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Removing the foreskin?

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BartS
BartS

Well I have a bit of a problem with my foreskin. Basicaly I'm not able to pull it back when I get erection. I decided to see a specialist doctor about it. He told me that I have to options. One is the operation and putting some stiches around it (but he said he really does not recommend it, especially for a young person, btw I'm 18).

The second option, the one he made sound as the only one is removing it off completly! I am so scared about this! I really need some advice here guys!

I had a look in the internet and it says that  generally having a foreskin is a really good thing. Apparently it is much better for women and the sex is noticably better for women. Also I read it is better for me as well with the foreskin? And I generally find it really weird to have the glans out? When it isn't erected and I pull the skin backwards it hurts when I touch it, does it mean it will be like that for the rest of the life?

I literally feel so upset right now! Can I have some advice? Maybe someone had it done in the past and knows the experience? Are there any positives of not having a foreskin?

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  • simonthethird
    simonthethird BartS

    Posted

    You need to take the advice of the doctor. While it may be better to have a foreskin it certainly is not if you cannot fully and easily retract.

    There are two options - a slit on the top or circumcision where the foreskin is removed. Neither are - ususally - particularly painful.

    If you do not have something done then sex - both for you and a woman - will be difficult and possibly unpleasant.  If you cannot get the skin back there is a very strong risk that you cannot fully clean the penis.  And you'd plan to put it inside a woman?

    • BartS
      BartS simonthethird

      Posted

      Yeah I understand but I wanted to hear advantages/disadvantages from person who possibly experienced this in the past.

      And yeah I have to agree that sex may not be the best but its doable aha, also I can clean it, just not when it is erected.

  • simonthethird
    simonthethird BartS

    Posted

    OK - I'll try and amplify my post.  In my youth it was common for a lot of boys to be circumcised routinely.  Not really sure why but nowadays far less routine although some religious groups do so.

    I have known three adults who have been circumcised as adults. One through choice though unneeded. Full research and had it done privately. Two others who had it done for medical reasons that of basically incredibly tight foreskin. Unlike you neither could retract at all when erect.  Both had it done to facilitate sex with their wives [one each of course]. None reported much in the way of pain during or after the operation [local anaesthetic] and the two married men both agree that sex is much better [and indeed possible] after the op. There was some sensitivity afterwards but this soon faded.   Indeed there is a theory that as the glans is more exposed there is - after time - less sensitivity allowing for longer intercourse when required

  • matt82320
    matt82320 BartS

    Posted

    Hi, I doubt the condition will change on it's own.

    My Dad had his foreskin removed when he was in his 50's - he said he was always curious about it.  Immediately after it was done he was having second thoughts, as having a foreskin is all he was ever familiar with. However after he got used to it, he said he liked the feel and said it was alot easier to maintian.

    Personally, If something is causing pain and not working properly, I would definitely opt for less pain and have it corrected.

    I was circumcised at birth. I like it and if it was possible, I would not reverse it. There is no extra maintenance required and sex feels great. Anyhow, it's just my opinion. I hope it has helped some.

     

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