Is there no other alternative to circumcision when your foreskin slides back just a little(only 1cm diameter of hole by foreskin on Penis)is seen after erection?Actually the foreskin isnt attached to the penis but only its opening is a little smaller after erection. I mean wont pulling back foreskin exercises work? Is it necessary from childhood to learn the art of pulling back foreskin? I havent tried so but now i'm 20 or is it so because of this I am unable to achive it?.What to do?
2006-12-15 17:19:40 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Men's Health
They may work, and there are treatments out there for streatching. By no means do you need to jump to circumcision. I would consult a doctor (a specialist) as to the best course of action for you specifically,as he or she would know more than you can tell us about you in specific and could reccomend the best course of action based on that.
2006-12-15 17:28:43 · answer #1 · answered by kaz 4 · 3⤊ 1⤋
You have a condition called phimosis, where the opening of the foreskin is too small/narrow to be retracted all the way. As long as it's not causing pain or major discomfort upon erection, you won't need immediate medical attention. Furthermore, you probably don't need a circumcision if that's not what you want.
You have the right idea with stretching exercises, but you're going about it somewhat wrong. Try this, take two fingers and stretch the opening of the foreskin as far as it'll go without pain (like increasing its radius) by hooking a finger on either side of the opening. It's a little hard to describe and may take a few tries to get right. Once you get the hang of it, do it for a few minutes each day for a few weeks to a month. In most phimosis cases that's all that's needed.
If this doesn't work there are prescription creams that're supposed to help, especially when combined with the stretching exercises. If after like a month this also doesn't work, it may be time to consider surgical options. This doesn't necessarily mean circumcision, as there are many less invasive (and less painful) operations that can be done. See links for more details. Circumcision, if it's not what you want, should be reserved as a last resort.
2006-12-16 02:27:28 · answer #2 · answered by trebla_5 6 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Go and see a doctor and ask about surgical procedures. You need to be able to clean under the foreskin or you risk getting an infection which could put you at greater risk when you have sex. But you don't necessarily need to be fully circumcised. You should talk with a doctor about your options- partial circumcison may be possible so you are left with some or most of your foreskin (and the extra sensitivity) but can still retract the foreskin back for cleaning and hygiene. Don't feel you have to be fully circumcised if you dont want to (maybe get an opinion from a doctor who has a foreskin). In the end it is a personal choice. Once you are able to retract the foreskin and keep your penis clean, the hygiene benefits of circumcison dont count. And you can always choose later on to have full circumcision but once you get it done it is permanent.
2006-12-18 11:47:17 · answer #3 · answered by ? 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Your condition is called phimosis, which means that you cannot pull your foreskin back fully. It is essential for hygiene and for sex that your foreskin can be retracted all the way back to expose the groove behind your penis head fully. You really should have been circumcised long ago, but it's never too late and you should have the procedure performed without delay. Circumcision will give you better comfort, hygiene,health,appearance of your penis to women,self-esteem and FAR better sexual sensation for both you and your female partners. ALL MEN SHOULD BE CIRCUMCISED!
2006-12-15 20:50:55 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 6⤋
There is not any sensible alternative to circumcision.
Circumcision is the best solution to your problem.
Now some information about circumcision. Keep reading....
CIRCUMCISION IS VERY BENEFICIAL, its cleaner and several research bodies have concluded that circumcised men have less risk of contracting STD's such as AIDS-HIV or herpes.
Uncircumcised penises are difficult to keep clean, and more prone to infections and penile cancer, studies have shown.
A circumcised penis is naturally clean and virtually free from urinary infection. You will not have to worry again with careful washing of your penis.
Is it NOT true that the AAP (American Academy of Paediatrics) does not recommend circumcision. They simply say they leave the decision to parents. But recently, and specially after the New Zealand study, the AAP has been discussing if it may be necessary to change their policy and recommend circumcision to all newborns as they used to do, so in the future we may see that the AAP advocates again circumcision.
Have a look at: http://www.baby-health.net/articles/381.html
About STD's:
As I said, several studies carried out by prestigious research bodies have concluded that uncircumcised penises are more prone to infections and contraction of STD's, including AIDS-HIV. Circumcised men have been proved to be up to seven times less likely to be infected than those who are uncircumcised. Have a look at this site: http://icuxbridge.icnetwork.co.uk/news/tm_objectid=14095142&method=full&siteid=53340&headline=-circumcision-protects-against-aids--name_page.html
As for women, studies also show that circumcision also protects female partners from AIDS-HIV and other STD's. Browse this article: http://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/Press_releases/2006/02_08_06.html
About sensitivity of a circumcised penis:
No medical or physiological study has proved that circumcision reduces sensitivity, opposed to common belief. It is completely FALSE that circumcision reduces penis sensitivity. The American Academy of Paediatrics (AAP) confirms this on their web site; have a look at: http://www.aap.org/pubed/zzzjzmemh4c.htm
Circumcision is an easy and nowadays *painless* procedure, which has many benefits, and virtually no risks.
Circumcision is NOT an amputation. Circumcision is NOT comparable at all to female circumcision, which is something completely different.
Circumcision rates are INCREASING nowadays, both in the United States and overseas. Many African and South American countries with little circumcision tradition are starting to promote the procedure to help to reduce the AIDS-HIV infection rates.
Finally, this site has a lot of useful and *unbiased* information. Make sure you have a good look: http://www.circinfo.net
2006-12-16 02:23:30 · answer #5 · answered by Scuba 3 · 1⤊ 5⤋
It is best to get done circumcision at the earliest. what you are suffering is called phimosis.
no exercise is advisable.
2006-12-15 18:20:39 · answer #6 · answered by drjb 2 · 3⤊ 4⤋
Don't know.
Can't remember mine.
See a Dr.
2006-12-15 18:45:01 · answer #7 · answered by Steamysteam 5 · 0⤊ 3⤋
Please see a dr. consider the minor surgery, read the attached link, and good luck
http://www.nytimes.com/2006/12/14/health/14hiv.html?_r=2&th&emc=th&oref=slogin&oref=slogin
2006-12-15 21:30:04 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 2⤋
why didn't your parents circumcise you?
2006-12-15 18:00:22 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 8⤋