hi all,

im desperately in need of help, im just too embarrassed to go to a doctors or tell anyone.

im having trouble retracting my foreskin to wash my penis, it seems the skin just doesnt wont to stretch back, ive tugged and pulled it and im scared i will somehow damage it. Does anyone have any advice?? i dont know if there are any techniques to ease the skin back?
Ive had this trouble from an early age, and was too scared to do anything, now smeg is being very hard to clean and it smells horrible.

im unable to even go near a girl without worrying about it, and its not just for my sake!
if anyone has any advice or help it would be greatly appreciated, its eating me up!

nwsflash

You need to get yourself into a warm bath and just take your time, and pull it back slowly this may help a little...But one thing you really do need to do is go and visit your doctor ASAP please don't worry they will have more concern in making sure your ok and fine not checking you out they see peoples parts all day and won't be having a good look !! please don't let things get worse book your visit monday and get down there.

Don't tug and pull just take it easy in the warm bath.

Fr_Chuck

As a older man, best advice, get over being body shy. You will have many things that the doctor will have to see, hold touch and poke.

By being scared of a doctor you can risk having very serious medical issues that could have been solved before they got serious..

fredg

HI,
At 64 yrs old, I do agree with Fr_Chuck's answer about getting over your fear of Doctors! They have seen all the parts of one's body, and are Professionals, not giving any opinions about anything, except medical advice. I have been picked at and "poked", with exams for prostate, etc, etc, etc. At some time, I really think you will have to go through this also. It isn't as bad as you think.
Please see a Doctor, and it can be taken care of.

salem16

Ok thankyou very much for the advice and feedback, im definately going to book an appointment.
Do you think a female Doctor will be more suitable?
My normal Doctor is a man, i really trust him, however i think if he examins me, i will be really embarrassed to go and see him again, obviously cautious that he knows my past.

nwsflash

Hi Salem16 your doctor upholds a level of trust with the job that he has and will hold no judgment against you past or present...You have to go with what make's you feel best weither its seeing the male or female doctor.

I pleased that your going to see the doctor hope that all turns out ok for you.

salem16

hi again guys,

i went to the doctors, i had a male, different to my usual doctor though. i told him the problem and he just told me to lay down on the bed, and he pulled my foreskin down really hard, i mean really hard. i almost screamed but he said it needs to be done to try and strectch the skin, he didnt give me any medication so he recommended to do a few exercises every day.

it really hurts, and incredibaly painful - im abit worried that by doing this i will be making it worse, but he is a doctor...he knows his stuff?..

..thanks very much for the advice, i can now finally get this problem sorted..hopefully

Starman

The condition is called phimosis and is usually corrected via circumcision.
In the hospital, male babies are routinely checked for it as soon as they are born. I recommend that you get a second professional opinion about the painful treatments that the good doctor is using.

fredg

HI,
I agree with the answer before this one. Please see another Doctor.
Don't keep pulling back the skin with that much pain! Get another opinion, and in that way, you will be able to judge for yourself, if he "knows his stuff".
Best of luck.

nwsflash

I have to agree with all the other posts go and see a second doctor and see what they have too say....Hope all turns out ok for you !