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A 18-year-old male asked:
I'm a 17 year old uncircumcised male. i always wash my penis regularly. and also i do masturbate regularly. i pull back my foreskin and just let the shower water run over it without touching it. but it doesnt seem to clean enough and has odour rarely?
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Dr. James Fergusonanswered
Pediatrics 48 years experience
Basics: The glans (top) of the penis & the coverings are supplied with glands that create a lubricating material called smegma. You will need to add soap to the process to remove accumulated material that may or may not be visible or the residual will feed germs & create an odor.
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A 21-year-old male asked:
Hi! I'm 21 year old uncircumcised male. My penis is normal otherwise but when i penetrate and my foreskin slides off from my glans it hurts because my glans is so sensitive. What can help me to be less sensitive?
Dr. Leslie Leightonanswered
Internal Medicine 39 years experience
A circumcision would probably solve the issue or pulling foreskin back before penetration might help.
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A 17-year-old male asked:
Im uncircumcised I wash my penis regularly but the area where the penile bridge is holding up my foreskin is hard to clean can I have some tips on how to clean smegma behind the frenulum. Help would be appreciated?
Dr. Birendra Tandananswered
Urology 36 years experience
Use a wet Q tip. You can also use a shower head.
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Answered Jul 20, 2021
A 26-year-old male asked:
Uncircumcised male 26 years old. I always drink lots of water but lately the tip of my penis hurts (burning inside) when i pee after having sex?
Dr. George Klauberanswered
Specializes in Pediatric Urology
? Phimosis: Does your foreskin retract easily or is it tight. Most penile problems in uncircumcised males are due ttight foreskin &/or frenulum. Makes cleaning un... Read More
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A 17-year-old male asked:
Im currently 14 uncircumcised I cannot pull back my foreskin when my penis is erected please help as I am very worried?
Dr. Birendra Tandananswered
Urology 36 years experience
gradually move your foreskin over the glans using a neutral lubricant like baby oil or KY jelly and back to the shaft several times, always leaving it... Read More
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Answered Jul 20, 2021
A 34-year-old male asked:
Im uncircumcised, I was reading about it the other day and I read the the foreskin is supposed to pull back below the head of the penis. Mine has never done that? Im 34 how did I not know that. Is something wrong? Feeling really self conscious now?
Dr. Hiep Leanswered
Nephrology and Dialysis 44 years experience
It can be pulled back but it is not in that position all the time.
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Answered Nov 24, 2022
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