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.
- 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]
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.
Modesty and decency demanded that men who showed themselves naked in a public setting, such as athletes or actors, must conceal their glans.
Foreskin: respectful, noble, honorable
Penis head: aggressive, sexual, frightening
I think this would hurt, but I don’t have a penis.
