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598028 tn?1219458147

Just a small problem

I know, this actually is a question to ask my normal doctor... But for a 15 year old boy i'm quite shy about things like this. So i was looking for some anonymous medical sites, and bumped onto this one.

Now my question:

How come when i get an erection, my skin from my penis(don't know the exact word, english is not my native language) doesn't pull back over my head onto my shaft, is this normal? Or should i do something about this?
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Avatar universal
You can manually retract the foreskin after erection,
or it will retract on it's own depending of the size of
opening it enters. Do not worry about anything, all is
fine if you do as the Doctor suggest, keep it clean
and learn about it. Some partners may ask questions
when the time come to use it, that came from  the
"horses' mouth." To own a foreskin is more unsual
than the opposite, so be prepared with an answer
about it.
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523042 tn?1212177895
MEDICAL PROFESSIONAL
Hi there.

Why would you believe sex isn't something you should think about? At your age, that's probably ALL most boys think about! Think of it as your body's way of saying: "Pay attention to me! I'm all about hormones!" At this period in your life, it's a good idea to learn all you can about your body and about your pleasure so that when you DO decide to be sexual with another person, you're already well-educated and prepared.

Your foreskin will retract so it's not in the way during erection. The only thing you need to do is be sure to keep it clean. Always retract it when bathing or showering and clean it with a mild soap. Dr. J
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598028 tn?1219458147
Yeah okay;) Thanks :)
And i know, sex isn't anything i should really think about, but you never know, and i'd like to be a bit prepared for when the time is here so... =)
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Avatar universal
Nooo. Like I said, you were born with it like EVERY other man.

"The foreskin has three known functions: protective, sensory, and sexual.

During infancy, the foreskin is attached to the glans and protects it from urine, feces, and abrasions from diapers. Throughout life, the foreskin keeps the glans soft and moist and protects it from trauma and injury. Without this protection, the glans becomes dry, calloused, and desensitized from exposure and chafing.

Specialized nerve endings in the foreskin enhance sexual pleasure.

The foreskin may have functions not yet recognized or understood. "
Dr. Dean Edell

I found  that on a website. all you have to do is google foreskin and you can read about it, and learn about it. The internet is an amazing tool, and you would do well to use it.

As for the foreskin being a problem during sex, ...no! Like it says above, it can actually enhance the pleasure.

BUT, you are ONLY 15 YEARS OLD. I wouldn't be worrying about sex right now if I were you. You are way to young to be concerned with that. But there is nothing wrong with exploring your body, and learning about yourself. so like i said, the internet is great. and there's nothing wrong with looking up things that you want to know.

good luck, and keep it in your pants, you're just a kid =]
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598028 tn?1219458147
Yeah, that's the word ;) although, in Belgium some people do it, some people don't, but my real problem with this is just that my fore-skin acts as some kind of collector for semen after i ejaculate, is that going to be any problem for when i'll be having sex?
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Avatar universal
I think what you're talking about is called Fore-skin. In the U.S. MOST parents get their baby boys circumcised (have the extra skin removed after birth). Some countries however don't do this. It's completely normal.
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