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Should I get a circumcision?

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Hi I’m 18 years old and am debating on whether or not I should get a circumcision.

I can’t retract my foreskin over the head when I’m erect but can when I’m flaccid. I think I have right foreskin and a short frenulum.

I have tried stretching for a few months now but have barely seen a change.

What should I do?

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Best advice talk to your doctor. They will tell you if any possiblity not have procedure don't bc it takes long recovery but if u have to have it then do it

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its just that i don't want to have to wait months to get a doctors appointment then if i do need to have a circumcision to then wait even longer to get it done

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Yeah nature beast bc it took like 6 months after my initial appt to get surgery. I say only reason got it and I'm 34 was bc kept getting infections and was lot smegma. However prior never pulled back. So guess just imo do everything u can not to do it. Wait for doctor see if any options but that just imo

It’s entirely up to you at the end of the day. I had exactly same problem at your age and it took a few years until my foreskin was fully functioning when erect, and it still is now at 52. Was it worth all the time and effort? Personally to me it was. I had to be patient and it wasn’t till my mid twenties before it would roll back easily erect, not helped by the fact I’ve got a very large ridged glans. I am definitely glad I made the decision not to circumcise as the foreskin is full of sensitive nerves and serves a purpose of protecting the glans. My glans is pink and healthy and hasn’t dried out so that’s another bonus. If you don’t want to take the time to try it then go ahead, it’s an easy fix. But don’t forget, there are sometimes complications, you only get one and it doesn’t regrow so think what YOU want and don’t listen to us lot on the internet either side of the fence!

You have posted about this before. You need to have a proper discussion with a medical professional about all the options. There are alternatives to a circumcision.

We cannot tell you whether to have a circumcision or not. That is a decision for you to make in conjunction with your doctor

Look into phimocure.net/ Also you need to be diligent with your stretching and its takes more than a few months but you can cure your issue without circumcision surgery. Of course if you don't have the patience then a doctor will happily cut off your foreskin to be rid of you.

It's not good idea to ask internet strangers. Haha. Jk. Ask yourself why? Do you want this as a body modification or do you have any medical/hygienic requirement?

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