\n- You can start doing a few simple stretching exercises. To begin with, gently pull the foreskin against the head of the penis. If your foreskin ring is too tight and small, you will be unable to insert fingers. In this case, you will have to stretch the hole wider and try to pull the foreskin back as much as possible. You will have to try and hold it back for 30 to 40 seconds, then release and repeat this a few more times.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Never use too much force when trying to pull back the foreskin as it can cause injuries. You must also be very careful while doing this stretching exercise as the ring can get stuck while you slide it behind the head of the penis. Try to use warm water and do these stretches in the shower for a comfortable experience otherwise, it can be painful. Warm water helps loosen the skin and can be relaxing. You could also use water-based lubricant but always rinse well after doing stretches.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Your foreskin may be too tight to let in your fingers but if you have an open ring, try to stretch the skin by holding onto the edges of it. You should try to do this by not being too harsh and only applying minimal pressure to spread the foreskin. Hold this for around 30 to 60 seconds, release and repeat.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- You can use your fingers to stretch the foreskin, that is if your fingers can fit inside the foreskin. Place your fingers back to back on either side of the foreskin, gently stretch the skin by pulling in opposite directions, then relax and repeat. Your fingers must be clean while doing these stretching exercises.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- A frenulum stretch is also helpful if the foreskin is not long enough. Take the foreskin where it connects to the frenulum, pull the skin downwards, away from the head of the penis and hold this for 30 seconds, then release.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- To stretch your foreskin you may use a flesh tunnel. It is a silicone device that you have to stick to your foreskin and then leave it for some time to allow the foreskin to remain stretched and loosen up. Once you can get one finger inside your foreskin, you can try a fresh funnel.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
You must remember that choosing the proper technique is very important while doing stretching exercises for phimosis. The foreskin is extremely sensitive and only light pressure and gentle motions must be used while stretching. Stretching the foreskin too aggressively may worsen your condition. Try tensing and relaxing regularly for increased flexibility.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\nPhimosis has been defined as unretractable foreskin without adherences or a circular band of tight prepuce preventing full retraction. Treatment with topical steroids, combined with stretching exercises, is a suitable alternative to surgical correction (preputial plasty\/circumcision)5<\/a><\/sup>.<\/p>\nDr. M.G. Kartheeka, MBBS, MD(Pediatrics)<\/strong><\/a><\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\nAlso Read: 6 Best Yoga Poses & Exercises To Deal With Piles<\/a><\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n