Circumcision and Smegma?

Question

Hello.Im 17 and My foreskin is fairly tight.It gets 'goosebumpy' at the head of my penis when I attempt to stretch it but i usually stop there because im afraid i might injure something underneath =|

Ive read certain posts on this site and some people suggested that the foreskin would gradually retract on its own over time and does not need any 'strecthing'. Im pretty much okay with doing the 'natural' thing, except that I think i got a case of smegma also (due to my inability to retract I can only clean the outside of my penis and not whats underneath that Ive never seen)

So my question is, how do i remove smegma if i cant retract?
And is there such a thing called the 'natural' way?

And no, I dont wanna get circumcision done.
Hoping to see some good answers! Much appreciated.

Answer 1

It's true that some guys have phimosis till they're 20, then it just gradually disappears, but this is rare. I would suggest stretching exercises and if you do them right, you won't hurt yourself.

Basically, take two fingers and stretch the opening of your foreskin as far as it'll got without major discomfort or pain (like increasing its radius) by hooking a finger on either side of the opening. It may take a few tries to get right, but do this exercise for a few minutes each day for a few weeks to a month. If that doesn't work, there are prescription creams that'lll help. If after another month or so and that doesn't work, consider surgical options (not circumcision). There are some conservative procedures out there that are sure to work (see link).

In the meantime, the smegma issue is rather easy to take care of. Just wash the area with mild soap and water like any other part of the body during a shower. You don't need to wash "inside" it as that could cause irritations. Also, everytime you pee it flushes some smegma away. I would concentrate on stretching the opening so you can pull back your foreskin to take care of it properly, but until then, just leaving it alone will suffice.

Answer 2

You have phimosis, so you WILL probably need circumcision.
I understand that it may sound scary, but in fact you will eventually appreciate that it's cleaner, healthier and has virtually no risks. Nowadays, with anesthesia, is also virtually *painless*.



Now some info on 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.

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://www.torontodailynews.com/index.php/HealthNews/2006121404Circumcision

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

Answer 3

there is no good way to remove smegma if you cannot fully retract the foreskin.
You should be retracting the foreskin daily to help improve the situation. If this does not work, you may need to see a urologist.-dd

Answer 4

Wish my parents had left me intact.
But just do stretching, don't overdo it, it will take some time,but eventually the skin will stretch over the head.
Had a friend who did it and after a couple years he was able to fully retract his skin.
As far as whats under it don't worry had a friend who never even tried to pull back his foreskin, and he never had any infections or problems. Even once you can retract just use water to clean under the skin as soap may irritate it.
Hope you don't consider circumcision, because once you are cut your sensitivity decreases by at least half.

Answer 5

Don't listen to people telling you to get circumsized. It's not necessary. You can learn to stretch the foreskin so that proper cleaning can occur. Here is a link with detailed instructions. Hope it helps.
http://www.healthboards.com/boards/showthread.php?t=178155

Answer 6

get circumcised ,you will be happy that you did

better sex
cleaner dick,
women prefer it
and you look better
all kids should be circumcised
other wise pull down the skin before it gets big
you get a funny feeling when it stretches .but no more pain than if you pinched yourself
nothing can be injured
for some reason every kid is terrified of this ,and it is absolutely nothing to worry about
over in a seccond and no more tight skin
be brave

Answer 7

try a glansie.

Answer 8

ya that guy has said it.