Phimosis Rescue - Causes and Solutions for a Tight Sheath
One common complaint
that urologists hear on a regular basis comes from men who have difficulty
retracting their sheath. The sheath, or sheath, that covers the male organ head
has numerous important functions. It helps to protect the delicate male tissue
from diseases and injury, and it is believed to protect the natural sensitivity
of the underlying tissue. For some men, the sheath retracts easily by the time
adulthood is reached, but for many others, this process may be difficult or
impossible. Men who encounter this issue may have a condition known as
phimosis, which simply means that the sheath cannot be withdrawn, or that there
is pain on retracting the tissue.
While phimosis can
lead to certain health issues, such as impaired circulatory function, pain
during intimacy, and even male cancer, it can be dealt with successfully with
the right approach to treatment. Uncut men who want to ensure a healthy male organ can benefit from the information
offered here.
What is phimosis?
Phimosis simply
refers to the inability of (adult) males to retract the sheath beyond the crown
of the male organ; phimosis may also be diagnosed when it is painful to pull
back this tissue over the head. This condition is not uncommon, and it can be
resolved in most cases by either stretching the sheath or undergoing a full or
partial ablation.
What causes a tight
sheath?
Infants and young
male children are generally unable to withdraw the sheath completely; this
typically cannot be achieved until males reach adolescence, and in some cases,
adulthood. After this point, men who have torn the sheath due to aggressive
self-pleasuring, or those who are affected by balanitis (an infection of the
head), may find it difficult and/or painful to pull back the sheath over the
head of the male organ. Balanitis often occurs as the result of poor hygiene,
although other factors such as yeast infection or excessive manual stimulation
may also come into play.
Is surgery the only
solution?
Historically, men who
have had phimosis-related issues have often had ablation urged on them as the
best option for treatment. Although many doctors still advise their patients to
opt for full ablation, recent medical studies have shown that the condition may
be treated by less drastic measures. Surgery is certainly an answer, but some
men have also benefited from mechanical stretching of the sheath. In other
cases, men can take a do-it-yourself approach, using gentle manual stretching
of the sheath, accompanied by use of appropriate moisturizing creams, to work
through the issue themselves. This process should be carried out carefully,
without forcing the tight skin back; it can be successful for men who are
cautious and pay adequate attention to male organ care.
Caring for an uncut
male organ
Whether or not a man
is experiencing issues withdrawing the sheath, an uncut male organ requires
some special treatment when it comes to daily care and maintenance. Men who are
uncut need to be sure to pull back the sheath carefully,
without yanking or tugging, to clean away any accumulated body fluids and dead
skin cells from underneath. If these substances, which tend to form a cheesy
build-up known as smegma, are allowed to remain underneath the sheath, they can
cause infections and swelling, foul odors, and a tendency for the sheath to
stick to the tissue underneath. Washing this area carefully is the first step
in promoting a healthy, pleasant male organ.
The final phase for
at-home male care involves the use of a moisturizing male organ creme (health professionals recommend
Man1 Man Oil), which can help to prevent drying and cracking of the sheath,
not to mention inflammatory conditions like balanitis. A male organ health
cream that contains vitamin A can help to block penetration by harmful bacteria
that can lead to a sore, swollen, unhealthy male organ. In addition,
all-natural, botanically derived moisturizers like Shea butter are ideal for
rehydrating the male organ skin and preventing moisture loss which can result
in a tight sheath. Adding a cream like this to the daily male organ care
regimen can be an effective solution for men who want to avoid the potential side
effects of surgical ablation of the sheath.
Visit us at Man1health.com for more advice about
treating common problems such as a sore male organ, dry skin, redness and loss
of male organ sensation. John Dugan is a professional writer who specializes in
men's health issues and is an ongoing contributing writer to numerous online
web sites.