circumcision

[ratm]

everyone says you need to keep your penis upright after circumcision.

but it hurts if i do so

is it okay if i rest it down.

will it hamper the healing process.

[Hidden]

I was told the same.

I think it's to minimize the risk of bleeding.

you know, gravity.

[S2BC in reply to Hidden]

Keeping penis upright it helps the fluid (swelling) flow back to your body. You know, gravity. The circumcision damages the lymphatic system on penis. It takes time to recovery.

[ratm in reply to S2BC]

is there anything wrong in placing it down?

[S2BC in reply to ratm]

No, it could be your normal state anyway. You said it hurts to keep it upright. Do you use any (non-adhesive) gauze/dressing on it?

[ratm in reply to S2BC]

i place gauze below my frenulum.

because it hurts if i leave it bare on my testicles and sometimes it gets stuck

[S2BC in reply to ratm]

Exactly. It is very useful to use (non-adhesive) gauze on open wound area. Otherwise clot or discharge may rip off a new thin skin layer every time when it stucks in.

[ratm in reply to S2BC]

due to the swelling, if i try to place my penis upright/againts my lower stomach.

it stands straight up.

PS i have a high cut, so my swelling is below the head

[S2BC in reply to ratm]

There is no must to keep penis upright. Very severe swelling may feel like pain sometimes and then it helps. You can always try to wrap you penis to roller bandage and get some pressure on that way. The wound will heal, but it takes time.

[ratm in reply to S2BC]

idk why but the back hurts way more than the front

[Hidden in reply to ratm]

Have you thought about speaking to your doc about this?

[Hidden in reply to ratm]

it's normal. frenulum area is very delicate compared to other parts.