Hi I'm 28 and I'm writing concerning my little brother. I am looking after him since our parents went on holiday just yesterday . However quite recently he's been worried as he's coming up to 17. I asked him what was wrong and he said that he is scared because he wants to have sex but can't because he hasn't washed his penis for 9 years and his foreskin has become so tight that it is hard for him to move. he also gets pains when trying to pull it back to wash behind the head of his penis. Please could someone give me some advice to help him and whether he has any diseases or not . thank you.
Hi,
It's good of you to watch out for your brother.
At 17 his foreskin should have loosened up enough so that it could slide over the head, at least when he's not erect. If he's been reluctant to slide it though it may not have.
First, have him wash it. He may find it a bit uncomfortable but it needs to be done. After that, he should try to slide the foreskin back and work it. It is going to take time to loosen, it could be many months if not more.
If it doesn't get better he should probably visit a urologist to see if they can help.
It's good of you to watch out for your brother.
At 17 his foreskin should have loosened up enough so that it could slide over the head, at least when he's not erect. If he's been reluctant to slide it though it may not have.
First, have him wash it. He may find it a bit uncomfortable but it needs to be done. After that, he should try to slide the foreskin back and work it. It is going to take time to loosen, it could be many months if not more.
If it doesn't get better he should probably visit a urologist to see if they can help.