I have a phimotic ring, what can I do? I dont want to lose my foreskin?!

I have a phimotic ring, what can I do? I dont want to lose my foreskin?

There are many ways to treat phimosis, and most of them won't remove the foreskin.

The first thing you should try are stretching exercises to basically enlarge the ring. In one stretching exercise, take 2 fingers (one from each hand), "hook" each finger on either side of the foreskin opening, and stretch as much as possible in opposite directions (like increasing its radius) without pain or discomfort. Stretch and hold for a few seconds, then let it relax for a few seconds, then repeat the process for a few minutes each day for a few weeks to a month. Preferrably do these exercises right after a shower/bath when the skin's most flexible (see link 1 for more info).

If after a month and this doesn't seem to work, you should ask a doctor about certain creams. In one study, these creams are the most cost-effective treatment a doctor can provide (link 2). These creams may take up to a month to get the full effect, however, but combining them with the stretching exercises might speed things up a little.

If after a month and this also doesn't seem to work, then you might want to consider surgical options. Know that this doesn't necessarily mean circumcision or the removal of the foreskin. There are options that are cheaper, less painful, have a quicker recovery time, and remove little/no foreskin (link 3). Regardless, any surgery should be considered a last resort.

See the remaining links for more info. With the treatments above that work in the majority of cases, you should be able to resolve your phimosis without resorting to any kind of surgery. Good luck with everything you try.