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About Phimosis...

Written by AJ at 01 Nov 2002 13:13:21:

As an answer to: Please read and respond.(PHIMOSIS PROBLEM) written by Michael at 01 Nov 2002 03:47:54:

Hi, Michael. If you haven't done so already I'd suggest you check out the site that hosts this forum. There's plenty of objective information there that will give you a better idea of what you are dealing with and potential solutions. Watch out for other sites online that use words like "butchery" or "mutilation" - these kind of sites will not offer accurate advice.

If you decide to go the stretching route then I'd suggest that you see your doctor and see if you can get the correct creams (if neccessary) and also discuss the pros and cons with him. Stretching works for some, but not all. By doing manual stretching you will have increased chances of success with the correct prescription medication. However, there are many reports of people having initial success only to have the foreskin revert to its original tight state once stretching stops. I'm not saying this to be negative, but a lot of what you read online is extremely misleading and incorrect in terms of what you can actually expect to achieve.

In the even that it happens (it's almost inevitable) - I'd certainly warn against taking on board any advice Jim or others give urging you into shoving bottle tops or buttons down your foreskin for stretching.

Hope this helps.



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