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A member asked:

My penis has a piece of skin connecting the tip of my penis with my foreskin, is this normal?

5 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Yes: Under the shaft behind the head, there is a piece of tissue called the frenulum connecting it to the foreskin. Normal.

Dr Klauber and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 12/26/2013

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Dr. Jesse Mills answered

Specializes in Urology

Probably: Sounds as if you're describing your frenulum which tethers your foreskin to the head of your penis. Even circumcised men often retain their frenulum.

Dr Levine agreed

Answered 12/25/2013

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