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A member asked:

When erect i can hold my foreskin behind the head of my penis but when i let go it like spring back over the head what should i do is it normal ?

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Dr. Clarence Lyons answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Not a problem: That is not a problem. If the foreskin will retract and is not too tight it should be fine.

Answered 12/4/2013

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