My boyfriend has trouble tightening his foreskin if he comes off during intercourse. During an erection, it does not go away by itself, I do not know if it should be like that? If he pulls it off or it comes from rubbing, I noticed the glans was bloodshot. Later, he usually struggles to put a foreskin on. I found out that he had never taken it off before, even while washing, and we are after 20 of our mothers. It worries me all the more, recently I got an infection, which I am treating now. I suspect that he should see a doctor, but I am a bit lacking in arguments to start a conversation. Please explain what the natural descent and application of the foreskin should look like. Should he be in the right position himself, or is it normal for him to support it with his hand? I would like to convince my boyfriend to see a doctor (sexologist, urologist or surgeon?).
Your suspicions are absolutely right. The described symptoms largely indicate phimosis. It can appear in men of any age. It consists in narrowing the mouth of the foreskin, which prevents or hinders it from sliding down the penis in erection and often also in a resting state. Normally, a man has the opportunity to slide the foreskin off his penis both when he is at rest and during an erection. The same goes for pulling the foreskin back.
Sexual contacts of a sick person with phimosis are dangerous for partners, because they are at risk of recurrent inflammation of the urinary tract and internal genital organs. It is also suspected that it may promote cervical cancer.
Inflammation under the foreskin, caused not only by residual and decomposing urine, exfoliating epithelium, sebum and semen, but also by bacteria, causes recurrent urinary tract infections, the most severe consequence of which may be kidney damage, up to complete failure. Then only dialysis or kidney transplantation is the only solution. Inflammation can also infect your sperm, and this can lead to infertility. Changes under the foreskin are also the cause of precancerous conditions, and even penile cancer.
The problem of phimosis requires an appointment with a urologist who will conduct an examination to confirm or exclude phimosis. As a rule, a simple procedure is performed that is aimed atshortening the foreskin. It is performed in children under general anesthesia, and in adults under local anesthesia. Removal of phimosis will avoid possible he alth consequences, as well as increase the comfort of intercourse, because it will eliminate the problem of penis congestion or swelling.
- Phimosis - when the foreskin does not slide off
- Zalupek - inverse of phimosis
- Male infertility - causes
- Penile cancer
Remember that our expert's answer is informative and will not replace a visit to the doctor.
Agnieszka ChochołSexologist, psychologist, Solution Focused Therapy therapist, certified ICC coach. He deals with promoting broadly understood sexual he alth as well as providing help and support in the field of sexual and psychological difficulties. She conducts individual therapy and couples therapy. More at: http://sulec-radom.pl/
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