Is it okay if I keep my foreskin retracted all the time?

Last updated on October 11, 2020

Question:

Is it okay if I keep my foreskin retracted all the time? Will there be any problems if I do so?

Answer:

Getting the foreskin to stay back so the glans remains exposed is not a good thing to do. The medical term for this is paraphimosis. The foreskin swells and pinches off the blood supply; thus, causing pain, especially when trying to have sex. It is considered a medical emergency because the damage can be permanent.