Tight Foreskin and Small Lacerations?

Sexual health
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Hi guys, Im sixteen and for a while now I have suffered from tight foreskin. Ithas never been a bother until the last couple of months. I am in a relationship and have been for 6 months, I am sexually active and in the last 2-3 months after intercourse or masturbation I have suffered from small lacerations on my foreskin. It isnt sore at the time, but after it is red and inflamed and really sore. It becomes a bother when trying to clean the area, I can easily move the foreskin back when my penis is flaccid but when erect it is virtually impossible and very sore. I have tried to stop masturbating for weeks however as soon as i pull my foreskin back when erect the cuts reappear. Any help would be appreciated, I dont think it is an STD and I would love to avoid circumcision if there are any solutions, thanks

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Helle There,

I belive this is a very common problem - only last year a friend told me her son had the same thing, and I said to her what I'm going to say to you now, that it's best to consult a doctor.  There is absolutely nothing to be embarrassed about.  Your sex life is very imprtant to you, and of course every doctor knows that.  So go ahead.  Don't hesitate.  I certainly wouldn't.  Good luck :o)

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thanks alot mate, im worried that my GP brings up circumcision though, before I go im wondering if there are any other treatments?

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Had the same thing at the same age..Likely to be simple phimosis.See the doc and get circumcised. You may not like the thought but believe me, it's by far the best thing to do and ain't that bad. Your girl-friend will either understand or she won't.If she doesn't it's time for a change anyway. Good luck.

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Surely there is other solutions?

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Not that I'm aware of. Get on with it lad, see your GP, you'll be glad you did. Personal hygiene is better, sex is better and it's certainly better than a sore willy ther morning after.

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I strongly recommend a circumcision based on my own experience decades afo. I has an elective circumcision for similar condition to yours and no onlu never regretted it, I was very happy I made the decision.

I can understand your hesitance but believe me circumcision will solve your issues with many other benefits as well.

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Hi John

Im very sorry to hear of the issue here. First of all may I ask why you are dead against circumcision?..it doesnt make you any less of a man you know? - please dont think its easy for me to say as im a woman!!..i know this is a very delicate issue, but as you are still growing, how do you think this problem will cease without any medical intervention?. I dont believe sex will be pleasurable for you either. I know adult men who have had this problem, after circumcision it has made them a whole world happier and the sex life brilliant. In actual fact, medically its considered cleaner and much more hygienic to be circumcised, men also 'last' a lot longer in the bedroom dept than men who are not circumcised too..no, im not kidding and im not saying this to get on your good side. Your Dr may prescribe some creams to try and thin out the skin, it wont work!. Cicrumcision is your best option, you wont feel a thing and you'll heal beautifully. And im confident that you will wish that you had done this years ago.

I had the same issue with my son, at the age of 3. He was circumcised at the age of 8, it has made a huge difference. I wish you luck, i hope that you over come the shyness, millions of young men and boys have this problem- go and see your GP, any GP..the steroid creams are not of much help, im being honest. If you were my son, I would strongly advise you to have the circumcision. This is the medical reson that it is there for and you will go on to be a lot more comfortable and happier with your tickle tackle ;-) good luck

 

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Hey John..Hope you're getting near a decision..I understand that you're young and may not wish to respond to the reassurances that folk here have taken the time/trouble to give you but an acknowledgement of their efforts wouldn't go amiss. A warm hug, in whatever form, is worth a response. Keep yer pecker up....As it were.

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Sorry mate haven't been online for a while. We'll have some good news, went to the GP and although I do have phimosis it isn't serious and as I managed to get it early I have been prescribed a steroid cream and moisturiser to make my foreskin more pliable. Already noticing a difference, hopefully it can get resolved as I'm still petrified of circumcision haha, thanks a lot for the help and reassurance though guys!