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I am a teenager and i was wondering why when i get an erection my foreskin dosent go back like its supposed to?

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Dr. George Klauber answered

Specializes in Pediatric Urology

Phimosis: Means that your foreskin or penile frenulum (web under penile glans) is either too tight. Best to discuss with your Dr or see a urologist to have it fixed.

Answered 7/3/2014

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