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A 18-year-old male asked:
I'm able to retract my foreskin easily when non-erect or 50% erect, 70%-somehow and painless, but can't when 100% erect. is this curable with stretching?
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Dr. George Klauberanswered
Specializes in Pediatric Urology
? Due to frenulum: Frenulum is small web between urinary opening ; underside of foreskin. This will not respond to stretching ; may need to be divided. Very minor office procedure under local anesthesia. However, application of prescription strength steroid cream, such as 0.1% Betamethasone to tight area, twice daily for a few weeks, whilst trying to stretch would likely help.
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Hello, Ive been having issues with tight foreskin on my penis. Ive been unable to expose the head and have attempted stretching exercises by stroking the head while erect but it hasnt worked. Is there something I can do besides circumcision?
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Dr. Hunter Handsfieldanswered
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Dr. Hunter Handsfield commented
Infectious Disease 55 years experience
Provided original answer
In the meantime, I agree attempts to stretch your foreskin are more likely to cause harm than benefit. Stop trying.
Jun 26, 2015
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A 23-year-old male asked:
I have phimosis, my penis is 2" when flaccid and has excess foreskin, but when erect it is 6". I feel like stretching exercises are not going to help me with the progress I see. Sex has no pleasure with condom. I take 40min to cum and need tight grip?
Dr. Birendra Tandananswered
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It seems your measurements are in error. If you have phimosis may be you ought to get circumcised. Exposure of glans penis might enhance your sensitiv... Read More
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A 20-year-old male asked:
Im able to retract my foreskin when Im not erect but when I am I cant. This is because under my foreskin is extremely swollen. It doesnt itch, nor is it painful but I need it gone. Its been like this for most of my life. How do I fix this?
Dr. Zaneta Romainanswered
20 years experience
Surgical procedure: You could have a tight frenulum (portion of foreskin that connects to undersurface of the penis near the head). You also have a frenulum in your mouth... Read More
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A 33-year-old member asked:
Could it be a problem that my foreskin doesn't retract all the way when i'm erect?
Dr. Donald Alvesanswered
Emergency Medicine 26 years experience
See ur Dr/Urologist: There is a chance the tightening is due to a fungal infection or skin change that may be amenable to topical steroid and/or antifungal. Should get ur... Read More
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