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Hey i am not able to retract the foreskin of my penis?

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It happens: The condition is called phimosis. Please do not try to force it because it could then form a tight noose around the glans and cut its blood supply. If this bothers you consult with a surgeon or urologist. There are procedures they can do that safely eliminate the problem.

Answered 2/25/2018

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A member asked:

What is the string like skin that joins the bottom of the head on my penis to my foreskin? Also is it restricting me to retract my foreskin?

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A member asked:

Cant retract foreskin with erect penis although it can be done when flaccid, So can I first retract my foreskin and then make the penis erect ?

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A member asked:

My penis won't retract when erect, but it does when flaccid. There is a white ring at the tip of the foreskin. Also, my "peehole" is kind of reddish. What is this? Im scared answer please

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A member asked:

Is it possible that my frenulectomy hadn't be done completely? After it healed, i still can't retract the foreskin to the end of the penis, is that normal? It's been a month and a half, i think it is almost completely healed, but it still feels "stretched

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A member asked:

I'm 20 years old and my foreskin does not retract beyond the head of the penis, what's wrong?

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