Young Men's HealthUnless you have been circumcised recently (and need time to heal), your body is ready to have sex. But wait, there’s a lot more to think about before you give … read more
Articles Tagged: circumcision
I am 14 years old and I don’t have a circumcised penis. Is this normal? Will it become circumcised by itself or is the only way surgery?
Thank you for your question! It is perfectly normal not to have a circumcised penis. All boys are born with foreskin that covers the tip of their penis. Circumcision doesn’t … read more
My doctor said that my penis has scar tissue from circumcision and said he will have to surgically remove it. Why do I have to get this surgery done? What are the risks if something goes wrong? Please help me.
Thank you for your question. It is hard to answer your specific questions not knowing all the details. However, it is normal to be scared whenever you don’t know what … read more
Hi, I just had a circumcision 3 weeks ago. The stitches all came out and it looks like it’s healing well. But I have one concern; the cut skin has attached itself to all around my shaft. Is this normal, will it detach?
During a circumcision the foreskin is pulled down so you can see the tip of the penis. The foreskin is then trimmed and the edges are attached to the shaft … read more
My foreskin is stuck to my penis. What should I do?
For uncircumcised males, the foreskin usually covers the head of the penis (the glans). During childhood the opening of the foreskin is too tight to pull back to expose the … read more
Circumcision
Lots of people have questions about their penis, and whether it’s normal. You may wonder why you do (or do not) have foreskin around your penis. What is circumcision? People … read more
I’m not circumcised…will my sex life be affected or will I have a problem with having a baby as an adult?
Good question. In the United States, getting circumcised is more of a cultural concern then a medical one. Being circumcised (or not circumcised) will not affect your ability to have … read more
I have some concerns about my penis, including trouble retracting my foreskin. Will this affect my sexual life?
My penis is veiny and 4.5 inches. I’m uncircumcised. I have trouble retracting my foreskin but I can easily masturbate and ejaculate. Will I be able to have a good … read more
Is it weird that my foreskin can stretch like an elastic?
The foreskin is the protective layer of skin that covers the glans (head) of the penis. This skin is very elastic because as you go through puberty, it slowly becomes … read more
I’m not circumcised and it really hurts when I try to move the foreskin back. Can I fix it?
It shouldn’t hurt when you retract your foreskin. Possible reasons that it may hurt include adhesions (scar tissue formed between the foreskin and the glans penis) or a skin infection … read more
