When it comes to sex, you will only know when you try it (safely!). There are many men who experience pain during sex because of the thrusting that goes on.

There are many stretching techniques that you can try. There are also ointments that the doctor can give you to assist in stretching/retracting your foreskin. Circumcision is an option, however it is one that I would only use as a last resort if you're experiencing a lot of pain during sex. Once your foreskin is gone... it's gone for good!

It's also important to make sure that, especially with phimosis, you properly clean underneath your foreskin. You said that you can retract your foreskin almost all the way when you're flaccid... make sure you clean underneath it, as infections and skin irritations are a risk with phimosis.

Cheers for advice.

Does this condition effect the use of Condoms at all? If i remember from sex ed in school the foreskin should be pull back before applying. Does it matter that i can't do this?

It will increase the play time you can enjoy for a longer time mostly you will end up giving your partner the orgasm but later on if you get diabetics then you should circumcise if you cant completely retract during bath --- use a 10 ml injection syringe without needle and inject water inside and closing the tip clean well and let the water go out, it is better if you can do it after every urination. dont bother much

I have tight foreskin as well and condoms can be something of a nuisance to put on. I use "easy-on" condoms to make up for this.

how far back should I be able to pull back my foreskin when erect?

should it go down the shaft or just back over the head of the glans.

I'm guessing it varies for most people. As long as it can go back over the glans and doesn't cause pain or irritation, it's fine.