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Written by Richard at 01 Dec 2001 16:35:28: Re: What to do(Please read)
As an answer to: Re: What to do(Please read) written by Jay at 01 Dec 2001 10:56:52:
>>>Thanks for the advice. It feels weird mentally wanting to retract my foreskin because i've always had it covering my glands. When i do it looks weird as if i am not looking at my own penis. Is it ok that my glands are extrmemly sensitive which once touched seem painful.
>>Yes, I'm sure it will seem rather strange at first. It's also not that surprising that the glans is so sensitive to touch - it's not used to it after all! But if you persevere with getting the glans used to the open air, so to speak, it will get accustomed to the exposure. I'm not suggesting you actively try to desensitise it - you might do some damage! The foreskin is there so that when you *do* need your penis to be sensitive and responsive to touch it can be ;-D I.e. it hasn't lost sensation from over-exposure.
>>Not only that, it is important to wash under your foreskin regularly with warm water to keep things clean and smelling nice.
>>Hope that helps
>>Richard
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>It is quite difficult to was under the foreskin. i almost have to pour water down my foreskin to get it clean.No need to be too aggressive - but getting the foreskin flexible enough to retract will make washing easier. You don't need to use stringent soap - it could dry out that sensitive skin - hottish bathwater is fine.
Richard