anymore, meaning their level of elevation is the same.

[uncut1017]

feel like mine has gotten bigger since retracting

[Pocket Rocket 99-00]

Hmm... I might have replied sooner if it wasn't for this whole 'sounding discussion'. I have problems with this sort of invasive stuff regarding the body (can't stand endoscopy images for example). No disrespect, but I've now heard more about that than I wanted to know.