A member asked:

I can't pull the skin entirely down to let my penis head come out. will this affect during sex? do i have to operate?

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Need lubrication: May be you need some lubrication and try to retract after using vaseline gradually and if it bleeds or you are not able to do it see a urologist as you may have adhesions or a partial phimosis and will need circumcision if lubrication works always retract the foreskin and clean wirth soap and water from keep this happening again you also have a choice of circumcision.

Answered 4/16/2013

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Dr. James Lin answered

May be...: What described suggests you have long tight foreskin, which may require circumcision if it is related with inflammation / infection of glans penis and prepuce (balanoposthitis) and poor hygiene. Otherwise, leave it alone. The practice of routine neonatal circumcision varies among different races and society. For detail, see a urologist. Best wish...

Answered 3/12/2014

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