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Re: Advice needed

Written by Jim at 21 May 2002 23:41:01:

As an answer to: Advice needed written by US dad with decision at 21 May 2002 19:43:40:

What has it bothered so far in his life to have remained intact? This is the way boys have been for millions of years all over most of the world. Do you think he might be the first to have had a tight foreskin? Of course not.

Ideally, eventually his foreskin should be fully retractable. At fifteen, it's not unusual for it to be still tight, so relax a bit and discuss with him some simple exercises which will help loosen it.

One such exercise it simply to take hold of the end on either side, pulling simultaneously in opposite directions, thus trying to widen the opening. The tug should be held for several minutes and be repeated at least a second time each day. Doing it at shower time will help the skin to relax and accept the stretch a bit more readily.

Also, take a look at this site: http://www.cirp.org/library/treatment/phimosis/beauge/

Thus far, every young man who has visited this site, and who has diligently applied the lessons of stretching has had success. There is no reason to believe that your son would not also enjoy success. Do you have any questions?


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