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
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.
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]
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.
