I've noticed something strange lately. My foreskin and penis were just fine before, the foreskin used to roll back without any issuesno tightness or pain. After a day of heavy masturbation, the foreskin suddenly became really tight and doesn't roll back as easily as it used to. If I try to force it back, it feels like an elastic band is squeezing my penis. Any idea what's going on and how I can fix it?

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Dr Dhankecha Dineshbhai

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6+ Yrs

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It seems you're experiencing a condition known as:

Phimosis

or foreskin tightness. This can be caused by:

Over-manipulation: Excessive masturbation or forceful retraction of the foreskin.

Inflammation: Irritation or infection can lead to scarring and tightening of the foreskin.

Symptoms:

Difficulty retracting the foreskin

Pain or discomfort during retraction

Tightness or constriction of the penis

To alleviate symptoms:

Stop forceful retraction: Avoid pulling back the foreskin forcefully.

Apply topical creams: Use topical corticosteroid creams to reduce inflammation.

Practice gentle hygiene: Clean the area gently with mild soap and water.

Dr. Dhankecha Suggests...

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Answered 04/07/2025

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