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Written by Ivan at 14 Dec 2004 22:56:47: Re: pinhole phimosis!! - qualification
As an answer to: Re: pinhole phimosis!! written by Andrew B at 14 Dec 2004 08:03:15:
>He's not inventing a problem out of nothing. Regardless of your views on foreskins, stretching, the pros and cons of circumcision etc., one simple fact can't be denied. That is that, whether you are circumcised or uncircumsised, the glans is meant to be uncovered during sex (or at least be able to be - some uncircumcised guys might prefer to leave the foreskin forward). If it is covered, this is not an ideal situation. You might be able to function okay sexually with this problem (as I did), but it is still not a desirable situation and you should take some action to correct it, whether that be by drastic or conservative means.
I don't essentially disagree with this 'mobility is the preferred condition' statement, but for most intect guys, there is no issue about 'leaving it forward' or retracting during intercourse. For most, there is only partial coverage during erection and it gets retracted on the in-stroke during intercourse. A substantial minority have full coverage even during erection, but retraction occurs during penetration as well, so there is no need to make an issue of it. It is quite a small percentage that have a tight enough foreskin that it either stays forward or stays retracted during sexual activities (and for many of them usage causes stretching to allow mobility in the passage of time).