A member asked:

I am unable to clean it as i can't fully retract my foreskin so it's just there. also is it bad to have it?

3 doctors weighed in across 3 answers

Dr. Stephen Chinn answered

Phimosis: You have Phimosis which can traps meg a, and can put you at higher risk for UTI/urethritis and possible penile cancer. Your genital hygiene is compromised, but can easily be corrected by a circumcisn or dorsal slit.

Answered 5/19/2014

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Dr. Michael Michaels answered

Urology: Either circumcision or,if you are opposed to that,dorsal slit.See a urologist.

Dr Lin agreed

Answered 9/28/2015

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Dr. James Lin answered

Here are some...: Follow Dr. Michaels' advice so to make your penis easier to clean than ever, in time, resulting in recurrent difficulty in penile care.

Answered 9/28/2015

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A member asked:

I am unable to clean it as i can't fully retract my foreskin so it's just there. also is it bad to have it?

3 doctors weighed in across 3 answers

Dr. Stephen Chinn answered

Dr. Michael Michaels answered

Dr Lin agreed

Dr. James Lin answered

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