[ ARC forum 2 ]
Written by Paul B. at 17 Mar 2003 04:44:54: Game, Set ...
As an answer to: Re: Mind Set written by rob at 16 Mar 2003 20:09:11:
> Ok, so i went in for a routine physical checkup a few days ago, and the doctor was doing his normal testicular checkup and i noted to him that when i tried pulling back my foreskin, it would not retract.
So you did know that it was some sort of problem, but he put a name to it for you! And tried to scare you.
> That is, when i try pulling it back the very tip of the foreskin seems to widen up and i see about 1/4 to 1/2 an inch of skin bunched together at the top.
So at this point, I gather you can't see the tip of the glans. Is this erect or soft?
> I have been reading over the archives and have found a very good amount of useful information as to stretching.
Attaboy! Keep at it. We'll expct a few little questions later.
> I do masturbate quite frequently, usually once every 2 days.
Sounds normal.
> As far back as i can remember, my foreskin did not retract, and masturbation has and is a pleasant experience despite having what i believe is primary phimosis.
And of course it is (a pleasant experience). In fact, for that reason you are in no hurry whatsoever, you don't need to masturbate any other way, and even intercourse as such, is no worse than it might be for a circumcised fellow in any case.
Now, click "write an answer" but, rather than posting an answer as such, examine my text already in the box to see how HTML mark-up works. And remember to always use "preview" and check for mistakes, back up and fix them as often as necesary, before "Submit"ting.
> My doctor said he was going to look into what kind of phimosis he believes i have, but i am reluctant to hear him out as he himself recommended circumcision as the only real way to get over the problem.
Then you are right - he doesn't know much at all, because he got the most important part wrong. And whatever "kind" of phimosis he believes, won't make a sod of difference to fixing it anyway.
> I will read through the archives and find as much information as i can on proper stretching techniques, as i have decided i will forget about getting a circumcision.
That's the single most important part - you need to totally forget it as far as an option that would be of any use to you.
> Thank you very much Paul and Jim.
That's fine, we are here to work with you.
I don't see why it would "just be" your "horrible computer", the link to Jim's Board seems to work fine, and does not require Java turds or anything.