Young Men's HealthThanks 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
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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!
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
Do I have phimosis if my foreskin on erect can only reach the bottom of the head?
Thanks for your question. Phimosis is being unable to retract (or pull back) your foreskin to the bottom of the head (glans) of the penis. If you can retract your … read more
I cannot pull my foreskin back at all. I can hardly expose any part of my glans. Why is that? Also, my penis is bent towards the left and is oriented towards my body and does not point straight outward. Can all of this cause problems in the future?
For guys who have foreskin it’s important to make sure you can gently retract (or pull back) your foreskin to be able to expose the glans of your penis completely. … read more
Whenever I get an erection, my penis is facing the direction of my belly button. When I try to move it forward, there’s tension and a little discomfort. Is this normal or how can I fix it?
Thanks for your question. When tissue inside the penis fills with blood it causes an erection. The penis becomes hard and increases in size. Different people describe this feeling differently, … read more
Hello, I have two issues. I have phimosis, which I am not confused about. My other issue is that the interior of my foreskin in some areas is fused to my glans on the side of head. How do I go about separating the skin?
Thanks for your question. Phimosis is when the foreskin does not retract completely. In other words, the foreskin cannot be gently pulled back to the base of the penis. Over … read more
I’m 14 and all my friends’ penises have grown, even those 1-2 years younger than me (as teenagers the conversation often drifts there). My testicles haven’t grown yet, and my penis is still skinny. Is there hope or do I need to accept my size? Help.
Thanks for your question. Many people wonder about whether their penis and testicles are growing normally. During puberty those who are sex-assigned at birth males will notice their testicles (or … read more
I’m a 14 year old boy worried about my penis. I have about a 36 degree curve to the left and up. Is that normal? If not, how can I fix it?
Thanks for your question. Lots of people have concerns about their penis, such as its size, length, or shape. When a penis has a curve that can be due to: … read more
I masturbated with a makeshift fleshlight, but after I did, my penis started to hurt. It’s been three days now and whenever I touch the head of the penis, there’s a light ‘wave’ of pain even if it’s been decreasing ever since I got it. Why?
Thanks for your question and wanting to make sure your body is healthy. Masturbation, or rubbing your genitals, is a totally normal activity. Lots of people do it, and some … read more
I’m 15 turning 16, and when I have an erection my foreskin doesn’t go back. Is this a problem or will it go away when I’m older?
Congrats on wanting to make sure you’re healthy. This is a common question. Sometimes your foreskin can go back (or retract) on its own when you have an erection. If … read more