16 months after circumcision: does glans sensitivity ever fully go away?
Hi everyone!
I have a question about glans sensitivity/hypersensitivity after circumcision.
I was circumcised in March 2025, so it's been about 16 months. I still have some sensitivity. I wouldn't call it pain, it's more like discomfort if something rubs against the glans too roughly. For example, I still flinch if a rough towel accidentally brushes against it.
The good news is that sex and masturbation have improved a lot. I can rub the glans with plenty of lube without any issues, and oral sex feels great now.
My question is: can this still improve after 16 months, or is this probably my new normal?
In everyday life I'm doing fine. I wear snug underwear without any problems, but if I wear loose underwear for several hours, the constant rubbing eventually becomes uncomfortable.
Sometimes I see posts here from people saying that after just a few weeks their glans feels completely normal, almost like regular skin, and I can't help but compare my experience.
I'm not complaining, though. My circumcision was done because of chronic balanitis, and that problem is completely gone. Overall, my quality of life is much better, and I definitely don't regret the surgery. I'm just curious about the long-term sensitivity and whether anyone else has had a similar experience.
Thanks for reading! I'd really appreciate hearing from anyone who has gone through something similar.