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# Re: phimosis: my story and questions Written by Gustavo at 25 Jun 2005 15:14:44: As an answer to: Re: phimosis: my story and questions written by Nick at 23 Jun 2005 21:46:33: The hypothesis that the phimotic ring is composed of dead skin cells seems very interesting. Is it your own idea? Has it been proven? > Indeed not all babies are born with phimosis, fortunately. It is believed > that around 1 in 10 males may suffer with phimosis at some time. I've read that most babies' foreskins are not normally retractable. Is this simply due to adhesions? I had thought that phimosis was defined as the non-retractability of the foreskin. > Additionally phimosis is often present with Frenulum > Breve which is known to cause pain and difficulty. Males who suffer from > both conditions are normally inhibited sexually. I wonder if I have frenulum breve... > I am concerned when anyone enquires about a 'tool' for stretching a > foreskin. These tools are no more effective than stretching without and they > may cause more damage to a very sensitive area of the anatomy. If you wish > to try stretching the use of a steroid cream would be much more appropriate. > Be advised to steer clear of these so called 'quick fix' tools. Ok. But besides the cream, I would need a technique for stretching and a lot of time on my hands. My idea was simply to do the stretching hands-free... perhaps by a tiny inflatable balloon would help?? Answers: deleted letter - Dear Gustavo Robin 6/27/2005 17:47 (4) Re: deleted letter - Dear Gustavo Gustavo 6/29/2005 20:03 (3) Re: deleted letter - Dear Gustavo Robin 7/20/2005 18:46 (2) Re: deleted letter - Dear Gustavo Gustavo 8/09/2005 20:06 (1) brutal honesty Robin 8/10/2005 16:35 (0) Re: phimosis: my story and questions Nick 6/25/2005 15:15 (4) Re: phimosis: my story and questions Gustavo 6/26/2005 21:29 (3) Re: phimosis: my story and questions Nick 6/26/2005 21:30 (2) Re: phimosis: my story and questions Gustavo 6/29/2005 18:51 (1) Re: phimosis: my story and questions Nick 7/07/2005 17:51 (0)