I'm having a problem where my foreskin doesn't stretch properly because it never did from childhood. This makes sex really painful for me. I'm really worried and unsure about what to do. Can you give me some advice on how to deal with this?

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Dr Shubham Chauhan

General Practitioner

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4+ Yrs

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You likely have a condition called phimosis, where the foreskin is too tight to retract; consult a urologist or a healthcare provider for a proper diagnosis and discussion of treatment options,

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Answered 04/07/2025

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I'm 33 years old and I've been masturbating for the last 15 or 16 years. When I do, it takes about 12 minutes for sperm to come out. I'm getting married in a few months and I'm really nervous about it. My weight is 53 kg. What should I do?

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I recently got married about three weeks ago and had great intercourse with my wife for four days straight. Once we tried on the 5th and 6th days, I started facing some erection problems. Can you please give me some advice on what might be happening?

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I'm thinking about getting circumcised because my foreskin is becoming an issue when I'm trying to clean my penis. Do you think this is a good idea?

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