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Am I Normal: Penis

Dr Dawn Harper discusses what is and isn’t normal when it comes to penis size and shape. It’s frequently the number 1 concern for guys when they are growing up, but with the help of a mens hockey team, Dr Dawn answers the most common concerns on everything from wet dreams, to troublesome erections and gets the opinions of the cast of Hollyoaks.

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Hi i had a bad infection a few years ago on my foreskin and had to be circumsised as a result. i am now looking to try restoring it as i have heard sex is more sensitive. do you know anywhere i can get this done.

Posted on 12 Mar 2010 22:37 by john
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yer lads i have the same but what ever you do dont pick at them or try and burst them they will only get worse i dont know if you can get ride of them and the doc always says to me its normal but i dont think so because ive spoke to some mates and they dont have them so ill keep trying to find out iam sure i seen somthing about having them laserd off but not sure and the name for them is Fordyces spots i think

Posted on 12 Mar 2010 22:29 by ben
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My boyfriend had two spots on his scrotum one spot on each ball! They are not sore and has had them just over two years! Any ideas what they are? Anything to put on them?

Posted on 12 Mar 2010 22:11 by sam
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hi i have a penis condition that wont let me have an erection should i chop my penis off?

Posted on 12 Mar 2010 22:00 by john
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hi on my head there are what looks like air bubbles on them. they dont hurt or anything. do i get them checked out or just ignore them? if it helps they are just above the slit.

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hi im going to turn 16 in 4 days and i just wanted to know. my penis is 16 centimetres long is my penis the right size to small or too big? and also how much more will it grow.

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hi, i am 16 years old and i have lumps on the bottom of my shaft on my penis and i think there goin up the shaft i dont know...can anyone help???

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i have little red pimples on my foreskin just under my bellend whitch are rissen but they only show up really bad after i have had sex

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hi, im 16 and in the genital area everything is functioning properly, but the only problem is i can't retract the foreskin (ahhhh) can you help me please?

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Search for Phimosis. It can be treated with a quick circumcision or a course of excercises to stretch it back to normal. This is all dependent on the severity. I had this until I reached 18 (now 21) I needed a circumcision but I'm so glad now. It looked completely normal only 4 weeks after the circumcision! it's nothing to be embarrassed about mate. Just get it checked out at your GP. It will be kept confidential (between you and you doctor) unless of course you would like your parents to know. I Hope this helped mate.

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I have various problems , spots on the shaft of my penis warts on the end of my foreskin and i am unable to retract my foreskin when i am erect , can anyone helpp or give advice?

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