Dr. Caroline West answers your relationship dilemmas
Q: I have an issue that’s been going on for a while, but I’ve been too embarrassed to speak up about it. Basically, for me, sex is quite painful, and I can’t quite pull my foreskin all the way back. It didn’t bother me too much by myself or growing up, but some partners have commented on it, and my last girlfriend noticed that I seemed to be sore and red a lot. It feels like I should do something, but I don’t know where to start. I admit I am old-fashioned and don’t like talking about health in general, let alone this. It’s so embarrassing and I don’t think I could say something like this to my doctor. Would they even be able to help me? I don’t want it to keep being an issue, and while I’m single now, I am looking to settle down with someone. I worry they will judge me if I still have this issue, and, to be honest, it’s kind of sticking in my head now too. What do I do here?
Dr West replies: While I am not a medical doctor, I would highly encourage you to go to your doctor. Your genitals, as wonderful as I am sure they are, are just another body part for a doctor. They see all kinds of bodies and lumps and bumps on a daily basis and aren’t going to judge you for what you have going on — all they are interested in is diagnosing the issue.
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