u/Fair-Panda-4027

Hey,

I’m 21M and have had tight foreskin since childhood. I think it might be pinhole phimosis — the opening is very small (can’t insert finger, maybe earbud size).

No pain during urination or masturbation

But I do get ballooning while peeing

Can’t retract at all

I want to avoid circumcision and keep my foreskin.

Is stretching (targeting the tight ring) still effective at this stage?

Also, is it safe to try methods like cotton buds, or should I stick to external stretching only for now?

Would appreciate advice from anyone with similar experience 🙏