> # Re: Frenulum/Smegma

> Written by R J Knight at 26 Apr 2000 21:37:57:

> As an answer to: Frenulum/Smegma written by John at 26 Apr 2000 10:33:08:

> John, it doesn't sound normal that after years of being easily kept clean your penis has suddenly begun producing smegma in such quantities that it requires cleaning four times a day. One wonders if youy don't have an infection that is causing the production of pus in some quantity. To sum up, this doesn't sound like a "normal" penis problem, and it does sound as if you should go to a physician as soon as possible to get his/her input. Don't panic; if he/she tells you you have to get circumcised, go get a second (or third) opinion from another doctor. Without much question if there is a problem of adhesions, etc. it probably can be ended without resorting to circumcision. Regrettably the medical profession is sometimes a bit remiss on penile problems (and occasionally woefully ignorant, it would seem), but if there is a sudden change that may involve infection, your best bet is still probably to consult a doctor. Best wishes, RJK.
> >I am 32 years old, and am uncircumsized. I have never had a problem with my penis....ever....until now.
> >I have concluded that part of my problem is called "smegma"....a lubricant that the foreskin produces. In 32 years, I have never produced this smegma, or at least it was such a miniscule amount that I have never noticed it. I have always been confused about the discussions of keeping an uncircumsised penis clean, because I have never had to worry about it....it has always been clean, which I thought was due to being sanitary and taking a shower every day. Well, in the last 2 weeks or so, I have had to clean myself 3 or 4 times a day.
> >This is my first concern.....why is it surfacing now, and is there something I can do to get my old self back?
> >My second concern is that my frenulum looks like it is half cut, and is a bit discomforting when retracting my foreskin, or pulling it back over my penis. It is even temporarily uncomfortable when urinating. It hasn't ever bled uncontrolably.....but it has produced a blood drop or 2 from me prodding at it.
> >Is this tear caused from an infection from smegma?
> >Just as a little "personal" information (maybe TOO personal, but what the hay!) about me......I have always masturbated since around the age of 13 and have been sexually active for more than 10 years......so I can rule out the theory of "first-time erection" and "awakening my sexualality" being the cause of my smegma and frenulum problem.
> >Is there anyone who can shed some insight, or even theories for my condition?

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