> # Re: Frenulum/Smegma

> Written by R J Knight at 17 Jul 2000 23:22:35:

> As an answer to: Re: Frenulum/Smegma written by Baruka Rohani at 17 Jul 2000 18:53:34:

> Baruka, it sounds very much as if you have an infection (particularly since you say your frenulum is half-torn) and the matter you are finding is probably not smegma; it may be pus. If you have ready access to a physician, it would be a very good idea to go to one straightaway, not allowing yourself to put it off because of embarrassment or any other reservation. The condition probably can be treated and cured in a reasonably short time, whereas leaving it unattended may cause serious problems. For your own good, find a doctor soon! Good luck! 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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