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Glans and frenulum rubbing against underwear

January 9, 2022 | 25,00 EUR | answered by Dr. Med. Thomas Kreutzig

Hello,

my foreskin only covers the glans halfway most of the time (I am uncircumcised).

I can pull the foreskin over the glans, but it automatically retracts back halfway.

When erect, the foreskin cannot be pulled over the glans anymore.

The exposed part of the glans is very sensitive and rubs against my underwear with every step. The frenulum also rubs against my underwear.

This is very uncomfortable and I am very worried that this could potentially reduce sensation during sex. Additionally, the glans is often dry, which is why I use jojoba oil.

Is this normal with the foreskin, and could the friction actually lead to a noticeable decrease in sensation?

I would be very grateful for any tips.

Unfortunately, I cannot wear tight underwear as my varicocele swells up.

Thank you in advance.

Dr. Med. Thomas Kreutzig

This is probably not a problem. Good care (intimate cream with microsilver) can help. If a short penile frenulum exists (an examination will clarify this), it can be surgically corrected. Likewise, therapy is possible if there is a relative tightness of the foreskin (stretching/plastic surgery).

Best regards

Dr. T. Kreutzig-Langenfeld