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Written by Paul B. at 03 Jan 2003 12:34:14: Teenagers
As an answer to: Foreskin on Teenagers written by anon at 02 Jan 2003 16:13:47:
> as youve guessed, i'm uncircumcised
We prefer the term "intact" - which means - complete, undamaged, not deficient. Circumcision is not something desirable or truly acceptable in a civilised society, and nor is it a useful medical procedure in very many cases.
Just a little point, but it really helps to approach a problem such as yours with a clear understanding.
> i just wanted to know if having a foreskin at my age that wont retract past the head is normal.
As others have said, "normal" it is, in the sense of it is not "wrong" or "damaged". It is not "typical", that is, most boys do not have such a problem, but in puberty, different boys are at different stages of development and some will always be a little "behind".
> i can get it half way most of the time but if i pull back any further i feel like it would hurt or tear or whatever?
Then you are already doing the right thing. By the way, please explain whether this is when you are flaccid (soft), or erect (hard)? In either case, what you need to do is pull it back as far as you can, just short of hurting, and do that as often as you can - each time you pee (in private) for a start, if only for a minute or so, and of course when you masturbate (You do, don't you?). You may not see a difference in a hurry, but - keep at it and it will adapt just as you want it to. That's what you most need to know - it will.
And keep reading back in this forum to get the context.