My Circumcision Journey, Treating Hypersensitivity and overall healing

[Carrerjet]

8 months Post Circumcisions, Update on Hypersensitivity and Overall Changes

Few months ago I made a post regarding extreme hypersensitivity post cut. When I logged in today, I found many messages who had same concern and want advice.

Since I won't be able to reply all of them individually, I thought why not make a post and let everyone know.

I will summarize my whole healing process/journey below, it can be a long read so take some time off.

I got cut back in October through ZSR, my ring took quite some time to fall 35 days to be exact.

I had severe phimosis and I wasn't able to stretch my foreskin even when flaccid.

It was too tight, and glans was already very very sensitive.

After my ring dropped, I had same level of hypersensitivity as before. Somehow it was really unbearable, and it took me quite some time to wear underwear directly.

I was in depression as I had trouble walking and it hurt badly when I bend. At some point, I was feeling like a disabled person thinking I won't ever heal from this.

But as they say, time heals almost everything.

In order to reduce hypersensitivity I followed few steps -

For safer side, do this after your ring is dropped or your stitches/wound is healed up (2-4weeks).

Imo, first week is very crucial in healing process. Take proper guidance of doctor and take good amount of rest.

Post op, you may face very stinging sensitivity and might not able to touch your glans directly.

You can use a cotton cap and gauze and tape it up before wearing underwear. It will minimize discomfort.

Try to keep penis upright most of the time to avoid swelling.

REDUCING HYPERSENSITIVITY -

Dip it in water, try to pour water on it slowly and then from a height till the point it doesn't hurt.

Try to touch it more, ofcourse it will hurt initially so you can use coconut oil and massage it slightly for 20-30 mins twice daily. Do not keep it oiled for long as it reduces the speed of keratanization. Wash it off after few mins/hours.

If possible, leave it open and stay naked and air it out. You can use blower/dryer as well.

Take Vitamin E and B complex supplements.

Apply some dusting powder/normal talc to keep it dry.

Use lignocaine spray, it will numb it for few hours. It was a savior in my case specially when changing dressing/gauze.

The dryer it gets, the less sensitive it becomes.

In some cases, it takes quite a lot of time and you have to remain patient.

Remember, exposed glans is a membrane and there are thousands of nerve endings. Your tool was in a shell (in case of phimosis) and all of sudden its exposed, it takes time for nerves to adapt and adjust.

After few weeks/months, your glans will get toughened/hard and develop a keratin layer to counter the friction.

Once keratanized, it will gradually reduce sensitivity and normal touch of fabric/skin won't give you a shock.

TIP/Meatus took most amount of time, when it drags in underwear, it gave me really painful shock.

USE a good quality underwear. I used JOCKEY and VAN HEUSEN brand.

Despite doing everything, there will be a point where you have to Toughen up and be a MAN and endure pain for few more weeks by wearing underwear directly without any padding/covering.

COUNTERING NIGHT ERECTIONS -

When it happened, I would grab an ice pack and hold it through a towel to bring the erection down quickly, it was pretty effective. Try to pee before you sleep. I also found that trying to avoid drinking in the evening a few hours before sleep made a difference, as a full bladder can trigger nocturnal erections.

Avoid consuming anything explicit and do not indulge in any activity for 6-8 weeks.

SWELLING-

One benefit of ZSR is minimal swelling, I didn't face any swelling after OP but after a month or so when I masturbated, it did swelled up a little. It got okay after a day or two.

MASTURBATION Experience -

It was very weird, didn't enjoyed it much.

But as time passes, it got better and I got used to it.

LUBE is your best friend now, use any good quality lube which can be washed off easily and won't leave greasy/oily post usage.

You can use oil as well but LUBE is way better as it's easy to wash.

SHOULD YOU GET CIRCUMCISED?

IF you have phimosis, it's the only permanent solution. My recommendation is to do it during your early years and don't wait. It's not going to get away on its own.

If you are in early twenties, do it. Our body healing speed reduces as we age, if you are diagnosed, just make it quick.

IF you don't have any medical condition then its your personal choice. IMHO, I would have never got cut if I didn't have phimosis.

You know, each part of our body has specific function unless its not giving any problem, just don't alter it.

Your foreskin is there to protect, but chopping it off without any stern reason is pure BS.

P.S. -

I was not able to walk normally for months, hell even changing sleeping posture was painful when penis drags/touches thighs.

It took me nearly 4 months to wear underwear directly without any discomfort. It was a tough ride for me, might not be same in your case as every body heals at different pace. But in-case, its taking long, don't be depressed and just go with the flow. Time heals everything.

Despite this much time, occasionally I do feel discomfort when the tip gets dragged but its bearable.

Oh yes, some members might suggest to go raw and ditch the gauze post op. I tend to agree with them till some extent, but if your glans is very tender, there is no point to torture it. Let it heal in peace, give it some time.

Post op, try to limit your movement and take ample amount of rest for first week.

Avoid gym/cycling for 4/6 weeks.

Anymore questions? Feel free to ask

[Norwich1 Moderator]

Thanks for a helpful post.

[Moon007]

Hi It was interesting to read all your concerns. I wish I had never been circumcised. I never had any pain with my foreskin or during the course of intercourse. However, as I mentioned some months ago under this forum the reason I had this procedure was that I was frightened by a consultant that I might develop cancer, it was only for this reason did I agree to this effect. After the procedure, all the lab results were normal and negative. Today, after some 18 month since this procedure was carried out, I am totally, wholly and completely grounded with no erections. My penis is dead as stone, no feelings left for any erections. N morning erections. Saw different consultants, none of them can figure out, my GP is also lost. Also, tried, vacuum pump. Viagra, Cavertjet injections etc. none of them works. There is no energy left, there is no call, contrary to that sex does not appeal me. Can any one please throw any light or suggestion?

[Carrerjet in reply to Moon007]

Sorry to hear that, I believe you should have done lab test first before deciding to get cut since you didn't have any medical condition.

Were you able to get Erection after getting cut or it got stopped completely just after the operation?

I don't think circumcision and Erection has direct connection unless the doctor messed up something during operation.

Whats your age if I may ask?

Have you tried different doctor to identify the root cause?

[Moon007 in reply to Carrerjet]

Hi I am suffering from ED, but I still used to get erections, I still used to enjoy my sex life to a certain degree. I was some 75% active and 25% inactive. I was not completely and totally grounded. I saw this consultant just for ED, then the subject changed when he examined and dropped a bombshell about the cancer. I suppose anyone would get frightened, won't you? Sorry, my friend the circumcision was botched up. Without my knowledge since I stopped ejaculating, this procedure (all at the same time) was performed by a Radiologist without my consent and knowledge. I learnt this at a later date. I have carried extensive online search, found that when something goes wrong during circumcision procedure, the result is:

This happens because the damages nerve endings no longer send signals, essentially causing atrophy. The nerves in the foreskin apparently provide an impulse to aid erection.

A tight foreskin is not usually a problem, unless there are symptoms such as:

I DID NOT SUFFER FROM ANY OF BELOW SYMPTOMS.

• swelling and tenderness

• pain when peeing or a weak flow of pee

• blood in urine

• frequent urinary tract infections (UTIs)

• bleeding or a thick discharge from under the foreskin or an unpleasant smell – these are signs of an infection (balanitis)

• painful erections, which can make having sex difficult

I have now been referred for the MRI scan and investigate for pudendal nerve damage.

urmc.rochester.edu/imaging/...

Both procedures were carried out on 23 Jan 2023.

[Carrerjet in reply to Moon007]

Sounds complicated, btw why did you get circumcised from Radiologist? It's done by urologist/uro surgion.

Hope you get your problem rectified, wish you a speedy recovery.

P.S. - I am from India, here we use very authentic Ayurvedic supplement to boost libido and other sexual problems. You may try looking for Shilajeet, Ashwagandha and Safed Museli supplement if nothing works, (if available in your country) (Not a medical Advice)

[Bburn]

That's a great post, I'm 42 and had phimosis all my life with no issues until recently, I've just had my pre op and hopefully will have the procedure in September. Can you recommend anything that I should buy to have at home ready for after my op, anything like a certain gauze or dressing to apply, any creams/ointments. I'm not too worried about the procedure, it is what it is, health is more important, like you said, time is am excellent healer.

[Carrerjet in reply to Bburn]

There are mostly 3 common issues with Circumcision.

1. Swelling

If you get cut in traditional way, this will be annoying and may take few weeks to months to fully subside. Modern staplers, shang ring and ZSR way usually have less swelling. You can consult your doctor and get advice then decide which one to opt for.

2.Hyper Sensitivity

Might not be severe in your case as I am assuming you may retract your foreskin to some extent. To confirm, try to stretch your foreskin when flaccid and touch the glans. If you get instant shock, then there it is, if mild discomfort then it will definitely gonna reduce within few weeks.

3. Infection

Maintain hygeine and follow doctor's advice. Will post detailed insight if you get it. It's rare but might delay your healing if it happens.

Things to keep ready-

Ice packs, sterile gauze, steripad dressing, cotton, medical tape, Lignoicaine Spray

Ointment - Neosporin, T-Bact/Mupirocin ointment (may differ, doc should provide)

Some people use vaseline to minimise friction but my doc denied it.

Coconut oil/Dusting powder at later stage.

[Mohammad-341]

Thanks for sharing details

[Karlos_]

I recommend talking to your doctor to request removal of as much skin as possible. Tight circumcision is much, much better for sex than loose circumcision. If more skin is removed, the skin will grow back and it's ideal. Too much skin, you'll be bothered all the time.

[Norwich1 Moderator in reply to Karlos_]

Can you supply the evidence that a tight circumcision is much better for sex?

[Karlos_]

Sex after circumcision is different. Before circumcision, the foreskin rides back and forth over the head of the penis. That's not the case after circumcision. It's the friction in the vagina that gives the pleasurable sensations. Tight skin on the penis gives maximum friction, maximum pleasure. The skin on the shaft of the penis is a new source of pleasure during sex.The back of the glans is stimulated only by oral sex before circumcision. If circumcision done short, the back of the glans is stimulated when the penis moves out of the vagina. For me this was a new source of pleasure after circumcision. When the skin is loose, the back of the glans, is covered and there is no stimulation. No pleasure.

When circumcised ultra short, there is a tugging sensation near the glans during erection. This tugging sensation, gives me a pleasurable feeling and causes a very firm and strong erection. My glans is more filled with blood. This causes more pleasure for me and my wife.

In addition, when tight circumcision, the penis has absolutely no smell, although I would "theoretically" not shower. My wife often ambushes me and does beautiful oral sex. After a loose circumcision the penis still smells a little .

[Norwich1 Moderator in reply to Karlos_]

That is only YOUR experience you implied that your situation was universally experienced but you have provided no evidence of that. Please do not encourage others to believe that they would also feel like you do without producing the scientific evidence for that. Thanks.