phimosis????

Question

ok im 13 years old. i have phimosis. i am indian. is there anything i can do to get rid of phimosis? it sucks! what can i do. please help

Answer 1

Both stretching and a cream work. With some people (like me) just stretching it back and washing it good in the shower (only for a few seconds) worked. Others may need the cream. I posted this in another thread, but it should address what you're concerned.

Also, if you're just 13, this is rather common, since you've just started 'using' your penis for masturbation and cleaning. I think the more you use it the better it'll get, like it was for me.

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. That's only one of the few risks, there's more listed here, in addition to the studies and statistics:
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 have questions, e-mail me from my profile since I've gone through this. I'll be happy to answer any questions.

Answer 2

Hahaha NO it's not an option at all unless you want it to be. You can fix the tight skin with the stretching, you don't need circumcision at all. As long as you do the stretching several times a day and hold it back for a few mins so get it really losened up you will be fine. Just make sure you NEVER force it back and you don't feel any pain. Also that bit of skin is called the frenulum. If that is what is restricting you pulling the skin back then you have a frenulum breve, not phimosis. -Connor

Answer 3

Ok without getting real graphic,
just how bad is it?
I mean my former partner was
Chinese, and he could only get
just the tip of his out without pain,
but it worked pretty well, and
not to get too personal but
we had lots of fun with it.
You could have it "snipped"
but people who tell you that
have never had it done, and
it hurts like hell for weeks after.
You are only 13, and be careful
that you are not irritating it too
much when masturbating. I made mine
sore for awhile at that age until I
learned better ways to do it.

Answer 4

You should investigate a full circumcision, or a snip which
will allow you to keep your foreskin, yet afford you more
"mobility".
See a doctor; don't try it at home.
Edit: A steroid creme can possibly solve yer prob as well. Check it out on Wikipedia---a very comprehensive discussion therein.

Answer 5

You could try to stretch it or use creams and medications that may help. However, I wouldn't rule out circumcision, talk to your parents about your problem and a Doctor.

Answer 6

is phimosis even a real disease?

Answer 7

sorry but what is phimosis.

Answer 8

If the foreskin is that tight, why don't you get circumcized?