Penis problems
- bending and twisting
- discharge
- red, sore and itchy
- odd-looking patch
- opening in the wrong place
- changing colours
- size
- tight foreskin
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Written by: Dr Margaret Stearn
Edited by: Dr Margaret Stearn
Last updated:
Tuesday, June 15th 2010
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Posted by Optional on 24/07/2010 at 10:01:13 am
I have a very small penis and it is causing me a lot of concern. This is the first time I have told anyone about this as I'm too embarassed to see my doctor. I have been worried about this all through my teens and have always been aware that I was small compared to other people my age. It just hasn't grown and when it isn't erect you can't even see it through my underwear. my penis just doesn't look right. All these things have added up and I'm really worried about it. When erect, my penis measures about 10cm, I manage to masturbate but as soon as it's over, my penis shrivels up to nothing but skin. I am nearly 23 and can't imagine having sex with my penis this size. I think about it all the time and I can't even go to public toilets or showers because I am so embarrassed. I know that you don't advise surgery but I don't think I will ever come to terms with my penis size, particularly when I am not erect and you can barely see it. If I opt for surgery how much would it cost and how long does it take to recover? I also wouldn't want anyone else to know about any operation. I am aware that this isn't done on the NHS but I have worries about going to a private clinic. I know it seems as if I'm whingeing but it really is getting me down. Any advice you can give me apart from 'live with it' would be genuinely appreciated.
Posted by Optional on 14/07/2010 at 05:29:58 pm
why my peinse not hard and strong enoughe?
Posted by georgia on 14/07/2010 at 03:44:22 pm
brenda..... three words... don't do it.
Posted by pablo on 14/07/2010 at 03:24:16 am
my penis has reduced in size(when erect) for about 40mm from head and altho I can get aroused, I cannot get a full erection without it feeling like it's stretching my uretha and causing some discomfort, similar to a utd. I have had my prostate removed robotically 2yrs ago, have just had a cystoscopy which showed no scarring or any other problems in uretha or bladder. my urologist has put it down to erectile dysfunction and prescribed cialis. I would like to get some feedback before starting drug
Posted by dada on 12/07/2010 at 04:22:22 am
my piens size is just 4inchs
Posted by Optional on 06/07/2010 at 04:59:03 pm
hi.. i tend to pee in my bed still but it only happens once and a while. i have bee having this problem since i was 3 can you help me figure out what it is. i have another problem my penis the foreskin hurts when i pull back the skin to go pee. i swells up what is the problem with that... it hurts me when i have to pull back the skin.
Posted by Optional on 03/07/2010 at 03:03:01 pm
Even though I wash it every day with soap in the shower, I've got a smelly penis.
Posted by William on 01/07/2010 at 12:45:46 am
Hi there,I am a 45 year old male,With a problem, After vigourous sex I had quite a large blood blister on the gland(tip) of my penis,approx 10mm which did go away but ever since then most times after having sex I end upwith a blood blister,Can you help me as this is very embarrissing
Posted by Shan on 29/06/2010 at 11:05:58 am
I am 38,my penis is not erakting properly.what to do.im parfecket for health,my all kind of medical report is alright.
Posted by khaleel on 27/06/2010 at 02:40:08 am
my penis is small like 3.5 inces in normal when iam in mode it becomes in 5 inces i want nearly 6 inces what i do any exericse methods.
Posted by jessica on 24/06/2010 at 04:08:07 pm
dear brenda,hello.you get your two sons circumcised.its cleaner and better for boys to be circumcised.my husband is circumcised and so are my four sons,there is no foreskins in my house.so you go ahead and have your twins circumcised.i belive in it.
Posted by rahul on 21/06/2010 at 01:07:28 pm
hello sir, i m rahul my age 22year my penise is small its only 5inches please help me i want my penise longer
Posted by abrar on 21/06/2010 at 10:42:07 am
hi, my peniss is getting loose.i want to make strong my penis nerve please helpme.
Posted by brenda on 17/06/2010 at 05:26:39 pm
hi and hello girls i am not alone then in thinking about circumcision.ihave 2 twin boys and their foreskins are to long.the doctors say this is nothing to worry about.i dont like the luck of their foreskins.ihave divorced my husband so he has no say in the matter.what is aloose circumcision and what is electrocautionary also what is a mogen clamp and what is bunching iam a bit ignorant on circumcision all i know is that boys have their foreskins cut of because it is cleaner.the girls that i know say that i should get their foreskins cut .one of my friends had their baby boy circumcised it lucks a lot better that way.and even she says i should have my 2 done.iam a young mum and i want what is best for my boys i need to know more before i have my twins circumcised iam all for them being circumcised but i want to be sure.i need to know how much it will cost because money is a little bit tight at this moment.i hope i get a replie thankyou.ps can i hear from other mums who have had their sons circumcised and what do they think about it and why they had it done .iwant other girls to let me know more about circumcision not men.please replie thankyou.
Posted by debbie on 17/06/2010 at 03:57:40 pm
i feel embarressed about sending this but i to want to have my son circumcized and need to know where i can get it done and how it is done.i to belive it is cleaner.my doctor said he dosnt need it and will not allow it for non medical reasons.i want to have my son circumcized be for he is 13.i need info and help can you help me.thankyou
Posted by karen on 17/06/2010 at 11:56:06 am
to katie hello.circumcision is indeed cleaner for boys.due to your sons age 11 years old a circumcision will not take very long to heal up 8-10 days.circumcisions by laser scapel and by eletrocautionary do not leave burn marks and due to the heat used in both methods the cut mark is sealed so no stitches are needed.a mogen clamp is two flat peices of metle with a hinge and a lever.prior to the circumcision the foreskin is marked to the length of the amount of foreskin you want removing.the foreskin is stretched and placed in the clamp.the clamp is closed and the lever is turned locking the clamp in place.this crushes the foreskin,blood vessels and nerves.the clamp is left on for 5-6 minutes a scapel is run down the clamp and the foreskin is removed.the clamp is left on for another 2-3 minutes before being opened up and removed.there is no bloodloss and no stitches are required.your son will be left with a neat circumcision and a slight neat cut mark.another good method of circumcision is the leff clamp.this comprises of a shield and a clamp that looks like a black office paper clip.the foreskin is pulled forward the shield is slid over the foreskin and the clamp fitted.the clamp is pulled forward stretching the foreskin even more.then a scapel is run between the shield and clamp removing the foreskin.again this leaves a neat circumcision.but after the foreskin has been removed ky jelly and gauze are placed around the cut mark followed by bandages these will be on for one week.one method of circumcision to aviod is the gomco clamp this leaves a perminant crush line and a prominant circumcision scar. well katie i hope to have answeared your questions for your sons circumcision good luck....karen
Posted by katie on 17/06/2010 at 04:10:59 am
hello i want to have my 11 year old son cicumcised before he starts secondary school.iam going to have my son circumcised during the six weeks holidays.iam going to go privet.ihave read about circumcision on this web site.will six weeks be anougth for it to heal i want to have my son circumcised because i think it is cleaner that way.i read on this site about circumcisions that do not need stitches what is a mogen clamp as i want my sons foreskin cut off not burned off.can anybody help.thankyou.
Posted by karen on 15/06/2010 at 04:23:29 am
to optional who posted on the 13 3 2010.hello.well what a very mature 16 year old boy you are irespect that.first of all your foreskin should be retracting at your age not covering the head of your penis.you have a tight foreskin and your mum stretching and pulling your foreskin forward for you in the bath is causing you more harm than good .your mum seems to be a loving and caring mother with the best interests of you at heart .i think you know that you need to be circumcised and your mum knows this this is what your mum is trying to aviod.you and your mum should talk about circumcision and why you need to have foreskin removed.you and your mum can decide how much of your foreskin needs to be removed.let your mum show you on your penis how much foreskin she wants to have removed and then agree or disagree.then you and your mum can talk to your doctor about your foreskin removal.because of your age aviod amethod that needs stitches as this will leave stitch mark scares like the freehand method.the methods of your circumcision i recommend are laser or electrocautionary or mogen clamp these three methods of removing foreskins do not need stitches.they will leave you with a nice neat straight cut mark i think a loose circumcision is best for you because of your tender age this type of foreskin removal is best carried out with a mogen clamp.well you and your mum decide what is best for you.good luck and all the best in having your foreskin removed....karen xxxx
Posted by karen on 14/06/2010 at 09:06:36 am
to ed hello.you mentioned that you are circumcised but the head of your penis retreats into the skin of your penis.this is nothing to worry about you was proberbly circumcised when you was s baby or an infant.this results in what is known as a loose circumcision when your foreskin was removed the foreskin was proberbly removed by the freehand method or by mogen clamp these two methods of removing the foreskin leave a little bit of the foreskin left in later life this known as bunching.well at least you have a nice clean healthy circumcised penis so enjoy your circumcision and i hope your girlfriend does as well....karen xx
Posted by Optional on 07/06/2010 at 03:06:41 am
From April 3 2009 I am facing a very appaulic problem that even i can not shared with anyone :( I dont know how to start but i will ask for a solution from many resouce full person out there. I took swear on my penis in kidding manner and dat swear got broken.. Now I am feeling like my penis is not expanding. When i am at home i feels like I will be do everything but when i go in front of my girlfriend everything fails. It feels like my penis is shrinking day by day. Its muscle for ejaculated. Prior to April 2009 everything was perfectly fine but after that that my world has worsened. Is there anybody who can suggest me what should i do to overcome this problem. I am very depressed & I am not able to concentrate anywhere. :( Plssssss helppppppppppppp for god sake :(
Posted by raza on 04/06/2010 at 11:52:41 pm
pain is started during sex there is lot pain in it and also some drops remain after sex accomplish
Posted by Anonamous on 28/05/2010 at 06:25:33 am
Can anyone help me ? the tip of my penis is dry and when i masturbate it cuts and then when i go the toilet it stings or if i masturbate again its really stings can someone plz help .... is this serious
Posted by Optional on 27/05/2010 at 01:27:48 am
my penis becomes itchy and painfully hot soon after sex and last for 5 hour. then stops
Posted by rubel on 25/05/2010 at 01:38:09 pm
sir,my penis is not the strong,5/6 years i am handeling my penis ,one the moment ,my penis very ill,please help me sir and my problem solv.
Posted by shane on 17/05/2010 at 11:30:49 am
on my foreskin thes a bout an inch of cluster of litle whit dots all togeter on my foreskin have i got aids or anything iv never had sex
Posted by Optional on 09/05/2010 at 01:22:12 pm
im starting to become increasingly worried about what seem to be two small openings on either sides of my penis. I was circumcised as a child, however i do not think this is related to that. These openings are a few mm wide and only about 5mm down, although this does not seem to bad, the problem lies in that every few weeks a white 'speck' appears as if growing inside and when it appears i remove it with tweezers and i am concerned as to wether i should be doing this or not and about the openings themselves. Any advice would be greatly appreciated. thanks
Posted by Optional on 04/05/2010 at 04:27:05 pm
I am also experiencing the problem posted by "joel" about the skin attaching the foreskin to the tip of the penis being injured and hasnt healed
Posted by Optional on 24/04/2010 at 12:10:34 pm
hay sir my problem is my penis is 5inch .and no hardness
Posted by muhammad on 19/04/2010 at 03:24:21 am
i have a very short penis and curve. plz tell me to make long it.
Posted by Optional on 11/04/2010 at 07:35:05 pm
i have a cut that keeps opening on the shaft of my penis, i have been using neosporin, but when i get an erection it opens up again, then it swells
Posted by Optional on 08/04/2010 at 09:19:06 am
Hai i got some problem in my penis,during the sex with my wife,so problem is that very early my liquid is come out and i cant do sex properly as a result me wife is not happy,i just got married 2 weeks ago.
Posted by mm on 30/03/2010 at 08:42:40 pm
i have had a penis burn on my penis 4 years,from dry humping a girl through my jeans.Wont heal for years, tried alot of creams and ointmints.Can i get a skin graph or can i use tns essential syrum to heal it faster?
Posted by rakib on 25/03/2010 at 11:52:14 am
my penis problem 1 bending 2 twisting 3loose
Posted by kyle on 21/03/2010 at 09:20:02 am
i have small white lumps over my penis very itchy smells fishy when my foreskin is back there is also white lumps there to been to te doctors being treated for thrush but not going been using cream for 3 weeks not doing any good its not sexually related as i am still a virgin
Posted by Optional on 20/03/2010 at 11:39:05 am
i have pains problums droping and pushing urinatetions and also urine drop afte toilate
Posted by george on 18/03/2010 at 10:22:46 pm
very good information. i will keep you in mind.
Posted by james on 15/03/2010 at 05:35:15 pm
i get orgasam in my penis jus sat there with out doing anything then again i get sharp pains init and i really dont no what it is??
Posted by alex clark on 13/03/2010 at 11:17:51 pm
hi i am wondering if you can tell me if there is a reason for blood passing out of my penis i would be very grateful if you can tyvm
Posted by Optional on 13/03/2010 at 11:33:09 am
i am 16 years old and my foreskin is so tight that my mom stretches it for me while i bathe sometimes it hurts but she says that my foreskin ha to go over the head of my dick
Posted by Optional on 11/03/2010 at 02:31:20 am
I have had a problem on my penis for a couple of years, the viens have seem to become more proud and viable, and now I have small spots on the back of my penis, I'm scared to get it sorted- do u have any advice or can u tell me wat it sounds like
Posted by norman on 31/01/2010 at 11:35:00 am
Hello I have aproblem with my forskin. There is a large build up of what looks like water under inside the skin so it looks like a baloon. Can you please advise what to do thanks Norman
Posted by Ian on 23/12/2009 at 06:22:00 pm
Over the last few years my foreskin appears to have become unnaturally attached slightly higher up on the glans, i.e. the full bell shape of the glans is not now exposed when the foreskin is retracted. This unnatural attachment seems very fragile and often breaks down painfully following intercourse, even when a good lubricant is used.This can also happen following periods of high perspiration, regardless of scupulous personal hygiene.
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