Whatever you do, do NOT try to cut it off yourself as that'll only make things a lot worse and painful. If the foreskin must be removed, you should see a urologist about it. But there are many treatments for a tight foreskin, and most of them do not involve cutting.
If you haven't, the first thing you should try are stretching exercises. Link 1 has good and detailed instructions. Basically just do those exercises for a few minutes each day for a few weeks to a month, preferrably right after a shower/bath when the foreskin's most flexible.
If after a month and that doesn't seem to work, ask a doctor about certain creams. In one study, these creams are the most cost-effective treatment a doctor can provide (link 2). Know that the creams may also take up to a month to get the full effect, but it can be sped along a little by combining them with the stretching exercises.
If that also doesn't work, then surgery should definitely be considered. But even then, you don't need to get the foreskin removed (as in a circumcision). There are operations that are cheaper, less painful, have a quicker recovery time, and remove little/no foreskin (link 3). In any case, any cutting should be considered a last resort.
Look at the remaining links for more info, and I hope you don't try to cut it off just yet (and especially not by yourself).
2007-06-05 11:55:43
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answered by trebla_5 6
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You may not need to cut it. I posted this in another question, but it should help in your situation.
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Some may say that circumcision will fix it, but circumcision's risks include reduction in sensitivity and pleasure, and making masturbation more difficult according to studies (including a few new ones from a few months ago). Oddly enough that's how it was promoted in the USA since masturbation was bad, haha. There's a reason why the USA is the last remaining advanced nation still doing it, and even so, it's getting a lot less popular (it's now as low as 14% in some states). Save that as a last resort, as you're doing.
http://forums.govteen.com/showpost.php?p=3069995&postcount=2
I was the same when I was younger, and now it slides fine with no problems whatsoever. Just pull back your foreskin when you shower the most you can without forcing it, and rub the head. That should encourage it to separate from the head. This is probably all you have to do, since this is common especially with teens. You just haven't 'used' it enough, as in masturbation and washing it. The same goes for sensitivity; the more your rub it the less sensitive it'll get (start using water when you shower then rub a little more each day).
And if its rather tight, you can get a cream that works in almost 95% of cases. It's 0.05% betamethasone or betamethasone dipropionate. And unlike circumcision it is very cheap ($12 in the USA), painless, and you don't risk decreasing sensitivity/pleasure and making masturbation more difficult.
http://www.scielo.br/scielo.php?pid=S1677-55382005000400012&script=sci_arttext&tlng=en
http://www.drugstore.com/pharmacy/prices/drugprice.asp?ndc=00168005546&trx=1Z5006
Try that cream. It works. Doctors often just mention circumcision since its a surgery that brings a lot of money to them, especially in the USA.
If you feel that it's necessary, e-mail me from my profile since I've gone through this. I'll be happy to answer any questions.
2007-06-05 10:22:25
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answered by Jorge 7
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"extra skin" doesn't exist. And you don't have "extra skin" 'down there' as you so eloquently put it, that's normal. I think cutting skin off would make a guy think you're were more nasty than you being a normal physical female would. Do grow up before you start thinking of mutilating yourself and encouraging your friends to do so.
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answered by ? 3
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Go see a doctor! Holy Moses, I lost my foreskin shortly after birth but I still flinched when you suggested doing the surgery on yourself. If your penis needs a trim have it done in the hospital by a professional...if you try to do it yourself you're only going to wind up there anyways.
2007-06-05 10:01:38
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answered by Rich D 1
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No it's not safe, you could get all manner of infection doing that yourself (and along with infection, a possibility of permanent damage). Go see a doctor.
2007-06-05 09:49:11
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answered by firstythirsty 5
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Go to the doctor. That can really hurt. It is not safe to do it on your own.
2007-06-05 09:53:09
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answered by Anonymous
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no,it isn't safe, it is incredibly dangerous due to the risk of infection and blood loss potential. not to mention permanently damaging yourself. See a doctor, don't be stupid.
2007-06-05 09:48:30
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answered by essentiallysolo 7
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Performing your own operation is never safe.
2007-06-05 09:49:21
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answered by Anonymous
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my bro had this problem go to the doctor simple operation will sort it out good luck but dont cut it yourself
2007-06-05 09:48:08
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answered by Anonymous
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You probably couldn't handle the pain, let a Dr do it for you
2007-06-05 09:52:00
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answered by Anonymous
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