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Kynodesme (en.wikipedia.org)

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A kynodesmē (Greek: κυνοδέσμη, English translation: "dog tie") was a cord or string or sometimes a leather strip that was worn primarily by athletes in Ancient Greece and Etruria to prevent the exposure of the glans penis in public (considered to be ill-mannered) and to restrict untethered movement of the penis during sporting competition.

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[–] dukemirage@lemmy.world 13 points 4 months ago (1 children)

Modesty and decency demanded that men who showed themselves naked in a public setting, such as athletes or actors, must conceal their glans.

[–] chuckleslord@lemmy.world 10 points 4 months ago

Foreskin: respectful, noble, honorable

Penis head: aggressive, sexual, frightening