I have been restoring my foreskin for 6 years. In that time I have seen my restored foreskin get longer and longer, and then shorter and shorter as I lost weight. Fortunately, I am seeing my foreskin getting longer and longer again.
It does not bother me that I am still tugging my foreskin 6 years after I started. I still believe in the many benefits of foreskin restoration.
But one question that I anticipate is Why am I still restoring after 6 years?
When I started restoring my foreskin I thought that I would be done in 2 years. As it turned out, I was not far from my estimate. After two years of tugging I had full flaccid coverage almost all the time. I was experiencing more sensitivity in my penis than I remember ever having before. And I no longer was irritated by my shorts rubbing against what sensitive bits I had on my penis.
But I wanted more. More inner foreskin, to be precise. I wanted enough inner foreskin to cover my glans. I also wanted more foreskin so that I had full erect coverage, not just full flaccid coverage. So I kept on tugging. Maybe with a bit less fervor because I had come so far. But I still kept tugging.
When I changed my lifestyle in 2012 I never expected that losing the weight I had carried for so long would impact my restored foreskin. Sadly, though, as I lost weight I also lost the progress I had made with my restoration. As the layer of fat on my abdomen shrank, so too did my restored foreskin.
After losing 50 pounds in 18 months I found that my foreskin was much shorter. My penis, though, was much longer. As my fat pad shrank, my penis stuck out further. It sticks out about an inch further now. Before I lost weight my flaccid length ranged between 3 and 3-1/2 inches. Now it ranges between 4 and 4-1/2 inches. That means I need another 2 inches of foreskin to keep the same flaccid coverage I had before losing the weight.
This change did not happen overnight, though. I was getting a bit discouraged with tugging when I started losing weight. I kept tugging and my foreskin restoration was not showing any progress, but even seemed to be going backwards. I had lost a lot of weight before I realized what was going on. Then I started tugging with a bit more fervor because I liked the coverage I had. I wanted to keep it.
I was not to keep the coverage, though. Two-and-one-half years after starting to loose weight I am almost at the same point as I was at the 2 year mark. I have almost full flaccid coverage again, almost all the time. Not quite, but almost.
I used to only need to wear a retainer to bed. Without a retainer my nocturnal erections would wake me. During the day my briefs kept my foreskin over my glans. I have not yet reached that point. I am close, but I still need to occasionally wear a retainer during the day. It is much less frequent than it was just a couple months ago, but I want more coverage!
So I keep on tugging. I am still using manual method 2 as my primary tugging method. I tug every morning in the shower for about 5 minutes. I have an evening tugging session that lasts about 5 to 10 minutes. I know if I tugged more frequently during the day my progress would be greater. I don't because I am satisfied with my progress and two tugging sessions a day fits my current lifestyle.
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FAQs
Some individuals claim that foreskin restoration improves penile sensitivity during sexual intercourse. But there isn't enough research to support this. Some also claim the procedure provides natural lubrication during sexual intercourse.
Can foreskin be regrown? ›
Is it possible? Foreskin restoration is possible through a variety of surgical and nonsurgical techniques. However, a person should note that foreskin restoration does not restore the original foreskin. Instead, these techniques aim to produce a layer of skin around the head of the penis to mimic a foreskin.
What is the best method of foreskin restoration? ›
Non-surgical foreskin restoration, accomplished through tissue expansion, is the more commonly used method. Tissue expansion has long been known to stimulate mitosis, and research shows that regenerated human tissues have the attributes of the original tissue.
What is the foreskin coverage index? ›
The Foreskin Coverage Index is a standard for measuring the amount of foreskin which covers the glans penis of an individual adult male. It was developed by Paul Sherriff, a foreskin restorer.
What happens if you keep your foreskin back all the time? ›
Paraphimosis: This is a medical emergency. It happens when your foreskin becomes stuck behind the ridge of the head of your penis. If your foreskin is stuck for a long time, it can cause pain and swelling.
What do doctors do with leftover foreskin? ›
The usual procedure for managing the extracted foreskin is to dispose of it in the biological waste, but some studies have revealed the huge potential of foreskin cells as an important resource for medical research.
Why do men want their foreskin back? ›
You may want to restore your foreskin for several reasons. Each person's reason is different. Improvement of sex life. Some men believe that the foreskin makes the head of the penis, also called the glans, more sensitive.
Do you last longer without foreskin? ›
The results showed that, during the one-year follow-up, men after circumcision experienced higher IELT and better scores of control over ejacul*tion, satisfaction with sexual intercourse, and severity of PE than men before circumcision (P < 0.001 for all).
At what age can you fully pull back foreskin? ›
Full retraction is possible in 10 per cent of boys at one year old, 50 per cent of boys at 10, and 99 per cent of boys at 17 years of age. In a rare condition called phimosis, the foreskin will never retract. As the penis and foreskin naturally separate, there is often redness or pain when passing urine (having a wee).
Why do Muslims circumcise? ›
Circumcision is not compulsory in Islam but it is an important ritual aimed at improving cleanliness. It is strongly encouraged but not enforced. The ritual dates back to the time of the Prophet Muhammad. According to tradition Muhammad was born without a foreskin (aposthetic).
Phimosis – the doctor may suggest that you attempt to stretch your foreskin by retracting it regularly, such as when showering and every time you urinate. The stretching process may take a few weeks. Regular use of steroid creams may also help. If the foreskin remains tight, you may need circumcision.
What are the benefits of having a foreskin? ›
Protects the head of the penis. Maintains sensation and response to stimulation. Reduces friction with sexual penetration.
What percentage of men still have foreskin? ›
One 2016 study estimated that 37–39% of males across the world have a circumcision. The researchers estimated that 71.2% of males in the United States have a circumcision. According to the American Urological Association, the areas of the world with the highest rates of circumcision are: the Middle East.
What percentage of men have tight foreskin? ›
Some research shows that 2 percent of men have nonretractable foreskins throughout their lives, despite being otherwise healthy. Read on to learn more about the classifications of tightness in the foreskin, causes, and treatment options.
Why does my foreskin cover my tip? ›
A redundant prepuce means that there is an excess amount of foreskin – the foreskin completely covers the head of the penis when it is not erect. In some boys and men, this extra foreskin can sometimes lead to health problems if it can't be fully drawn back from the head of the penis.
What happens after pulling back foreskin? ›
Retraction of the foreskin should not be forced. This may cause pain and bleeding and can lead to scarring and adhesions (where skin is stuck to skin). As your son begins to toilet train, teach him how to retract his foreskin, this will get him used to this necessary step during urination.
Is it better to leave foreskin back? ›
Always put the foreskin back to its normal position if it has been pulled back. This may happen during sex. Or you may pull it back before sex, before you urinate, or while you clean it. Be sure the foreskin is in its normal position after any doctor exam or procedure.
Does removing foreskin make a difference? ›
Circumcision benefits
The medical benefits of removing the foreskin are lower risks of: Urinary tract infection (UTI): This effect is mostly in the first few months of life. Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV): This is only true in countries with high rates of HIV, primarily in African countries.
I have been restoring my foreskin for 6 years. In that time I have seen my restored foreskin get longer and longer, and then shorter and shorter as I lost weight. Fortunately, I am seeing my foreskin getting longer and longer again.