Modesty and decency demanded that men who showed themselves naked in a public setting, such as athletes or actors, must conceal their glans.
this post was submitted on 11 Nov 2025
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Foreskin: respectful, noble, honorable
Penis head: aggressive, sexual, frightening
Nsfw label shows how we see it today. Not meant as negative criticism, just an observation. It's good, that feelings are respected by OP.
I erred on the side of caution. Not everyone is an ancient greek.
- How dare you parade naked in the street?
- I'm not naked, foreskin's pulled down
The public exposure of the penis head was regarded by the Greeks as dishonourable and shameful, something only seen in slaves and barbarians.[1]Modesty and decency demanded that men who showed themselves naked in a public setting, such as athletes or actors, must conceal their glans.[1][2]
I think this would hurt, but I don't have a penis.