Phimosis

Disclaimer: I do not have a medical degree. If you believe this condition described in this article is one that you have, please contact your local doctor. I have an MPH degree and work in healthcare, but again, I do not have an M.D. This article is meant yo be used solely for educational purposes and not to self-diagnosis. 

Phimosis is a condition that affects the penis. It is a condition where the foreskin is too tight on the penis. It makes it painful to pull back the foreskin on the penis. With this said, it can make it difficult to clean this area of the body. It can mean infection could happen due to bacterial build up and getting infected. 

People who have this condition report having a difficult time orgasming since it is harder to feel sensations around the penis with this condition. This condition can be cured. For some people, it goes away on its own. For others, if they do not seek out appropriate medical treatment (steroid creams, surgery, etc.) then it can permanently damage the penis. It is important to consult with a doctor to determine the severity of the problem as well as to learn what treatment options are best for the patient's own individual circumstances.

While it is true that phimosis can make it difficult to ejaculate, this condition does not mean that the penis can not pass on STDs/STIs. Pregnancy can still be made to happen (often though the partners have to get creative with this in regards to method and positions). Some cases of phimosis can make it difficult and/or painful to pass urine out of the body as well. Some doctors also believe that this condition could possibly increase the risk of tumors to form on or around the penis. 

If you would like to learn more about this condition, please take a look at the links below!

• Tight Foreskin: https://www.baus.org.uk/patients/conditions/13/tight_foreskin_phimosis/
• Tight Foresin (Phimosis and Paraphimosis): https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/phimosis/
• Phimosis: https://urology.ucsf.edu/patient-care/children/phimosis