Foreskin Problems

[Meepp]

I'm 13 and cannot pull back foreskin in either erect nor soft stages is this common or should I see a doctor

[Idannb]

Hi,

This is a common problem, it is commonly called phimosis (tight foreskin). Regardless of if you're getting pain or not youu should see a doctor about this as this may cause problems later on in life if you do not get it sorted at a young age, he may provide you with cream and stretching techniques to stretch your foreskin in the bath when the skin is warm. If they do not help, he may refer you to be circumcised as that would stop all your problems. But that would be done after trying the creams and stretching as circumcision is normally the last option.

I hope you get this sorted!

Daniel

[jaglad]

Having a tight foreskin in itself should not cause any problems. My foreskin would not pull back until I was in my late twenties. I would just put condom on over the whole shaft. Later on whilst having sex with my wife without a condom the skin would often pull back by itself and at first this caused some discomfort when trying to pull back over afterwards. Over time it got easier. If you have no other discomfort you should try gentle stretching of the skin. If it still worries you when older or causes pain then go see a Doctor. Circumcision is an option but it should be a last resort.

Good Luck !