tight foreskin

[Grahamscott]

When erect, I am unable to pull back my foreskin. When I try, it is very tight and begins to hurt, and I have never been able to pull it back all the way. What can I do?

[mascotty02]

Hi Grahamscott, have you tried to gently pull it back with lube or Vaseline, you need to do it gently, try this for a few weeks and if this is still difficult for you then I would suggest speaking to your gp, please, don't be embarrassed as they see this on a regular basis and they can take things further for you, but try what I have suggested first, hope this helps and good luck mate

[roddythescot]

Manually attempting to stretch the opening of the foreskin may sometimes work but it is a long, embarrassing process over many months. However for a high proportion of men it doesn't work once the foreskin has toughened at puberty.

The sure way to resolve phimosis at any age is circumcision, which gives immediate and guaranteed permanent relief. It is a simple external procedure that can easily be performed in a dotor's office or specialist cinic under local anaesthetic.

[SnipperSniffer]

Try gentle stretching daily. Do not stretch so hard as to cause pain.

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My son seems to be dealing with something similar. Have any of these suggestions helped you?

[B9bby]

I tried creams rings and all sorts ended up with a cut.

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I know of the use of steroid creams but what are ring? Im in the process of trying to help my son through this process. We are hoping to avoid circumcision.