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Re: OK, Practicalities

Written by AJ at 03 Jun 2003 20:19:08:

As an answer to: OK, Practicalities written by Pete, England at 03 Jun 2003 18:25:08:

>At 46, I'd really appreciate your help on taking some action soonish on phimosis:
>a) If I go for stretching, any new techniques or creams or advice on keeping
>the wide opening once achieved?

There's recently been a study that suggested stretching is much more effective with steroid cream. When stretching does work (it works for some, but not all), it is reported by some that the foreskin has reverted to it's original state a short time after.

>b) If I go for dorsal slit, is there anyone out there who's had it done, any
>good experienced surgeons, any special techniques I should be aware of? Are the
>French doctors better, more experienced?

I had a partial circumcision for a similar problem. It's very different from a dorsal slit, but you might find my Circumcision FAQ helpful.

>c) Recently got new girlfriend - how to break news that the sex might be
>limited i.e. explain current problem?
>Thanks so much,
>Pete

Just tell her. It's difficult and embarrassing, but if you love each other, it'll be okay (man, I'm so not cynical.) Also, if you get the problem resolved some time in the future, it'll be a non-issue.

All the best.

p.s - Please forgive my anti-circ stalker who is impersonating me in some posts. He doesn't mean to be a troll, he's just a little twisted.



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