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Written by Paul B. at 08 Oct 2001 15:56:13: Re: Which problem??? and is it one??
As an answer to: Which problem??? and is it one?? written by Rob at 08 Oct 2001 12:53:07:
> I'm not quite sure what my problem is, or if indeed I can stay as I am and there isn't one!!!
I believe you've cross-posted this to Fathermag?
> I cannot retract foreskin when flaccid or erect.
Noted.
> I can't find any trace of a Phimotic ring.
You mean, no part that is different from any other part of the foreskin? I'm sure there isn't. The pictures I pointed to in this post show a normal fraenar band, and I'm sure yours is the same, just tighter.
> I've held the foreskin closed when pissing, ... whole thing baloons up, ... to the back of the glans.
> I presume this means no adhesions.I'd think that a pretty good demonstration.
> When flaccid I can Squeeeeeeze some of the head of the penis through the foreskin and I see the frenulum.
Sort of like this I presume?
> However, is it safe to leave half my glans in this state?
No, I wouldn't really advise it all day. Perhaps for ten minutes at a time though. If it should pop right back behind the glans (paraphimosis), you must be prepared to use as much determination as necessary immediately to pull it forward to the normal position (by grabbing the skin just behind the tightest part on each side and pulling forward).
> If its safe to do this all day, this would be an ideal way to keep the foreskin stretched,
If it's not too tight, some people manage this.
> with minimal discomfort.
Not in your case, at this stage at least.
A much better idea however, is what I was discussing here (the later technique discussed).
> Also, 2 small, but hard white lumps have appeared on my Frenulum, along with one at the tip
> of the upper opening of the foreskin... presumably these are some kind of scarring???I doubt it would relate to scarring. Suspect these are retention cysts containing old skin material that you simply didn't see before. Otherwise it's just a puzzle.
> I am still not sure of the nature of my "Problem", if indeed it is one...
> I think it would just be nice to be able to retract,It's a very good idea.
> although I have no major problems at present if I cant!
I therefore presume the difficulties with erection have disappeared?
