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Written by Charles II at 27 Apr 2004 01:41:59: Re: Permanent Skin Retraction
As an answer to: Re: I need some help. written by Michael at 21 Apr 2004 19:35:29:
Michael: "Autocircumcision" = self-circumcision = you buy a device and D.I.Y. "Permanently retracted foreskin" = a foreskin kept permanently retracted. I heard it called autocircumcision... Figured it made sense.
>>The latter can be aided with “folding” the foreskin so that it gets caught behind the corona.
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Answer: While the term "auto-circumcision" is more common, it's misleading. I prefer the term "auto-retraction," meaning that it's still there, not cut off, but is permanently retracted by its owner or is self-retracted on its own.
A technique for folding it over itself, which has the effect of reducing foreskin length enough to make it stay retracted, is described at circlist.org/cfeelcut.html. A reverse technique, that of folding it UNDER itelf, sounds more difficult to me. Other techniques involve Johnson & Johnson bioclusive tape, rubber O rings, two rubber bands knotted together to form a figure 8, girls' ponytail hair rings, and other aids. Different things work better for different people. Try more than one.
Mild phimosis can be a blessing in disguise; if paraphimosis associated with it is not so severe as to cut off blood circulation, cause swelling or other discomfort, it can be helpful in "trapping" a tight foreskin behind the coronal ridge, achieving permanent retraction. Stretch only as much as needed to reach this point, as a looser foreskin may not be so cooperative. Yes, yes, yes, retraction, whether frequent or permanent, WILL keep a tight foreskin stretched, so that it does not become too tight again.
Find others of us with various experiences and advice about permanent retraction at groups.yahoo.com forum called "foreskinretraction".