2009 Foreskin Restoration Questions

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TO ASK A QUESTION GO HERE: http://forums.govteen.com/showthread.php?t=305140

Foreskin restoration is a process whereby a circumcised male uses surgical or stretching techniques to once again have skin covering the glans (head) of the penis. The skin isn’t the same as the foreskin lost during a circumcision, but can serve some of the same functions: protecting the glans, gliding action up and down the shaft, and looking more natural. We do not recommend surgical restoration because it is risky, but stretching restoration, when done right, has produced satisfying results for thousands of people.

There are many devices that can used to restore. Some popular ones include the TLC-tugger, Foreballs, and T-Tape. All work on the same basic idea of using tension to cause mitosis. When mitosis occurs, extra skin can be formed, much in the same way as a few cultures stretch their earlobes through constant weight.



Frequently Asked Questions:
Should I restore?
That’s up to you; it’s a personal choice. You have to weigh the benefits you want (up and down gliding action of the new skin, looking natural, feeling complete) with the potential risks (overstretching or overstressing skin) and decide what’s best for you.

Is it okay to restore during puberty or if I’m still growing?
It should be okay, as skin will stretch through mitosis (the way that you can turn some skin into more skin) no matter what your age. However, you will need to be extremely careful not to overstretch or cause too much stress. This can be more complex, since factors that would be constant in an adult may be variable for someone still in puberty. Your best bet would be to be checked by a doctor beforehand.

Should I ask my doctor about this first?
You can restore safely without a doctor. However, it is still a good idea to consult a doctor before making any major body modifications. Your doctor may have a few suggestions for you, or ask that you avoid certain practices. And if your doctor knows you’re restoring, that may make it easier to deal with any problems that come up.

How long does it take to restore?
This will vary from person to person, based upon the method used, how well it’s used, and whether the person was circumcised loosely or tightly. According to the National Organization for Restoring Men, most men can have a foreskin-like layer of skin over their glans within 1 to 3 years.

What’s the best device to restore with?
There is no one best method; you should try to figure out which method suits you best and is most feasible for you. http://www.norm.org/faq.html#What Method (http://www.norm.org/faq.html#What%20Method) has some good advice. http://www.x-mail.net/restore/compare.htm has a comparison chart of all the different techniques.

How much of a time commitment are we talking about here?
You’ll wear a device for several hours a day—NORM recommends 10-12 hours 5 days a week. Putting on the device and taking it off shouldn’t take long. Depending on your method, you may have to build your device or spend other time on it, and you may have to adjust your device if it becomes too tight at some point during the day.

Where do I buy restoration devices?
Restoration devices aren't something you can just get in a store. Some of the tape devices can be made with sturdy double-sided tape that you could find in a drugstore or big box store, and there are few other methods that can be accomplished with easily accessible objects. Other devices can only be ordered through the internet.



Helpful Links:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Foreskin_restoration
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Restoration_device
http://www.norm.org/
http://www.norm.org/faq.html
http://www.x-mail.net/restore/compare.htm

**While these links do not contain nudity, beware that many sites about foreskin restoration or foreskin restoration products will contain some non-pornographic nudity. Usually, these sites are good about clearly labeling links to such images, making it possible to avoid most of these images, if desired.**

[joshskates]

If you are looking to restore and have questions about whether or not you should restore, how to go about the process of restoration, how to make your own homemade device, or any other questions you may have please feel free to visit the circumcision forum's information sticky: Foreskin Restoration (http://forums.govteen.com/showthread.php?t=274440)

[teenboy9]

I think its a great idea to clean this sticky up a bit, but there is A LOT of information about the skin how it should be treated during this process that you excluded from the main sticky this time, not to mention ALOT of great graphics, is there anyway we can directly include all that back into this new sticky since a lot of the information there is some of the best I have found on the internet having to do with skin health and restoration?

[BlazerBoy]

I also agree that the pictures/graphics help a lot too. We provide a lot of great info on this website, so the more the better!

[hehe]

I think its a great idea to clean this sticky up a bit, but there is A LOT of information about the skin how it should be treated during this process that you excluded from the main sticky this time, not to mention ALOT of great graphics, is there anyway we can directly include all that back into this new sticky since a lot of the information there is some of the best I have found on the internet having to do with skin health and restoration?

I agree that graphics would be helpful. Feel free to post any you find helpful here, or you can PM me if there's a graphic you think would be good in the original post.

As far as the skin information, it's linked to in this thread. A lot of it is not related to foreskin restoration itself, but is just good background information. However, if there's something you feel is particularly relevant to this thread, I'll certainly consider adding it back.


Though we've mostly talked about content so far, please post any foreskin restoration questions you may have!

[bim]

is the skin on ur penis the same as everywhere else?

[Dolphus Raymond]

is the skin on ur penis the same as everywhere else?

Yes and no. It has more nerve endings per square inch than most anywhere else. Outer foreskin is also more elastic, like eyelid skin. But it's still fundamentally skin.

[Ferlactua]

ive seen pictures of restored foreskins, how can u do it without the un attractive looking sag. i know they all have sag but this is different

[joshskates]

what do you mean by "sag" im not sure what you are talking about

[Ferlactua]

the skin doesnt appear to 'hug' the penis as a natural foreskin does. and without the frenulem, would u be able to be hard and have the skin stay without holding it?

[Medallion60]

Hi I'm going to be buying orings soon. I was wondering what size oring would be best for foreskin restoration? How much will it cost and how many should I buy? Can I use this method while sleeping without risk of any injury? I'm going with my parents so what kind of excuse can I make up (I'm not ready to tell them about my restoring yet).

[joshskates]

the skin doesnt appear to 'hug' the penis as a natural foreskin does. and without the frenulem, would u be able to be hard and have the skin stay without holding it?

I do not have that problem, im at around a 4 on the "coverage index scale" and so far the skin does appear to "hug" my penis as a natural foreskin would. im almost half way done. many restored guys will have a natural or very close to natural looking foreskin after restoration, although the final result may vary depending on that individual, the restoration method used, how they were circumcised, ect...



Hi I'm going to be buying orings soon. I was wondering what size oring would be best for foreskin restoration? How much will it cost and how many should I buy? Can I use this method while sleeping without risk of any injury? I'm going with my parents so what kind of excuse can I make up (I'm not ready to tell them about my restoring yet).


O-Rings are not anywhere near what i would call a "preferred method" the restoration speed is extremely slow, which means that restoration will take years. the rings in my opinion are relatively useless. if i were you, i would choose another method. i would also look at the foreskin restoration comparison chart in the first post so that you have a better idea of what you may want. if you have any additional questions about restoration, how to, or what you should do please check the thread in our forum;the link in my signature below.

[Medallion60]

I do not have that problem, im at around a 4 on the "coverage index scale" and so far the skin does appear to "hug" my penis as a natural foreskin would. im almost half way done. many restored guys will have a natural or very close to natural looking foreskin after restoration, although the final result may vary depending on that individual, the restoration method used, how they were circumcised, ect...





O-Rings are not anywhere near what i would call a "preferred method" the restoration speed is extremely slow, which means that restoration will take years. the rings in my opinion are relatively useless. if i were you, i would choose another method. i would also look at the foreskin restoration comparison chart in the first post so that you have a better idea of what you may want. if you have any additional questions about restoration, how to, or what you should do please check the thread in our forum;the link in my signature below.

I was gonna combine orings and manual tugging.. would that speed up the process a bit? Maybe I will consider T Tape.

[joshskates]

I've studied the topic of circumcision and foreskin restoration over the last 4 years and in my honest opinion, o-rings are almost completely useless. If you look at the comparison chart you will see what i mean. they also tend to fall off easily. i would highly recommend that if you are serious about restoration that you get a tugger of some type, t-tape works but is often more expensive as the tape is consumable and you will have to keep purchasing medical tape which runs about 3 dollars per roll in most local drugstores.

this thread may be slightly helpful to you, although i have not had the time to complete it.
http://forums.govteen.com/showthread.php?t=274440

[Zippo]

I've studied the topic of circumcision and foreskin restoration over the last 4 years and in my honest opinion, o-rings are almost completely useless. If you look at the comparison chart you will see what i mean. they also tend to fall off easily. i would highly recommend that if you are serious about restoration that you get a tugger of some type, t-tape works but is often more expensive as the tape is consumable and you will have to keep purchasing medical tape which runs about 3 dollars per roll in most local drugstores.

this thread may be slightly helpful to you, although i have not had the time to complete it.
http://forums.govteen.com/showthread.php?t=274440I agree that in the long run t-tape ends up being more expensive than using devices, but in my experience t-taping is the most comfortable, and least frustrating. Mind you, the only devices I own are the TLC-tugger (which is completely uncofortable on me because my frenulum is "intact") and the TLC-X which I reckon I simply haven't got enough skin for yet, since it's somewhat painful and doesn't like to stay on very long. I haven't tried the trombone mouthpiece method because I haven't gotten my hands on the piece, but it will eventually be the next method I try, since I hear it's lovely being able to pee without removing it.

[joshskates]

I agree that in the long run t-tape ends up being more expensive than using devices, but in my experience t-taping is the most comfortable, and least frustrating. Mind you, the only devices I own are the TLC-tugger (which is completely uncofortable on me because my frenulum is "intact") and the TLC-X which I reckon I simply haven't got enough skin for yet, since it's somewhat painful and doesn't like to stay on very long. I haven't tried the trombone mouthpiece method because I haven't gotten my hands on the piece, but it will eventually be the next method I try, since I hear it's lovely being able to pee without removing it.


Well there's your problem you ordered a TLC tugger for standard restorations from guys who received a full circumcision. they make special Tlc tuggers with a groove cut out for guys who still have their frenulum intact

[Zippo]

Well there's your problem you ordered a TLC tugger for standard restorations from guys who received a full circumcision. they make special Tlc tuggers with a groove cut out for guys who still have their frenulum intact
Yea I understand that it's my own fault for not buying the right tugger... If I were really ambitious I could easily modify the tugger to accomodate my frenny.

edit - but that'd be redundant seeing as I prefer the t-tape and also have since bought the superior tlc-x...

[joshskates]

don't try to do that, u should just buy the proper one, if you try to modify it, you will end up either ruining your devise or leaving sharp edges that will cause disconfort

[freedomfight3r]

Hi I'm going to be buying orings soon. I was wondering what size oring would be best for foreskin restoration? How much will it cost and how many should I buy? Can I use this method while sleeping without risk of any injury? I'm going with my parents so what kind of excuse can I make up (I'm not ready to tell them about my restoring yet).
http://adamisrestoring.blogspot.com/ he no longer posts but read the past posts he provides alot of info and he started restoring at about your age

[JackpotShingami]

Hello, this is my very first post here so correct me if i say anything wrong.:blush:
So, heres my question.
When I was circumcised, my foreskin was not cut all the way off, so I still have some foreskin. Basically it looks as if my foreskin is just shorter than regular.
I want my foreskin to be longer and since I'm only 14 i cant buy any items or anything. I've been trying manual restoration (and heres where my wuestion comes in) but every time i try to do it i end up getting an erection and the whole thing just doesnt work.
can someone please help me with this????:blush:

[joshskates]

check the thread located in the circumcision forum, my signature below.

there is a thread that deals with the making of home made restoration devices

[Acumen-CJ]

I would love to continue this but im afraid it will be like floppy and loose when it reaches my head. Like how do i know it will hug the glans and not just be some loose sleeve.

[joshskates]

it all depends on the method your using, if your using a tugger and want to keep going that method, then keep at it and when the skin gets to where it stays over your head about half way when soft, buy another tugger with a smaller surface area that is used to help keep the last bit tucked nicely like a natural one should.


Option b: (you may have to do this anyway, depending on your preferance) continue to restore and wait until the skin covers your entire head while soft, you want to keep streaching until you have somewhat of an overhang, anywhere between (.5 and 1 cm overhang). then you go to the doctor and they can cut you again essentially, like other cosmetic surgeries, the doctor will make a small "v" cut and then sew the two parts together giving a more natural look and a more snug feeling. by doing this, the skin at the end of the head will be slightly tighter than the rest and thus it will stay over your head more naturally.

[Acumen-CJ]

it all depends on the method your using, if your using a tugger and want to keep going that method, then keep at it and when the skin gets to where it stays over your head about half way when soft, buy another tugger with a smaller surface area that is used to help keep the last bit tucked nicely like a natural one should.


Option b: (you may have to do this anyway, depending on your preferance) continue to restore and wait until the skin covers your entire head while soft, you want to keep streaching until you have somewhat of an overhang, anywhere between (.5 and 1 cm overhang). then you go to the doctor and they can cut you again essentially, like other cosmetic surgeries, the doctor will make a small "v" cut and then sew the two parts together giving a more natural look and a more snug feeling. by doing this, the skin at the end of the head will be slightly tighter than the rest and thus it will stay over your head more naturally.
I dont plan on getting surgery for it. I use a tape method, but its a bandaid, sound painfull but it isnt, its actually quite perfect.

[teenboy9]

I dont plan on getting surgery for it. I use a tape method, but its a bandaid, sound painfull but it isnt, its actually quite perfect.

You need to also realize that its not just skin, but muscle sheet, and it will grip your glans.

[joshskates]

I dont plan on getting surgery for it. I use a tape method, but its a bandaid, sound painfull but it isnt, its actually quite perfect.


how exacly does that work?

[chaffer12345]

The main reason i want to restore is for shiny glans... Dekeratinize them.... Does using like latex or silicone placed over the glans help restore sensitivity or does it need to be real skin?

[teenboy9]

The main reason i want to restore is for shiny glans... Dekeratinize them.... Does using like latex or silicone placed over the glans help restore sensitivity or does it need to be real skin?

Well its possible for other things to work, they just dont work as well. Also as soon as you stop using that silicone or latex, it will go back to being just as dried out as it was before.

[joshskates]

corrct, and depending on what material you use, it may dry out even further

[Brad13]

I have started this for about a week now, and I have a question about taping. My question is how would you get the tape to stay on while sleeping (because of the nocturnal erections). It just seems like wasted time while sleeping if our not restoring. Help would be awesome.

[Appl]

you could try putting it on while you have an erection and then going to sleep but that will only stretch if you have an erection. unless you have one throughout the whole night which is almost impossible. i doubt there is a way to do this. and my suggestion sucks btw sorry i cant help but unless you are awake you probably cant

[joshskates]

well the main thing here is what method you are using and how you are going about it.

[Brad13]

I'm taking two pieces of tape and turning them into a band-aid of sorts (I take a smaller piece of tape sticky side to the other sticky part of the longer piece of tape). I roll up the loose skin to the head (it can cover up about 90% of my glans without pain), and apply the tape to both sides, so I can go to the bathroom without taking it off, and it holds the skin over the glans. It is 100% fine during the day, but when I wake up, the tape is to the sides, no longer pulling the skin. Hard to explain, but help is still appreciated.

[joshskates]

from you description it sounds like you are using the T-Tape Method (correct me if you are not) What type of tape are you using as this may be the problem in the first place

as far as taping goes it is not reccommended because it takes virtually forever to restore, i am using a tugger myself and have been for around 3 years and am only half way there because because it takes time. part of the reason im taking this long is because i stopped for a few months here and there, and also because i was cut very tightly..

[Brad13]

I'm just using Waterproof adhesive tape. Why do you think taping takes a long time(I'm pretty loosely cut)? And if I were to try to get a device, how would I get it (being 14), and which one would you recommend?

[joshskates]

i would reccommend a product from TLC, i personally have the TLC-Tugger and have been using it for a bit now. i show obvious growth than before. please be aware that i am not linking you to the Tlc website and if you choose to go there you are doing so by your own choice as there may be non-pornographic adult nudity.

(there, i said it, mods, no need infract me again :))

also i know for a fact that taping is slow, aside from my own trials i have read much online and it is one of the slower methods along with O-Rings. if you would like, check the foreskin restoration comparison chart.

as far as your problem i think tape may be one of the main concerns as it is very important. i suggest you click the link in my sig "the circumcision forum" and then read the sticky "Restoration 101" it may help you alot

[Brad13]

Well, for now I've just started, so I'll see how it's going after about three months. If nothing, then I might spend some money, but I hope not.

[joshskates]

even if you have a tugger, 3 months is not nearly long enough to show visiable and obvious results. you can also make your own tugger at home using everyday items

[Brad13]

Now I'm looking at devices (you've convinced me, good job :coolth:) . How would I go about getting one, and which one would you recommend?

[joshskates]

there are many devices avalialble ranging from tapes, weights to elastane tuggers. i have the orginal TLC tugger and am still satisfied 3 years later. I reccommend that before you buy, that you see the foreskin restoration devise comparison chart which should be located in the first post of this thread (if you cant find it message me and i will send you the link) by looking at the chart you can see different restoration rates, confort, and ease of use for many of the different items avaliable. many people are using the TLC X as well. i personally have not had experiance with this however i know there is a user on here who has been using one for a couple months now although i forget who it was. if i find out i will ask him his feelings


Also something to be aware of is whether you have a intact frenulum or not as this may slightly alter what type of divise would be best for you as far as confort

[Brad13]

How would I find out the amount of frenulum I have, and which device would work with me?

[J.D.]

How would I find out the amount of frenulum I have, and which device would work with me?

well there's really no difference in frenlum size, either you have it or you don't...sorry to be blunt but thats how it is.

[joshskates]

JD is correct about this matter

[Dolphus Raymond]

That's not actually true, from my understanding. The frenulum is a type of tissue; parts of it can be removed without the rest. Some circumcisions would leave frenulum tissue over, at least the erogenous parts, if not the structure itself. ...No?

[Shrug]

[Brad13]

That's not actually true, from my understanding. The frenulum is a type of tissue; parts of it can be removed without the rest. Some circumcisions would leave frenulum tissue over, at least the erogenous parts, if not the structure itself. ...No?

[Shrug]

Thanks for confusing me. :P I'm pretty sure it got taken off though (which makes me sad). So would the device I could get differ in any way than if I did have a frenulum.

[adamrestored]

That's not actually true, from my understanding. The frenulum is a type of tissue; parts of it can be removed without the rest. Some circumcisions would leave frenulum tissue over, at least the erogenous parts, if not the structure itself. ...No?

[Shrug]

I don't think so.... I mean I know that for my circumcision I determined it was with the mogen clamp (what the jewish mohels would use) which doesn't touch anything close to the glans or first "glans-length" of inner foreskin... pulled tight, though. See below.

example: as a baby they basically take ur skin, separate it from the glans with that "probe" or whatever (ouch), then stretch it a fair amount (usually too much) past your glans and through a narrow v-shaped groove in a metal plate... then cut it there. with it pulled forward like that, they can basically remove a lot of the outer shaft skin without touching the sensitive inner-tissue, frenulum, or harming the glans like some other methods might do by accident. It leaves a scar roughly 50% of the way down the shaft.

The problem that this creates though is that it pulls hair-bearing skin up from the body on an erection... so for me even though I'm pretty much restored now, I still have a "circumcised"-looking erection since the skin with hair generally stays as far from the glans as possible ...and so even though the skin is loose for movement I had to spend a lot of time restoring just to resolve a tightish erection. Flaccid it looks uncut. I guess this is somewhat normal and there's plenty of movement for sex (even with condoms) so I'm not complaining, just still wishing I hadn't been cut as a baby.


P.S. guys this is my first post back here, I visited the other day and saw that not only was this still a "sticky" note but there is now a Circumcision forum! this is cool since there are a lot of questions and I'm here mostly to help in just this thread and that forum, if that's okay!
:blush:

[joshskates]

Thanks for confusing me. :P I'm pretty sure it got taken off though (which makes me sad). So would the device I could get differ in any way than if I did have a frenulum.


They make devices for restoration for both men with and without a frenulum. most standard tuggers are made for men without the frenulum. men with their frenulum intact can buy the same tugger with a groove cut into it so that it is not unconfortable to wear.

if you are not sure of what this is. the frenulum looks like a skin bridge that connects your shaft skin to your head on the underside of your penis. most circumcisions remove the frenulum in its entirity so i am guessing that you mostly do not have one. when ordering a restoration devise, you do not need to worry about special accomodations as most should fit you

[adamrestored]

Here are drawings of what you can realistically expect after a year or two.

The trick with the TLC Tugger is literally to "feel no pain"... you should wake up in the morning and still feel no pain, but put as much tension as possible without feeling such irritation. Start off gentle and increase it a little bit every night. If you find it slipping off you may be subconsciously removing the device in your sleep from it being too stretched.

Diagrams of progress
Normally, hanging out at my house... looks something like this down there. I even illustrated where there might be some wrinkles normally to give realistic expectations. The wrinkles go away after a few days of not wearing a Tugger, as does any slight redness from the skin being expanded. This is why I don't wear anything during the day anymore... if you wear underwear (which I don't usually, whatever) the added support will also help with coverage since it'll reduce the downward pull on the shaft skin from the scrotum. (see swimming photo below)

http://img12.imageshack.us/img12/1893/chillinqdl.jpg


After sports/swimming/cold
After I get out of the pool, it looks the most authentic. Very tight, protected, and "snug" against the glans. Pubic hair is not in the way, although dangerously close. I don't think it'll be a problem ever even after restoring, but it is more present than I wish it was because of being cut with the mogen clamp as a baby... generally saves the inner foreskin and frenulum in exchange for removing shaft skin and pulling hair-bearing skin up later in life/puberty.

I didn't really have a photo of me after swimming so I had to kind of improvise, but you get the idea.

http://img155.imageshack.us/img155/8805/swimmin.jpg


so yeah, I hope this helps. I drew this based on some photos I took this morning. I don't have class today so I figured I'd dive into helping out here if I could.
My goal is: keep restoring until the regular photo looks more like the swimming one, without being "scrunched" up. I think this will give me the perfect amount of movement when erect and the perfect overall appearance and functionality


This is a pretty key post I feel, so I'm quoting it. If you need to ask questions, hit me up:
http://forums.govteen.com/showthread.php?t=283952

[Acumen-CJ]

Hmm I would continue but im afraid of bad baggy results and hair on my shaft.

[joshskates]

the results in most cases come out to be exactly what was expected or slightly better. if you later decide that you are not happy with the results you can always get cut again :bleh:

[adamrestored]

Hmm I would continue but im afraid of bad baggy results and hair on my shaft.

I'd be afraid of that too. luckily when you are young and still growing, the body adapts. my results are definitely good... and honestly my foreskin is so tight against my glans when I get out of the pool after swim practice that I sometimes can't even pull it back. there's that muscle in it or whatever I think that got left intact.

the same thing happens when I go on vacation and don't tug for a while, the skin just goes over my glans and clings to it after that muscle has a chance to relax. I wonder if tugging exercises it and makes it stronger? haha

[adamrestored]

Hi,
i saw your post on govteen at first about the Foreskin restoration.
I have been back and fort on the issue of whether i should restore or not, there is alot of mixed thoughts bouncing around in my head, like What of my religion? What if my parents find out? Etc. etc.. I figured since you are an experienced and fellow teen, maybe you could answer a few of my questions. Id like to start off by saying that i am a 15 yr old male living in the U.S., so i am a bit apprehensive about these things. I read a few of the starting posts that you wrote on blogger which to me was very interesting. So here is a few questions i have for yah.

1. You started restoring at 15 right?
2. Did your parents know?
3. If your parents didnt know, how exactly did u get the Tugger.
4. If you had like a physical exam, would the doctor clearly see you are restoring and tell your parents?

Sorry if this is an annoying message, i am just curious.
Thanks

First of all, calm down. It's not an annoying message and you're really smart to consider this at such a young age. I'm super glad I did as well... just wish I had sooner!

1. yeah like 13-15 off and on.
2. my mom knows but not until I told her later on
3. my cousin is uncut, he helped me buy the tugger with his Paypal. but for upgrades I wanted later I used a prepaid debit card I bought at the supermarket.
4. no they would just assume you're uncut. you can just retract it beforehand and its not that obvious. just looks like a realllllly loose circumcision. they see so many dicks all of the time they are just like "hmm."

seriously don't worry about it. I know it's a big decision but if you're interested in it now chances are that's not going to change and you should really just decide what you want to do and go with it. you can stop restoring at any time and just have a lot more slack skin, which feels great. the more movement the better... this is YOUR penis you have for the rest of your life, just make it as great as possible and maybe it'll look nicer too.

...for more, visit the circumcision forum (http://forums.govteen.com/forumdisplay.php?f=568).

[Alex95P]

I read you are now restored (or are still restoring?).

I realized I was cut in 7th grade gym. I really want to be restored but I have read that it was NOT possible to restore a foreskin and I need to just deal with the fact I was cut. If there is ANY way possible I am going to restore. Being told I can't do something is even more motivation for me (beside all the pain I have with erections).

I know I am very young (especially to most of you) but I have already done a lot of research on the Web about restoring. I am really VERY serious about restoring (I want to get a Bi-directional device) and if there is anyway I can, I will.

I have already seen TLC tugger web site (Ron Low) and it looks like the TLC X is good. I have also looked at the DTR (made by a guy named Chuck) and the CAT II Q (made by a guy name named Tom). These devices all look good cuz I see an elastic tugging strap can be used to speed things up. I was cut so tight I have painful erections and have a lot of skin to re-grow.

I REALLY hate being cut so tight. Mainly due to the painful erections (which I get all the time now). I am turning this anger into something positive and I have decided I am going to restore my penis.

I have researched taping and manual stretching the skin. I just started cross taping at night and a few manual stretches each day, it is already making my erections rest painful.

As you can see I am VERY serious about restoring and I am hoping someone can and will help. When I finally do have sex I want to be able to have the gliding action.

PLEASE HELP ME!

Feel free to email me or PM back. Say "restoring" in the title so I know what it is about cuz I am concerned about talking with strangers on the internet (as my Mom would say).

THANKS for at least reading this. I understand if anyone feels' I am too young and rather not help me but if there is anyway possible, I am going to restore.

Alex P.

[adamrestored]

I read you are now restored (or are still restoring?).

I realized I was cut in 7th grade gym. I really want to be restored but I have read that it was NOT possible to restore a foreskin and I need to just deal with the fact I was cut. If there is ANY way possible I am going to restore. Being told I can't do something is even more motivation for me (beside all the pain I have with erections).

I know I am very young (especially to most of you) but I have already done a lot of research on the Web about restoring. I am really VERY serious about restoring (I want to get a Bi-directional device) and if there is anyway I can, I will.

I have already seen TLC tugger web site (Ron Low) and it looks like the TLC X is good. I have also looked at the DTR (made by a guy named Chuck) and the CAT II Q (made by a guy name named Tom). These devices all look good cuz I see an elastic tugging strap can be used to speed things up. I was cut so tight I have painful erections and have a lot of skin to re-grow.

I REALLY hate being cut so tight. Mainly due to the painful erections (which I get all the time now). I am turning this anger into something positive and I have decided I am going to restore my penis.

I have researched taping and manual stretching the skin. I just started cross taping at night and a few manual stretches each day, it is already making my erections rest painful.

As you can see I am VERY serious about restoring and I am hoping someone can and will help. When I finally do have sex I want to be able to have the gliding action.

PLEASE HELP ME!

Feel free to email me or PM back. Say "restoring" in the title so I know what it is about cuz I am concerned about talking with strangers on the internet (as my Mom would say).

THANKS for at least reading this. I understand if anyone feels' I am too young and rather not help me but if there is anyway possible, I am going to restore.

Alex P.

I found out in 5th-grade gym-class. ;)
I have a TLC-X but don't use it anymore. It sucks when you have to pee and I feel like it needs constant adjustment for us young guys with more-elastic skin. I just tug at night when I sleep and experience no discomfort. tugging at school wasn't bad but I don't do it anymore because it's annoying and if someone sees me pee at a urinal with an overhang of foreskin created by a piece of tape or device..... I'd rather not go there. plus if the device falls off or annoys me then forget it.

plus I have enough skin now that I'm generally covered throughout the day. however if I start to get an erection or something it exposes my glans and/or the underside of my glans, which is always moist and super-sensitive. this drives me insane. it is soooo annoying. so this is the only thing that wearing something during the day would help avoid... but it barely ever happens so who cares. usually sitting down in a chair fixes the problem and pushes the skin back over without getting hands or fingers involved... lol "pocket-pool". a lot of japanese guys have short foreskins and have this same problem, I've heard.

seriously I just wear a TLC Mini-Tugger with the "intact" frenulum groove (always had that down there, yay!) at night time. however, this requires enough skin to use the mini tugger, which I've talked about in the circumcision forum (link in my signature) just now. I think most people can use it right off the bat but it might be difficult for you if you're really tight.

who knows... literally without seeing your penis or something it's hard to prescribe restoring devices, and I'm no doctor either. I went through tons of different devices trying to find the right one, and this is hands-down what I've chosen after it all. and it seems to work damn well.... I've made more progress tugging at night in the last few months than I felt I made all year last year. so... I'm turbo-restoring right now, I hope. serious coverage on my end. if I can get that 1/2-inch overhang I've always wanted after swim-practice, I'll probably call it quits for good. but maybe keep going, who knows. I really think that night-restoring in general is no big deal.

post if you have anymore questions!

[joshskates]

I read you are now restored (or are still restoring?).

I realized I was cut in 7th grade gym. I really want to be restored but I have read that it was NOT possible to restore a foreskin and I need to just deal with the fact I was cut. If there is ANY way possible I am going to restore. Being told I can't do something is even more motivation for me (beside all the pain I have with erections).

I know I am very young (especially to most of you) but I have already done a lot of research on the Web about restoring. I am really VERY serious about restoring (I want to get a Bi-directional device) and if there is anyway I can, I will.

I have already seen TLC tugger web site (Ron Low) and it looks like the TLC X is good. I have also looked at the DTR (made by a guy named Chuck) and the CAT II Q (made by a guy name named Tom). These devices all look good cuz I see an elastic tugging strap can be used to speed things up. I was cut so tight I have painful erections and have a lot of skin to re-grow.

I REALLY hate being cut so tight. Mainly due to the painful erections (which I get all the time now). I am turning this anger into something positive and I have decided I am going to restore my penis.

I have researched taping and manual stretching the skin. I just started cross taping at night and a few manual stretches each day, it is already making my erections rest painful.

As you can see I am VERY serious about restoring and I am hoping someone can and will help. When I finally do have sex I want to be able to have the gliding action.

PLEASE HELP ME!

Feel free to email me or PM back. Say "restoring" in the title so I know what it is about cuz I am concerned about talking with strangers on the internet (as my Mom would say).

THANKS for at least reading this. I understand if anyone feels' I am too young and rather not help me but if there is anyway possible, I am going to restore.

Alex P.



i am still in the process of restoring and am not quite yet finished however there is a obvious difference in both appearance and sensetivity. I, like you was cut very tightly and when i was about your age and just starting puberty i would also get the painful errections that you speak of, eventually they will go away on your own, but since you have looked into restoration i'm sure that you allready know that the earlier you start, the better the results will be.

as far as a device, i would reccommend the original TLC tugger, i know people who have tried other products both from tlc and other sites and the majority of them have preferred the tugger.

(if you still have a frenulum, make sure to order a tugger or similar devise with a groove cut in it to accomidate your frenulum)

I'm not sure exactly what type of help or advise you are looking for exactly, but you seem to know what you are getting yourself into, if you need anything please go ahead and message me back, of if you would like feedback from other members as well as myself on this topic, maybe you should check out the circumcision forum, the link in my sig. (moderated by yours truely)

[Medallion60]

I read you are now restored (or are still restoring?).

I realized I was cut in 7th grade gym. I really want to be restored but I have read that it was NOT possible to restore a foreskin and I need to just deal with the fact I was cut. If there is ANY way possible I am going to restore. Being told I can't do something is even more motivation for me (beside all the pain I have with erections).

I know I am very young (especially to most of you) but I have already done a lot of research on the Web about restoring. I am really VERY serious about restoring (I want to get a Bi-directional device) and if there is anyway I can, I will.

I have already seen TLC tugger web site (Ron Low) and it looks like the TLC X is good. I have also looked at the DTR (made by a guy named Chuck) and the CAT II Q (made by a guy name named Tom). These devices all look good cuz I see an elastic tugging strap can be used to speed things up. I was cut so tight I have painful erections and have a lot of skin to re-grow.

I REALLY hate being cut so tight. Mainly due to the painful erections (which I get all the time now). I am turning this anger into something positive and I have decided I am going to restore my penis.

I have researched taping and manual stretching the skin. I just started cross taping at night and a few manual stretches each day, it is already making my erections rest painful.

As you can see I am VERY serious about restoring and I am hoping someone can and will help. When I finally do have sex I want to be able to have the gliding action.

PLEASE HELP ME!

Feel free to email me or PM back. Say "restoring" in the title so I know what it is about cuz I am concerned about talking with strangers on the internet (as my Mom would say).

THANKS for at least reading this. I understand if anyone feels' I am too young and rather not help me but if there is anyway possible, I am going to restore.

Alex P.

Hi Alex, it's great that you are going to restore young, like me. I started at around 13 too and have been doing a little manual restoring off and on for close to a year. Since you were cut tight I would recommend doing manual tugging for awhile to get some loose skin. You can also try t-taping or cross (X) taping. Most tapeless devices require some loose skin. Since you seem interested in a device, I would highly recommend the TLC tugger. I plan on buying it soon. Like joshskates said, the younger you start, the better it will turn out and the faster you will see results.

One problem I have is getting a device. Getting a device could be hard if you don't want to tell you parents. If you want to, you could always explain to them how you dislike your circumcision, the problems that you have with it, and that you would like to buy a device to restore. If they say yes, they will probably let you use their credit card to buy a device. If you don't want to tell you parents, one tip I learned from adam and josh was to go to a store and buy a prepaid credit card. You can use this to buy a device.

[u83]

is it possible 2 get a foreskin transplant?

[Zippo]

There is foreskin restoration surgery where skin is grafted from the scrotum. This is risky and doesn't always produce a desirable result, plus you're not really gaining new skin so much as you're stealing from your balls. If you want a foreskin, there's no easy way. The best result you can get is from years of gentle tension.

[Connor122607]

The link you posted has a lot of pretty inaccurate information.

I wouldn't suggest any new restorers read that.

[joshskates]

one thing i have always wondered is why it takes so damn long to restore and only get back only some of the functionality and hopefully a desireable appearance, but at the same time it only takes 9 to form the entire person and fully functioning foreskin

[apm54]

I am 13 and i'm considering restoration, i have a pretty loose foreskin, so from what ive read, it should be a little faster.

EDIT: I read through it again, im still considering restoration though.

[joshskates]

if you read through this stick, or the restoration sticky in the circumcision forum you will find your answer

[Leonopteryx]

i am goin to start restoring but was wondering if my materials were ok to use. im goin for the t-tape method sorta.im goin to use adhesive tape and soft rolled guaze. if u have any more questions pm me and i will answer them

[joshskates]

You cant ask members to Pm you however you can subscribe to the thread so that you can reply to other users questions through posting.

If you are curious about restoration i highly reccommend you visit the link below in my signature. as far as t-taping, what type of tape will you be using? I've never heard of using gauze? explain.

[shirleying002]

you could try putting it on while you have an erection and then going to sleep but that will only stretch if you have an erection. unless you have one throughout the whole night which is almost impossible. i doubt there is a way to do this. and my suggestion sucks btw sorry i cant help but unless you are awake you probably cant
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[bim]

shirley pretty much got it

[Jakbob]

Hello everyone, I am 15 years old and was circumcised at birth. I feel like an important decision in my life was made without my consent and for that it has put a large mental strain on me for the past 2years. I've done my research and discovered foreskin restoration about a year ago.
I have a few questions and I really hope that someone will be able to answer them for me. Thank you.

Is foreskin restoration dangerous in teens?
Can I receive results close to what I would like if I was never circumcised?
What are the "safest" and most reliable tools for foreskin restoration?
Is it in any way dangerous?
What If I were to have a 'boner' when I am wearing a device.
How long are devices worn for in a day.

Also: I have spoken with my mother on this issue and have educated her and myself with the truth behind circumcision. She is hesitant but I still feel like this is something I want. What can I do to restore my foreskin? Thank you~!

[joshskates]

with anything you run a risk, regardless of the nature of the topic, but foreskin restoration, if practiced correctly and in moderation will cause you no harm.

if you do choose to restore, you will eventually have the appearance of a foreskin as well as increased sensetivity however foreskin restoration can never restore the nerve endings, frenulum, or other tissue that was removed.

If you have a boner while wearing a device, then simply take said device off

my suggestion would be for you to wear a device for an average of about 8 hours a day so that your restoration process will take less time. i also highly advise that you read this thread (http://forums.govteen.com/showthread.php?t=274440) before going any further.

[Medallion60]

Hey everyone, I haven't posted here in awhile but I have still been restoring. I really haven't gotten into a routine yet, it's mostly off and on restoring. But now I really wanna start having a routine and start seeing results. On the weekends I can restore day/night using the tlc tugger. However I am a bit nervous about wearing the tugger to school. I don't think it would be noticeable but it could slip off. I know that some people restore at school or work, and I would appreciate any advice. Maybe I should just avoid that all together and only restore after school.

[joshskates]

While I have worn the tugger to school I would not advise it. It can be noticeable through your pants while nobody will know what it is, it may make it look like you have a boner. Also if it were to slip off it could cause quite a bit of embarrassment although once again, like anybody would know what the device is. I would advise that you wear the device nightly. As periods of tension followed by lack their have proven to show good results in other men. One thing is that you do not want to have too much tension on the elastic strap because it will then become counterproductive, you want enough tension so it is snug and conformable but not tension to the point where the skin becomes sore or turns blue from lack of oxygen

[james123456]

hi, my foreskin is attached to my penis head, should i be worried?, will it unattach automatically?:thumbd:

[Sirbam]

Hey guys, I just purchased my TLC Tugger and I'm super excited :D

A quick question though:
Is it o.k. to wear the tugger during the day and night? Or will this cause over-stress of the skin and possibly create stretch marks? I don't want to have that >.<

[Peco2004]

Hey guys, I just purchased my TLC Tugger and I'm super excited :D

A quick question though:
Is it o.k. to wear the tugger during the day and night? Or will this cause over-stress of the skin and possibly create stretch marks? I don't want to have that >.<

Day time is the best, never want to wear it at night when sleeping, due to an erection .

[Medallion60]

Hey guys, I just purchased my TLC Tugger and I'm super excited :D

A quick question though:
Is it o.k. to wear the tugger during the day and night? Or will this cause over-stress of the skin and possibly create stretch marks? I don't want to have that >.<

Hey, I'm glad that you made the decision to start foreskin restoration. It is okay to wear the device at night. However, some restorers claim that wearing it during the day and then giving it time to rest works better. Others say that tugging for as many hours as you can will get the best results the fastest. I would recommend trying it out for yourself to see which suits you best.
With the TLC tugger, there are seperate straps for daytime and nighttime restoration. I'm not sure which you ordered or if you got both. At night you want to wear the device so that the strap goes over your shoulder. There should be a guide or video on the website on how it should look. Do not wear it at night as you would down your legs during the day, as it will be comfortable with all the erections you get while sleeping. Be warned that restoring at night usually requires more skin than if you did it down your legs. Good luck with restoration :)

[Sirbam]

With the TLC tugger, there are seperate straps for daytime and nighttime restoration. I'm not sure which you ordered or if you got both.
I just got the starter kit and it says it comes with the tugger, the your skin cone, and the straps so I don't know if that means I got both or only one. I'll let you guys know once I get it in a couple of days :)

Thanks for the help and advice. :D

[Medallion60]

I just got the starter kit and it says it comes with the tugger, the your skin cone, and the straps so I don't know if that means I got both or only one. I'll let you guys know once I get it in a couple of days :)

Thanks for the help and advice. :D

No problem, good luck :). If I'm not mistaken the kit does come with both, but if not you can easily turn the daytime strap into a nighttime one by adjusting the length and position of the safety clip.

[Sirbam]

Just got my tugger today! :D :D :D

It came with both day and night straps so looks like I'm good.

It was difficult to get on at first but I got it finally. This is why I would have liked a looser circ (or not one at all!) haha

[joshskates]

Good luck, if you have any questions or would like to share your progress visit us by clicking the link in my sig

[Maksim (Max)]

Just a question has anyone restored their before non-surgically? I am seriously considering purchasing the TLC-Tugger but need some advice has anyone re-stretched their cut foreskin back?

[Valjean]

post this in the foreskin restoration sticky thread!!

[joshskates]

Just a question has anyone restored their before non-surgically? I am seriously considering purchasing the TLC-Tugger but need some advice has anyone re-stretched their cut foreskin back?
I'm your guy. Now, what do you need to know.

[Sirbam]

So, it's a week into the restoration process and I'm sitting down, playing video games, and all of a sudden my skin rolls up onto my glans :D Is this kind of weird for it to happen this early? Has this happened to anyone else within the first two weeks of restoration? Could this mean my restoration is going to be a bit faster than normal?

Thanks guys :)

[joshskates]

So, it's a week into the restoration process and I'm sitting down, playing video games, and all of a sudden my skin rolls up onto my glans :D Is this kind of weird for it to happen this early? Has this happened to anyone else within the first two weeks of restoration? Could this mean my restoration is going to be a bit faster than normal?

Thanks guys :)


thats normal and it will continue to do as you described, it really is hard to say if it has anything to do with the rate of your restoration, because when you sit in certain positions, your skin naturally wants to roll up sometimes (of course when your flaccid that is) My skin has been able to do what you discribed for the last 3 or so years, but now that i am restoring more vigorously than before, mine is starting to bunch over the corona where it stays during normal activity. when your skin stays in place while your standing, you know your close.

[Notepad]

So I'm seriously considering this for the first time now. The problem is, I can't really talk to my parents openly about this (sucks). So apparently manual tugging can get the job done? I'm assuming it takes a very long time, but it's free, and no embarrassing conversation that will definitely hurt my relationship with my parents. So, will this method work at all? And I'm supposed to do it 10-15 minutes a day? Sorry, being really cautious - don't want to mess things up :|

[Sirbam]

Yeah, it works, but there are easy ways of getting a tugger without your parents knowing... You could buy a pre-loaded debit card from the grocery store or use paypal.

The problem with manual tugging is that you can only do it for so long and it doesn't show results as fast as the tugger.