# Phimosis

> Written by Steve on 22. August 1999 at 10:49:07:

> Hi, I'm a 33 male and I have, as far as I can tell, phimosis. I was born with an elongated foreskin with a narrow opening, and according to my parents, the doctor said that he would not recommend circumcision at birth but to wait and see if it caused problems in maturity.

> It was only when I got older that I realised that my penis was different and it was really brought home to me by a girlfriend who seemed disappointed that the foreskin didn't retract at all.

> I can get the foreskin back when my penis is flaccid (for cleaning) but it does not move back at all when I am erect.

> I have to say that it hasn't really affected my sex life (or maybe it has and I'm just not getting as much from it as I should be!) but the idea of circumcision has always scared me as I have heard so many bad tales about too much being taken off.

> I have recently found out about partial circumcision and was wondering if this is the safer bet for me. I am quite sure that if I went to the doctor he would want to take it all off but I know if I went and said I wanted a partial and explained my reasons behind it then it would be OK.

> I live in the UK and would be willing to go private if it made things easier

> Steve

> Answers:

> - Re: possible mixture ... RS 22.8.99 (9)
>   - Re: possible mixture ... Steve 23.8.99 (8)
>     - Re: frenulum breve. RS 23.8.99 (7)
>       - Re: frenulum breve. Steve 24.8.99 (6)
>         - Re: typical frenular confusion RS 25.8.99 (5)
>           - Re: typical frenular confusion Steve 26.8.99 (4)
>             - Re: partial circ is the only question RS 05.9.99 (2)
>               - Re: partial circ is the only question Steve 09.9.99 (1)
>                 - Re: partial circ is the only question RS 18.9.99 (0)
>             - Re: Atypical frenular confusion RS 27.8.99 (0)
> - Re: Phimosis Dave 22.8.99 (0)

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