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Written by Ralesk at 23 Mar 2003 11:20:05: To add something to this...
As an answer to: Re: New here, looking for answers for 7 yr old son~ VERY FRUSTRATED!! written by Rood at 23 Mar 2003 05:23:41:
>Is his foreskin still attached to the glans? Occasionally the separation doesn't occur until a boy is in mid-teens. Try the "balloon" test to see if and where it is still attached, but don't try to force it back.
The ballooning test is: son would keep the opening of the foreskin shut with his fingers when he pees, and slowly fill up the space. If the foreskin balloons up nicely, he most probably doesn't have adhesions. If it doesn't balloon up well, he has more adhesions than we thought :P The ballooning test is also good for releasing some of the adhesions (although maybe not providing the most control over that process), and adding a light tension to the skin, especially the fraenulum, thus working on their growth. It's not possible to cause damage when it is done by your son, as he'll most probably release the tip of his foreskin before he encounters any excess (painful) tension.
Obviously, this exercise is not a good idea when there is inflammation and infection present in there.