Okay so, I am 17 years old. Pretty much done with puberty and am just starting to get into the sexual life. I've been doing a lot of research on tight foreskin and most of it is the same shit, "get circumcised, see a doctor." So, first off, I'm not getting circumcised. If that's all you'll offer as help then no thank you. I can't see a doctor due to being uncomfortable talking to my parents about it and dropping my pants for a doctor.
I have read that stretching helps but haven't found many with experience and it working. Are there any over the counter creams that'd help?
Also, I should mention, when soft, I can pull the skin back just fine and even more than past the head, I can do it when it's a little hard but nowhere near when I'm fully hard, not even 1/3 of the way.
Any help, tips, and experience appreciated. Thank you!
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You're right, the creams don't always work but are the simplest place to start. The issue is that it is prescription only here in the UK so you'd have to see doctor.
You don't need to be embarrassed, this is one of the most common male problems they see and they won't bat an eyelid.
Stretching didn't work for me either and 2 weeks ago I had a circumcision which has gone brilliantly and i'm pleased with the results.
It certainly beats the pain and discomfort of a tight foreskin every time you have sex!
I suffered for over 10 years cos I wasn't confident enough to seek help.
The Mrs nagged me for years to get it sorted. Eventually it got so bad it was even hurting going for a piss.
Do yourself a massive favour whilst you're still young and have a full sex life ahead of you and seek help from the doctor.
Now I'm sorted I've bloody kicked myself for not doing it years ago.
It's great having the help and support on here but in reality, your best advice and diagnosis will come from your doctor.
Hope this helps even though you say that it's not what you want to hear.
Yeah. I'm gonna see a doctor and talk with my parents if it doesn't work out. Thankfully, only after a couple days I've gotten some progress. Not really interested in circumcision. I don't want to lose the sensitivity and go through the process and healing and pain. Also, if I could retract the skin while hard it'd be in a way the same as being cut. Thank you tho
I don't think it's severe because I don't have any pain and when it's flaccid or just a tiny bit hard I can pull it back more than enough. It's just when I'm fully hard it's hard.
Any stretches or tips to recommend? I know it takes time but I just wanna get it over with tbh haha
Hi im 19 and i was exactly in the same situation as you i tried stretching my foreskin when i had an erection but it was physically impossible and i underwent a circumcision its been a little over a month since i got cut and to be honest i was worried that i wouldnt like it or i would never feel as much but really its not bad at all just need to let your body adjust a little bit... and about the doctor thing they are used to seeing this so its nothing new to them and they are only there to help so you shouldnt be worried as for your parents talk to your dad about it is what i recommend..
as the previous reply said save yourself the trouble and see a doctor maybe you wont need a circ! but i feel the same way as he does about it
I'm gonna try stretching and some over the counter cream. I don't want to get cut at all tbh tho. If I could pull the skin all the way over it'd be pretty much the same as a cut dick just with more sensation.
I remember I could do that at puberty, no problem - stretching all the way to the base.
But I think I got a bit obsessed later with trying to skip some steps and force that string which is keeping the foreskin attached, that I might have bruised a little the edge of my foreskin.
I'd say from then on my foreskin started to get tight, obviously trying to heal back together the little tear in my foreskin.
It could have also been a bit too much solo sexual activity, but that couldn't have been the main cause.
Anyway, from a normal development I started being a little unnatural and so I got to an unnatural step - surgery.
Definitely see Circumcision as a last resort, but do not rule it out. Cortisone creams and stretching may help. But, the fact that you can pull back when flaccid should mean you have no long term issues.
In the UK, mild hydrocortisone creams can usually be bought over the counter, but if you need a stronger type then a prescription is needed. Go with the stretching for now but do not be afraid to consult a Doc, they have seen it all. Even if their suggestion is circumcision you can always say no.
I’d be happy to coach you. 30 years experience. Stretching always is successful in absense of skin disease and with consistent effort. Tell me if you can get two fingers into your foreskin opening.
Hi sir, I am 23. I have the same problem and want to try stretching. I tried putting two fingers in as you said, but its hard. I can barely manage, but there is some space left if I put one finger.
Be glad to. If it’s too tight for two fingers, grasp the edges if the opening and gently pull apart. Hold for five minutes. Do that four times per day. A very effective set of tools is available through phimocure.com. There are youtube vids to show how to use them. If you experience any cracks or tearing, apply a yeast cream.
Do that for five to ten minutes, four times per day, until two fingers fit. Phimocure works well too. They are flesh tunnels engineered for comfortable fit.
i know you dont want to lose sensation but really you wont lose any except the tight feeling around the tip but you shouldnt be feeling that anyway since it should be able to come all the way down and really the tip becomes much more sensitive after you get cut since the glands are more exposed you can feel quite a lot its actually a bit overwhelming at first
I had the same situation with you and I live in LA . I did circumcised my penis 8 days ago because I do not feel comfortable when my parters jerked me off and gave me head if they don’t know how to handle uncut dick properly. My head is super sensitive and also when I jerk off a few times a day, then my head has some kinda rushes. Addition to that , it is hard to stay clean everyday even you clean it when you shower.Other than that I didn’t have any problem . It’s personal choice , man. I just did it to be over with this kinda uncomfortable situations. But trust , healing process is hell but I will just have to wait for 2 months to reach the glory.
You need to do some foreskin-stretching exercises daily for a while.. this will loosen things up nicely. Use a penis health crème for moisturization and skin protection and things will go smoothly and quickly. You can get a crème like this online. Hope this helps.
I just watched a documentary on Netflix, it’s called “American Circumcision”. There is so much helpful information in that movie. The movie is definitely against circumcision and pro uncircumcision. There are techniques discussed in the movie for stretching the foreskin. I would recommend the movie to anybody, male, female, circumcised or uncircumcised. it’s a real eye-opener as to how damaging circumcision can be. But also has details about stretching the foreskin which may be helpful.
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