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I’m trying to stretch my foreskin and I stretched it far enough that I can see hardened smegma and I tried to clean it off but the head of my penis hurts when I touch it. I’m not circumcised. what should I do?

Updated 25 August 2023 under Ask Us.

Thanks for your question. There are lots of things that can make a penis hurt, including irritation. Read on to learn more about the causes of penis pain when you … read more

After puberty the skin on my penis got a lot darker. I’ve noticed a few other guys with darker penises. Why?

Updated 23 June 2023 under Ask Us.

Thanks for your question. During puberty hormones cause lots of changes in your body. Some of these changes include increasing the size of your penis, testicles, and scrotum. These hormones … read more

Is it okay if my penis is naturally pointing to the left and not straight/down?

Updated 13 January 2023 under Ask Us.

Thanks for your question. Many people have concerns about their penis, such as its size, length, or shape. A slight curve can be normal, and often is. However a larger … read more

Hi, my foreskin does not retract by itself when my dick is erect. Is this normal?

Updated 30 September 2022 under Ask Us.

Thanks for the question. It is not abnormal for your foreskin to stay up when you have an erection. You would want to get help if your foreskin’s position makes … read more

When I urinate should I retract the foreskin? I don’t usually do this but some of my other uncut friends said they do to promote hygiene under the foreskin.

Updated 22 July 2022 under Ask Us.

Thanks for your question. It is recommended to gently retract (or pull back) your foreskin when you urinate. You should pull back just far enough to see the meatus (the … read more

I’m very athletic and workout plus play many sports. I’m uncut. I’ve been having a large amount of white stinky junk (smegma) on my penis. I wash my penis well. It’s embarrassing in the locker room and when intimate! How do I keep from getting it?

Updated 24 June 2022 under Ask Us.

Thanks for your question. Many people have questions about their uncircumcised penis. It’s great that you are taking care of the skin on your penis. In general, we recommend gently … read more

Is it normal that I am not yet able to retract my foreskin fully since I’m not done with puberty?

Updated 17 November 2021 under Ask Us.

Thanks for your question. We receive many questions about foreskin. For people who have foreskin the goal is to be able to retract (or gently pull back) the foreskin past … read more

I was drunk and made the dumb decision to masturbate with hand sanitizer. My skin was very red for a couple of days and today is peeling like crazy. I am embarrassed to tell my parents. What do I do? Do I need medical support?

Updated 22 October 2021 under Ask Us.

Thanks for your question. People use and try many different things when masturbating. Your skin is probably irritated from the hand sanitizer. You can try using a moisturizer for sensitive … read more

Just now my girlfriend and I were on my bed and she was rubbing my penis. The foreskin came down the furthest it has before and has gotten stuck. Help!

Updated 26 July 2021 under Ask Us.

Thanks for your question. Foreskin can get stuck for lots of different reasons. If the foreskin gets stuck below the glans (or head) of the penis this is called paraphimosis. … read more

The tip of my penis gets a sharp pain in the glans when the tip gets blood pumped to it. I’m scared to ask my parents. Also a vein it the area of pain is enlarged but not hard I only see it when erect please tell me what it is!

Updated 13 July 2021 under Ask Us.

Thanks for your question. When the penis becomes erect it gets increased blood flow, which then leads to an increase in its size. Since there’s more blood flow it’s normal … read more

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