Hi there, I'll try and explain this as briefly as possible. I recently turned 18 - and for some reason I wasn't made aware that my foreskin could be pulled back until around 2-3 years ago. At first I was worried I might have phimosis, but I'm able to pull my foreskin fully back when flaccid (well, almost - I'll explain further), and able to pull it back over the head of the penis when erect. However, I recently made the discovery that my foreskin is attached to the head of my penis via the frenulum, restricting the movement of the back side of my foreskin somewhat (when flaccid, I can pull my foreskin back far enough that it looks cut from the front, but can't do that at the back, if that makes any sense - and when erect, the furthest it goes is just under the glans). Having looked online, it would seem that the logical next step would be a frenulectomy - but getting a needle inserted into the most sensitive area of my penis doesn't sound like a good time. So I'm curious as to whether surgery is the only way to move forward with this. It doesn't cause me any pain. I have no hygiene issues, as I'm still able to reach and clean all under my foreskin. I'm able to masturbate normally - I only feel some tightness at the frenulum, but I wouldn't call it painful, it doesn't effect the experience. My only concern is sex. I've never had it, but with university just around the corner, it would be good to know if this would have an effect on any sexual activity. Apologies for the rather graphic detail. I would see a doctor, but my GP is only open for emergencies and I'm not sure if a potential sexual emergency counts. Any advice would be much appreciated. Cheers guys!
Caden, it sounds very much like you could have the same kind of issue that I have.
A photo showing the underneath of the head of your penis would help - I am wondering whether you have a tight frenulum, or even if it is partly or completely covered by the skin adhesion … ?
With a photo I can suggest whether the surgery is necessary - many men in the world have issues like this, or even worse, they have sex and father children - many penises have considerable variations, your’s is most likely simply one variation, you could go through life without needing to do anything about it.
Dear caden,
I agree with wee_dugie. You’re whipping up a storm in a teacup when you may not have a serious condition. If I could suggest a ‘trial’ in the comfort of your bedroom. Get a pack of condoms, put one on for masturbation and assess if it feels like it’s protecting the frenulum. Guess you’ll be using condoms when you have sex, at least initially, and this will give you some idea whether the tight frenulum is going to create problems.
Adhari.