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Written by Jim at 23 Jan 2002 16:44:54: Re: Frenulum Breve
As an answer to: Re: Frenulum Breve written by Steve at 23 Jan 2002 01:15:51:
>>What makes you think it's frenulum breve? Is that what the physician told you?
>>If that is the case, he should know what he is looking at.
>I diagnosed it myself, from R Stuart's articles, and the doctor independently made the same diagnosis. He could be wrong of course - he's referring me to a specialist - and I'm open to suggestions. I really dont know whats normal and what isn't, as my sexual experience is almost zero.
>There's no tightness in the opening, nor any obviously tough 'ring' in the foreskin which would indicate phimosis. Hold on... I know this sounds rude, hehe, but I've just measured it. It seems to originate as red 'lips' around the 'mouth' of the penis, runs through the cleft under the glans (attached to it all the way), and then is about 5 millimetres long before it spreads out onto the foreskin. The trouble is that the harder the penis gets, the tighter it gets pulled, and it hurts right where it attaches to the cleft. It clearly pulls the glans downwards if I roll the foreskin back while its flaccid.
>Would you agree with the diagnosis, or are there other alternatives?
>>The frenulum will stretch, but it will require some ingenuity on your part to grasp it correctly to get some stretch. You can get a good degree of stretch simply by pullling back on the skin and holding it there for several minutes at a time. Pull till you start to experience discomfort and hold it. Doing it at bathtime will help when the skin is warm and more pliable.
>The water idea sounds good, and presumably a shower will do just as well. The doctor suggested spreading vaseline all over it, but I was too nervous to ask him what he meant.
>>If you can get hold of each end, you can try pulling it opposite directions for several minutes, several times a day.
>Its too short to get my fingers around it.
>>Are you experiencing any tightness in the opening itself? Your description indicates this.
>No (see above). It looks like stretching the foreskin won't have much effect - it seems to slide over the glans easily enough. The problem appears to be underneath, where the frenulum connects; though as I say, I'm really not certain about anything.
>Steve.Steve, I agree with Paul that a trip to the doctor could be very dangerous to the health of your intact penis. Profit is quite often the motive in their decisions, and in order to maximize profits, they resort to surgery. Most guys with patience are able to resolve situations like yours without the need for cutting. Gentleness, persistance and patience will reward you.