What is an "Artificial Penis Nodule"?

[bcohen7719]

Guys, I read the paper below and didn't understand what was meant by APN's

("Artificial Penis Nodules." Does anyone know?

 

BC

 

Previous research about Artificial Penile Nodules (APN) have mostly emphasized on vulnerability in terms of health risks to the men modifying their genital organs by implanting APN. The voices of the users, who are mostly young men, are rarely heard. This research is an explorative study which attempts to make visible the experiences and views of young Indonesian male prisoners who implant APN. Rather than giving attention only to vulnerability, it is important to view this prison subculture from another perspective such as agency. By interviewing the users, non-users, and prison officials, this research unveils the contradicting perceptions and concerns among them. The absence of recreational activities inside the prison seems to motivate the young prisoners to exercise their agency by choosing how they spend their time in the “hypermasculine” environment of a prison. APN implantation is one of the masculine activities chosen. However, due to its potential health risks and insinuations of one’s morality, prison officials mark this practice as illegal and threaten the users with punishments. Being unmarried and young, the morality-based stigma received by the users is worse. Yet, merely stigmatizing and.....

[seeker630]

Guys, I read the paper below and didn't understand what was meant by APN's

("Artificial Penis Nodules." Does anyone know?

 

BC

 

Previous research about Artificial Penile Nodules (APN) have mostly emphasized on vulnerability in terms of health risks to the men modifying their genital organs by implanting APN. The voices of the users, who are mostly young men, are rarely heard. This research is an explorative study which attempts to make visible the experiences and views of young Indonesian male prisoners who implant APN. Rather than giving attention only to vulnerability, it is important to view this prison subculture from another perspective such as agency. By interviewing the users, non-users, and prison officials, this research unveils the contradicting perceptions and concerns among them. The absence of recreational activities inside the prison seems to motivate the young prisoners to exercise their agency by choosing how they spend their time in the “hypermasculine” environment of a prison. APN implantation is one of the masculine activities chosen. However, due to its potential health risks and insinuations of one’s morality, prison officials mark this practice as illegal and threaten the users with punishments. Being unmarried and young, the morality-based stigma received by the users is worse. Yet, merely stigmatizing and.....

 

Surely you Googled it. There are pictures, etc.

 

I confess, I am not a fan of genital 'modifications' - piercings, etc., - except for circumcision. Just MY preference.

[jjkrkwood]

There is a famous Latin STR8 porn star with a huge cock who had this done. Its actually a "bead" implanted under the skin on the shaft of the penis. He said it gives the "ladies" the ultimate orgasm....

In viewing his videos, it always looked like an abnormal growth and to ME, was a turn-off. But then again, I am not fucking pussy so cant speak to the benefits.

[Guest Wetnwildbear]

http://www.google.com/imgres?q=Penis+Beading&hl=en&safe=off&sa=G&gbv=2&biw=1098&bih=529&tbm=isch&tbnid=ewlprLDhtuoVrM:&imgrefurl=http://www.sugargirlsandseamen.com/2007/05/whats-deal-with-your-penis.html&docid=XowIAg6jSfkQ1M&imgurl=http://www.sugargirlsandseamen.com/images/ballitos.jpg&w=220&h=265&ei=AwYbT-qxKKqB0QHFkrnWCw&zoom=1&iact=rc&dur=1&sig=109558756986922379297&page=1&tbnh=146&tbnw=121&start=0&ndsp=10&ved=1t:429,r:4,s:0&tx=62&ty=91

 

http://www.google.com/imgres?q=Penile+Beading&hl=en&safe=off&sa=G&gbv=2&biw=1098&bih=529&tbm=isch&tbnid=DC6EkGWaaK6EiM:&imgrefurl=http://wiki.bmezine.com/index.php/Genital_beading&docid=feFG1BBScVtbPM&imgurl=http://wiki.bmezine.com/images/f/f8/Genital_Beading-6.jpg&w=400&h=265&ei=YQYbT76eC4PL0QGN0fiwCw&zoom=1&iact=rc&dur=0&sig=109558756986922379297&page=1&tbnh=138&tbnw=208&start=0&ndsp=10&ved=1t:429,r:0,s:0&tx=73&ty=43

[Phil_musc]

Well this thread makes me glad that I got up this morning and had the opportunity to read what some guys with too much leisure time will do to wile away the hours. Even when I am at my most bored, I don't think this would ever cross my mind as an activity. Not being judgmental here, just saying. . .

 

That picture is just plain gross, IMHO.