> # Maybe Not Paraphimosis

> Written by Charles II at 25 Aug 2000 04:23:35:

> As an answer to: paraphimosis written by joe at 19 Jul 2000 20:34:03:

> >hi. I think I have paraphimosis my foreskin is behind the gland of my penis all the time. It will stretch over the gland but it retracts behind the gland if let go. I am wondering if this is normal, do many people have this condition or is it something not to be worried about? please write!

> MR RESPONSE: It may not be paraphimosis, which is a condition requiring medical or other treatment due to the foreskin being so tight that it chokes the penis and causes pain or swelling. A foreskin that is merely snug and comfortable in its retracted position, or short enough to want to, is ideal and in no need of treatment. Mine and others I know have been fully retracted permanently since about puberty, and we wouldn't want it any other way. Lucky you.

> Answers:

> - Re: Maybe Not Paraphimosis R J Knight 8/25/2000 19:02 (0)

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