The skin tissue of the foreskin is susceptible to stretching as any part of the skin. So, a prolonged session of trying to pull the foreskin might solve the problem. It might take a lot of patience, but usually works well in the end. Having intercourse with phimosis is possible, if the head of the penis is not painfully sensitive. There are no side effects of circumcision. However, rare complications might occur, such as: hemorrhage, infection, secondary phimosis or adhesions between the glans and the remaining prepuce.