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Written by Ralesk at 16 Jun 2004 02:01:32: Re: Foreskin won't go back over the glans
As an answer to: Re: Foreskin won't go back over the glans written by Chris at 16 Jun 2004 01:24:15:
>>Hi,
>>Well, for since forever I've never been able to pull my foreskin back past the head(Phimosis) and had about a 4-5mm opening. Well for the past couple weeks, I've been stretching it and its been stretching further and further. Well today I was finally able to fully retract the foreskin past the glans...but now it won't go back over it. My head is SUPER SENSITIVE. I can barely walk around without pain and discomfort. So far the most comfortable way for me to move about is by wearing tidey whities which keeps the penis in place and minimizes rubbing(although it still hurts a bit).It seems like the glans got a bit bigger after pulling the foreskin back and its not going back over. It doesnt seem like this is a problem, but Id still like to make sure.
>Update. I hope its not going to become paraphimosis...this is what im afraid of. The foreskin remains retracted behind the glans,and well im trying to avoid erections because when i feel it coming the skin begins to stretch further almost uncomfortably. Id like some hear what you all think as to what i should do. Thanks a lot!What ever told you that if it’s hell uncomfortable to leave it retracted you should still do so?
Eh, sorry to sound so snappy and all, it’s damn late here, I’m tired, and people’s lack of common sense shocks me a bit.
In any case, make sure you DO get the foreskin forward. Best would be to soak it in cold water and with the help of your fingers, squish the blood from the glans back into your body. Once the glans is small enough, push the skin forward.
I know it’s going to hurt, but gather up your courage and do it. Paraphimosis is not something to be left unattended for days (like one of our past visitors did; for about a week).