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Written by Jim at 23 Dec 2001 03:58:36:

As an answer to: phimosis/frenulum breve advice -- very worried written by Vidyan at 23 Dec 2001 03:19:23:

>Hey,
>
>I was hoping someone could give me some advice about phimosis. I'm 17, and have a relatively tight foreskin. A year or so ago, I could not retract it behind the glans, but after gentle stretching over time I am now able to do so. However, when erect I cannot retract the foreskin much further down the shaft- a tight ring is visible, there is pain and the glans is pulled down. I realise I have a tighter-than-average foreskin and frenulum, but will this prove a problem sexually? Does the foreskin need to retract some way down the shaft?
>-Vid

You'd probably be a lot happier if it did retract all the way past the glans. Why not keep on stretching? You've already had success. Finish the job. The frenulum will also stretch. You can also get that opening to stretch bigger than it is presently just by continued effort. Using something as simple as a 35mm film canister with the bottom cut out of it will keep it at tension all day long and get you to the goal more quickly. If that's too big for now, use the cap from a marking pen or something similar which will keep the skin open.

Don't give up before you find success. Just remember the most important rule is to be gentle. Don't force anything and don't cause pain. If using a device, check periodically to make sure no undue pressure is being placed upon any given part. You'll do fine.


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