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Can a 13 year old have phimosis?
It can happen at up to around 10 years old, in some boys. The foreskin can be pulled back behind the glans in about 50 percent of 1-year-old boys, and almost 90 percent of 3-year-olds. Phimosis will occur in less than 1 percent of teenagers between 16 and 18.
Does a tight frenulum go away?
There are different methods to treat a short frenulum depending on its severity. In some cases, steroid creams and stretching exercises can be enough to sufficiently elongate the frenulum. In many cases, however, surgery is the only real solution.
What should I do if my frenulum is tight?
The treatment for a short frenulum should always be recommended by an urologist, because, according to the tightness of the frenulum, different techniques, such as ointments with betamethasone or skin stretching exercises, can be followed. However, surgery is recommended in almost all cases.
Is it normal for a 14 year old to have smegma?
In the years before the foreskin separates fully from the glans, skin cells can build up under the foreskin as a whitish substance called smegma. It might even cause firm lumps under the foreskin. Most boys regularly play with their penises and foreskins during early childhood. This is normal.
Is it normal for my frenulum to break during sex?
Some men have a short or tight frenulum, which can cause some discomfort, however even a short frenulum shouldn’t “break” during sex. If your frenulum does cause you discomfort (for example, if it’s painful to pull the foreskin down below the head of the penis when you have an erection), then check with your health care provider.
What is the frenulum and what does it do?
Virgin or not, it’s great to be in touch with the way your body feels and functions and to be curious about what will happen in certain situations. The frenulum is the piece of sensitive skin on the underside of the penis near the center of the head, where the skin from the foreskin attaches itself to the penis.
How do I remove my frenulum?
You may be referred to a urologist, who may recommend a minor operation to cut the frenulum, or if appropriate, perform a circumcision to remove the foreskin. Be confident that for most people, the frenulum causes no problem and won’t break or tear during action, solo or partnered.
Does the frenulum stay intact after circumcision?
Because not all circumcisions are created equal, some people may experience a partially intact frenulum or develop scar tissue after circumcision. If you are uncircumcised, your frenulum should be intact and remain that way even after having sex.
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