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Re: relative phimosis?

Written by Ivan at 15 Aug 2003 07:29:22:

As an answer to: Re: relative phimosis? written by mark at 15 Aug 2003 02:28:45:

>>>>>>the frenulum is a darker color than the rest (and a dark line runs from there to my testicles).
>>>>>Usually a darker streak along the skin which has not previously been there is a sign of some sort of infection, local toxic exposure (metals or such), or other unwelcome development. Definitiely a thing to check with the doctor - unless you are engaged in some really unusual masturbation, this should not be a mere bruise.
>>>>Gee...look at your own penis and you will find the same dark line...the raphe, where two parts of the body were fused while your body was being formed in utero. It's what differentiates males from females. No doctor necessary, except, perhaps, to explain the process.
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>>>Sorry, Rood, I followed your instructions and found no line where he described. I'm aware of the raphe, but my impression is that the extent of its visibility is quite variable, depending on the completeness of the process in utero. Besides, if a person does have a line or other mark on the body and it begins to change without explanation, that is a potential problem worth checking out. I had the impression that the correspondent had seen a change in this area, so I stand by what I said about checking it out.
>>while you're right, Ivan, about having to have it seen by someone in person -- hopefully someone who knows what he should know and not some arse --, there is clear description about the raphe, I have even bolded it out for ya.
>I have definitely noticed a change in my raphe, if that's what it is. I will check with my doctor, as it has definitely become visible whereas in the past it wasnt, except last year when I had the same problem.
Good Mark, if it is changing, it should be seen. Now Ral and Rood, is it supposed to be right down the centerline or can it be elsewhere? I never gave it much thought before cause everything works fine, but now I want to find it. Perhaps as i suggested before in some people it has largely disappeared, but now it's bugging me, and I don't want to spend the whole weekend with my head between my legs.


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