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Foreskin / Frenulum Stretching. Is it possible?

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Hi.

I’m 18 years old and have never been able to pull my foreskin back. To be honest, I always thought that my foreskin would develop/loosen, so that I can retract it. But I hear you should be able to fully retract It by the age of 6?!!

I’ve always doubted whether my Penis has fully developed yet, but it must’ve by now? I started puberty probably when I was about 10. Generally my penis when flaccid is 2-2.5 inches, and about 5 when erect.

I’ve done some research and unless this issue can still fix itself? I believe I may have either phimosis or a short frenulum (frenulum breve).

I can’t even pull my foreskin half way down over the head of my penis. Is there a fix, that doesn’t include surgery for either of the above conditions?

I’ve been overthinking this quite a lot recently and feeling pretty down about it / anxious. I’d be quite nervous for A surgical fix, as the thought of my genitals swelling/bleeding/hurting, etc. really puts me off!!

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Hi Rhex.

Thanks so much for your reply.

I agree - I think the best thing to do would be see a doctor, but the thought of this is scaring me so much, I don’t know why!

I think the first step is to talk to my mother. This would take a weight off my shoulders and I think she would push me to see a doctor.

I really hope that steroid creams are an option. However, I got a message as a reply to this post, from someone who said my only option is Circumcision!

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Rhex,

I really appreciate your support, thank you.

I called the surgery this morning and am currently waiting on a call back from my the doctor.

(Currently phone Appointments only, due to the virus)

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Also, I hope you don’t mind me asking??

How far were you able to retract your foreskin before you started using the creams? And how long did it take for the cream to help?

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Bucky85,

Thank you for the link that you have provided.

Has cheered me up a bit seeing the success stories from some of the guys on there. Given me a tiny bit of confidence at least!

I have a telephone appointment with a doctor today. I’m hoping he can prescribe me steroid creams but I guess I would probably need him to check it

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jimfromcalif in reply tobluehockey202

phimocure.com

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I think I will give the steroid creams a go (providing that the Doc. prescribes it to me!)

I really want any type of surgery to be the very last resort

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Shycutguy

I had the same problem. Im 25 now and im 8 months post circumcision. I suggest you undergo a circumcision where your frenulum is removed. A frenulopasty is a better option however if the problem is in fact phimosis, i wouod recommend you still do a circumcision. I am speaking from experience.

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enricom23 in reply toShycutguy

junk science.

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jimfromcalif

Relax. Most info on the web is misleading. The good news is that you're ok. Simple stretching exercises will fix the situation. phimosisjourney.com/

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