When it comes to dicks, there’s endless variations. But one major distinguishing feature is whether you are “cut” or “uncut” – does your dick still have its foreskin?

Most of us don’t have any choice in whether we’re cut or uncut – it’s a decision made for us as infants, generally guided by religious practices. Some of us experience tightness of the foreskin as we grow and so may opt for surgery as adults.

We understandably think about our dicks a lot, and you might find yourself wondering if you could stretch your foreskin, or even try and restore it.

Let’s take a look at the options.

What is a foreskin?

The foreskin – also known as the prepuce – is the skin that covers the head of the dick.

It’s a feature that’s not unique to humans and its purpose is pretty clear – when the dick is flaccid, the foreskin acts as a protective sheath, when the dick is hard then the foreskin slides smoothly back to maximise stimulation and facilitate penetration.

The geography of circumcision

Apart from a very small number of instances, there’s no medical reason to remove a foreskin. However, long-standing religious cultural and practices have resulted in circumcision being relatively common.

For example, both Judaism and Islam require their followers to be circumcised – that covers a big proportion of the men of the world.

Cultural norms can also be a factor. For example, pretty much all guys are circumcised in the United States – partly on religious grounds but often just because everyone does it. South Korea is another anomaly – there’s no religious requirement at play but pretty much everyone gets circumcised.

However, a quick survey of a gay sauna or bathhouse in Europe – you may need to rely on touch if you’re in the sauna’s darkroom – will confirm that in many countries most guys will be uncut.

There’s no hierarchy of penis. All dicks are cool. It’s just interesting to reflect on why some guys have a cut penis and some guys still have their foreskin intact.

Different strokes?

While all dicks are equal that doesn’t mean that all dicks are the same. 

Guys will often use the bio fields on their hook-up app to let you know what their dick looks like. Whether they’re cut or uncut isn’t going to make them more or less sexually attractive but it gives you a heads-up on what’s going to feel good for him.

For example, a circumcised cock is going to require more lube.

If you’re stroking his cock – the strokes that you use on an uncut cock aren’t necessarily going to work as well on a circumcised cock.

If you’ve promised him an epic gay blowjob, the sensitivity of a circumcised cock is going to differ from an uncut cock – you’re going to need to adapt your technique to maximise his pleasure.

These variations are all fun to explore together. If you can effectively communicate, it deepens your sexual connection if you can teach each other about your bodies and what feels good.

If you’re actively listening while working together to build the sexual energy, you’ll soon be rewarded with a hot gay cumshot.

Why would anyone want to stretch their foreskin?

There’s a range of reasons why foreskin stretching might be on your mind.

The most obvious one is that an uncut guy might have a foreskin that is too tight and causing him discomfort – it’s not sliding back smoothly as his dick becomes hard. The medical term for this is phimosis. Studies indicate that the risk of phimosis is very low – approximately 3.4% of uncircumcised men, and only the most extreme cases require surgery. Even if surgery is recommended, the foreskin doesn’t have to be completely removed – in many cases, targeted incisions can help to reduce the tightness.

In mild cases of phimosis, manually stretching the foreskin may be sufficient to resolve the issue. 

If you’ve got a tight foreskin, it’s worth seeing a doctor about it. Some guys try and work around it – for example, by sticking to non-penetrative gay sex acts – but the solution might be relatively straightforward. Circumcision is not the only option.

Even if you’re uncircumcised and your foreskin is sliding back and forth smoothly, you may be interested in getting a bit more coverage over your cock-head. Not all foreskins are the same – some guys have a really generous foreskin, others may have a foreskin that leaves the head of their penis exposed even when flaccid. Stretching your foreskin may be something you want to explore if you’d like your foreskin to have a bit of extra heft.

The most difficult challenge is those guys that have been circumcised but are seeking to “restore” their foreskin. This is possible but difficult. Restoration is the extreme end of foreskin stretching.

How can I stretch my foreskin?

There are foreskin stretchers on the market, or you can explore manual techniques.

Manual stretching

The simplest way to tackle it is to add it to your repertoire as a solo masturbation technique. It’s not exactly going to give you the same level of pleasure as a gay gooning session, but while you’re jerking off spend some time really focusing on pulling your foreskin forward and stretching it in every direction. This can be tricky to do if you’ve got a lot of lube on your cock, so it’s a good idea to do some stretching before you start stroking. 

Another good opportunity is in the shower or the bath – just spending some time pulling your foreskin forward with intention. This shouldn’t hurt – if you’re feeling any pain then you’re either pulling too hard or you need to see a doctor. The objective is just to consistently extend your foreskin to its limits.

In the same way that doing Kegels won’t turn you into a power-bottom overnight, manually stretching your foreskin takes time and patience before you see any results. You’re boosting the flexibility of the skin that forms your foreskin – keeping it active and stimulated is the goal.

There are steroid creams that may help to rejuvenate your skin as you stretch it. These are generally only available on prescription from a doctor.

Foreskin stretchers

There’s not a lot of science behind the foreskin stretchers on the market, and they use a varying degree of equipment and techniques to gradually loosen and pull your foreskin forward.

Getting advice from online forums is a good starting point if you’re thinking about buying a foreskin stretcher, but you’re also going to need to be prepared for some trial and error to find a device that you’re able to use comfortably and that delivers some results.

Don’t try and push your body too hard. If you’re feeling pain or significant discomfort, go and see a doctor.