Expert: Allison - 4/28/2009

Question
Hi,

I am uncircumcised 17 year old and about to have sex with my girlfriend for the first time. I have done research on this, but I am still really unsure if I have to pull my foreskin back all the way before putting on the condom. I don't know if I have to pull it back, all the way, just a little, or not at all. Please help.

Dan

Answer
Hi Dan,

If you are not circumcised it is best to pull the foreskin all the way back before putting on the condom. This is because to allow for free movement of the foreskin during sex and could enhance pleasurable feelings. When you are ready to put on the condom unroll the condom toward the base of your penis. After the condom is on (remember to pinch gently that reservoir at the tip to remove any air), push the foreskin back toward the tip of your penis, while holding onto the base of the condom to keep it in place. Pulling the foreskin back or not does not increase the possibility of condom breakage, as long as the condom is put on correctly.

Regards,
Allison