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arobinson

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Tight Foreskin But Not Phimosis
Posted: 01-07-05 10:32am

I am 31 and still a virgin. All my adult life I have only been able to retract my foreskinpart way over the glans. I have read that this is 'phimosis' but I do not have the tight white ring which is associated with phimosis.

On odd occasions in the past the foreskin has got stuck behind the head of the glans and have been able to get it unstuck myself. I know how to control the foreskin when masturbating so this doesn't happen anymore.

Does anyone know if I can overcome this ovre time with the gentle stretching of my foreskin or has anyone had or have this problem?

It has put me off sex a few times as I don't trust how my penis will handle it.
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aussben

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Posted: 11-13-05 04:12am

Stretching fixes it and the use of a cream call diprosone it's steriod that helps the skin stretch.
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Andy2001

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Posted: 11-29-05 19:59pm

I had the same problem.. I think best way is try streching during shower.. Water work as lubricant.

It is little painful initially.. But will be okay after few days..

If you are really aggressive about it.. You should be abe to fix it in a month.
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cd998776

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Posted: 12-01-05 00:25am

Yeah water really shouldn't be used as a lubricant; it can cause some skin irritation when used as a lubricant...


But yeah, try the cream; supposidly it works very well. I think you need a prescription though...
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micke

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Posted: 10-23-06 17:38pm

What about your frenulum? It is a string that connects the foreskin with the head of the penis. What size is it? Could it be it that is preventing retraction or is it really the opening of the foreskin?
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The Godly One

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Posted: 12-30-06 15:36pm

He will not know for sure until the foreskin is loosened somewhat more.


If he can get the foreskin to retract whilst erect, I am sure that a steroid like betamethasone valerate will help.


Even after I first experience vaginal penetration, my foreskin would not retract even when flaccid. Even a slight tug would cause discomfort as only a small opening existed. Whilst I use condoms anyhow, it was the only thing from allowing me to penetrate without the risk of damage to the tissue at the time.


Whilst I used the steroid that I have mentioned, betnovate in the uk, stretching was easy up until the point when I realised that I had a short frenulum. Fortunately, even this stretched just enough for me to achieve complete comfort in penetration. Couple that with the fact that it is of the thick variety, and it is strong enough not to tear.


Sometimes it will stretch, other times it requires an operation which will hopefully leave the frenulum intact, whilst effectively adding length to it.


The only problem that I have now is that if I do not keep up the stretching techniques that I have used to great effect, the skin will tighten.


I would rather deal with this, than having the extreme circumcision performed upon my person however.


Do not make any rash decisions, and use all tools at your disposal.


Aside from steroid ointments/creams (which ever you prefer), warmth should aid you in your manipulation of the skin. Even seamen itself may (though do not quote me on this) contain qualities that aid with stretching.


There is absolutely no need to rush this.


It can take weeks (which was true of me despite having only a small opening available) to around 6 months.


When the time is right you will be using protection any how I trust (unless you are the type who believes in marriage before sex, which is up to you). This will help you work out what feels comfortable and what does not.


If the worst comes to the worst there are partial circumcisions (although some surgeons will refuse to perform them or even claim that there is "no such thing").


Even when circumcised one can retain some of what is lost (but not all) through foreskin restoration techniques. I have not looked too much into these, but I am quite certain that they do work by actually promoting skin growth, as opposed to mere stretching.


Good luck, and think positive.


Be prepared to encounter doctors who tell you such and such is not possible. This is something that is not understood well in the uk and us a like. Not sure about other countries.

It does seem however that the medical profession are getting to grips with the other options available.
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