Question 1

when soft my foreskin goes back n forth no bother.when erect it doesn't retract as easily and tends to stick behind the head until i go soft again???

Accepted Answer

That is normal...: What described about your foreskin could be just normal &amp; unique for you. A direct look at by experienced eyes like urologists', will surely answer your question. Nevertheless, without a look at, it may represent a long yet marginally tight opening of the foreskin. In life reality, it would be best to leave it alone with no bother as long as being comfortable despite the look as described.

Question 2

is my foreskin normal?

Accepted Answer

Humans have foreskin: The foreskin normally covers the end of the penis in every normal newborn boy. Foreskin gradually loosens between ages 5 and 16 years, and there is no rush to do that. After loosening, the foreskin can slide back and forth. When loose enough, it slides behind the glans during erections. The foreskin protects the glans of the penis from getting dried out, desensitized, injured, etc...

Question 3

do i need my foreskin?

Accepted Answer

Depends on "need": Is a foreskin necessary?  Many have survived without one.  If it causes problems, you might even be better off without one.

Question 4

can my foreskin shrink?

Accepted Answer

Phimosis: Phimosis can occur at any age but usually requires circumcision to correct.

Question 5

how to pull foreskin back?

Accepted Answer

: A healthy foreskin retracts very easily. If there's difficulty doing so, one is dealing with phimosis and should undergo evaluation by a urologist. Certain exercises can help some phimosis patients. Others require circumcision.

Question 6

what is wrong with foreskin?

Accepted Answer

Depends: There is nothing "wrong" with a foreskin. All males are born with one. If you're circumcised yours has been removed. Either way, the penis can function normally.

Question 7

how to "stretch" my foreskin?

Accepted Answer

Use steroid cream: Try to retract foreskin, then apply prescription strength steroid cream (ie 0.1% Betamethasone or Kenalog) to tight area morning &amp; night until loose. Always pull foreskin back over glans to avoid paraphimosis. Will not work if foreskin opening is scarred, in which case surgery will be required.

Question 8

when should my foreskin detach?

Accepted Answer

Foreskin does what?: Detach? Come off? I do not believe this can happen. Do you mean that the foreskin cannot be pulled back over the glans or head of the penis?

If you cannot retract the foreskin over the glans then i would recommend that you see your family physician.

Question 9

foreskin is intact is it hygenic?

Accepted Answer

Circumcision: has been shown to decrease the risk of infections in both the man and his sexual partner(s).  However, circumcision is rarely indicated in an adult male due to the associated risks.  Practicing good hygiene is very important and can make a difference.  Keep the foreskin and glans clean by washing thoroughly with antibiotic soap and water.

Question 10

my foreskin  is cont open a time ?

Accepted Answer

See you doctor: See your doctor, leave it be because if you force the foreskin back it may not go forward over the glans/tip/head again. That would be very bad and painful on your way to the er!

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When soft my foreskin goes back n forth no bother.when erect it doesn't retract as easily and tends to stick behind the head until i go soft again???

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Is my foreskin normal?

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Can my foreskin shrink?

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How to pull foreskin back?

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What is wrong with foreskin?

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How to "stretch" my foreskin?

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My foreskin is cont open a time ?

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