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Q: Keeping Foreskin Retracted
asked by: anonymous128 on March 13th, 2008
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Hey everyone,

I'm a 16 year old male, and I've made a decision to start keeping my foreskin retracted, for hygienic as well as sexual reasons . This has turned out to be difficult for me, because it becomes unbearably uncomfortable after a while. The area on my penis where it becomes uncomfortable is around the frenulum. Also, my foreskin "inflates" and turns pale after a while of keeping it retracted.

Is this normal? What steps do I have to take to start wearing my foreskin back 24/7?

Also, I've found this on the internet, after searching Google for "keep foreskin retracted":

"First, grasp the penis near its base with the left thumb and
index finger, pulling the foreskin back slightly behind the rim
of the glans. Then, forming a loose circle with the thumb and
index finger of the right hand, gently stroke forward on the
folds of foreskin until they turn under. If done correctly, the
characteristically ragged leading edge of the folds of foreskin
will be turned under completely, leaving a sculptured look, as if
one had been circumcised by an expensive plastic surgeon.
Moreover, the foreskin will remain retracted almost forever."

I don't completely understand these instructions. Maybe someone could point me towards some help?

Once again, how do I wear my foreskin retracted comfortably 24/7? Is the uncomfort/inflating skin I'm experiencing normal? ANY help is greatly appreciated.

Thanks alot,

Anonymous128
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marvel
replied on March 16th, 2008
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The discomfort is totally normal. Your penis is sensitive and is used to be covered all the time. It's not meant to be uncovered or to experience rough textures or high amounts of friction. It's something you're going to have to tolerate for awhile. As for the colour change.. I'm pretty sure that's normal too. Your penis head is used to being moist and will dry out. Over time, the head will become calloused and less sensitive. I don't really understand the directions either... except maybe it's trying to tell you to turn your foreskin inside out? instead of having a double layer of skin covering your head, you're supposed to have a double layer of skin covering your shaft. Does that make sense?
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MiseEire
replied on March 17th, 2008
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An uncircumcised penis isn't ideally suited for permanent retraction. This is because of the sensitivity issue. The glans (crown) of a circumcised penis develops an extremely thin layer of extra skin in order to combat the sensitivity. An uncircumcised penis, used to the protection of a foreskin, won't do this. I wouldn't recommend leaving your foreskin in a permanently retracted state.

Why do you want to permanently retract your foreskin? Hygienically, if you can retract and clean behind the foreskin, this becomes a non-issue. For what sexual reason do you want a permanently retracted foreskin? If you're not circumcised, forced retraction could be disadvantageous if anything.
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Georgia59
replied on March 17th, 2008
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It should really only retract to get it clean (during your shower) and during sex. Your penis head is really sensitive and wants to be covered! That's why it's uncomfortable.
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nww
replied on March 20th, 2008
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Why on earth would you want it retracted.
As mentioned above your head and glands will dry out and you are going
to loose sensitivity and thats not great for orgasms.

If you could put your penis next to another's mans who is circumcised
you will see a big difference. Dry and rough compared to your own.
don't do it and be thankful your intact.
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downlow
replied on April 1st, 2008
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Dont worry mate-- when i was your age i started doing the same and my penis was also extrememly sensitive and i struggled. I'm now 10 years older and it is no discomfort at all. Over a short period of time your penis will adjust, as someone above also said.

Remember-- it has been covered up for 16 years.
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