I'm 28 and my penis head doesn't fully come out - will this cause issues during sex? Are there any non-surgical treatments that could help with this?

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Dr Kamran Mohammed

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A tight foreskin (phimosis) can potentially cause issues during sex, but not always. Non-surgical treatments like steroid creams and stretching exercises can help loosen the foreskin

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Answered 14/08/2025

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