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Im 16 and I am thinking of circumcision because when I'm erect my foreskin does not pull back behind the head of my penis, I have tired stetching for months and nothing has changed, any advice ??

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Lots of people will try and talk you away from the operation.

From personal experience its painless and really worth getting circumcised not only for medical but for hygienic and cosmetic reasons.

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Crazy-Ryan

I would speak to a doctor see what they say mate

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JRSnow

Literally been through the same this past week and I have been circumcised because of a similar condition, depending on how server it of they could recommend a steriod cream which help stretch it back or they will just recommend Circumsion, best advice would be sort it out sooner rather then later

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TheKing0001

Hey there Tom, it could always be that you're a late bloomer and it could take a little more time - it's always worth going to your GP to have them take a look though. Yeah, it's embarrassing. However chances are they'll prescribe you with some cream which may help. Be sure to tell them the full story though, such as if you're having difficulty urinating.

The operation itself is pretty much painless, apart from some discomfort caused by hypersensitivity. However this usually clears after a week or two.

All the best.

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jondfh

I would let a doctor decide if you need to be circumcised. I had problems and eventually was. The operation is no big deal and I am happy with the outcome but I didn't rush into it. Take your time and look at all options.

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H890o

You probably dont need a circumcision. Just applying oil, (not soap). Masturbation helps

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Tomshorrock95

morning, I am 20 years of age and as of three days ago i had a circumcision. Yes it did take a lot of courage and a lot of 'balls' (pardon the pun). 4 years ago i discovered my foreskin would not retract when my penis was erect. My mind told me ' its okay everyone is different'. when i was 16 i lost my virginity. after this i carried on having sex but only with a condom because i was scared of hurting my foreskin area. only when i became single at 18 i decided enough was enough and id go to see a doctor... after 2 referrals the decision was to have the procedure i mentioned above. almost 2 years later i've had the minor operation. Yes i know a long time from that but the price of private was around £1250 which i couldn't justify. the reason I went to the doctors was the worry from sex and the build up of smegma was turning out to be a lot on a daily basis and it started to smell. now i have around 6-8 stitches in my penis they are sore and it does feel uncomfortable. fortunately I am taking 2 weeks off work to recover from the procedure. for the past three days I've lay in bed naked taking 2 paracetamols, 2 ibuprofen every 4 hours. i have not had any pain urinating only the worry of it in my mind. my penis is now open to fresh air with no dressing on. through the night i have been getting erections which I'd hoped wouldn't happen, although painful not as bad as i thought. As a young boy i was never told to retract my foreskin and keep it clean. To date I think this is why its tight. On the good side of things my current girlfriend says it does look sore but she thinks my penis is more attractive now circumcised also my penis is now a lot more hygienic. To close this reply I can only say i spent a lot of time putting off what needed to be done, embarrassing you may think? well yes you could be correct as i haven't told the lads at work as i work on a building site (lets just say the banter would go on and on and on) once I've recovered i may tell them. Now I'm on the road to repair I shall keep you posted on my journey! any questions or worries please feel free to ask me and I will be as honest and detailed as I can. If only there was someone as honest as myself when i was worrying 4 years ago!

kind regards

Tom

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jimfromcalif

Stretching must be done properly if you want success. drelastic.com

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