Pulled back — living with a bare head

General Category => General Discussion => Topic started by: urahara1 on 2020-12-22 20:09:39

Title: Balanitis
Post by: urahara1 on 2020-12-22 20:09:39
Hi guys, I'm 30 and have been suffering from balanitis for quite some time and my doctor has recommended circumcision, but I don't want to go through with it and believe pulling back might be the key.

That said, in the following thread by soundsgreat87 there is a post labeled "The homemade cockring method." - where making a custom silicone ring is discussed by someone who has the similar condition as me. Can you please share where to buy this silicone sheet? I looked up on Amazon, but couldn't find anything: https://pulledback.org/index.php?PHPSESSID=6kh9tak3mre1umheruof60njs1&topic=18.0
Title: Re: Balanitis
Post by: Johnscot on 2020-12-22 22:41:23
This is what I've made mine out of

https://tinyurl.com/ybed7hus (https://tinyurl.com/ybed7hus)

Title: Re: Balanitis
Post by: urahara1 on 2020-12-23 01:02:52
Thanks for sharing. Does the silicone have to be phthalate free?
Title: Re: Balanitis
Post by: Johnscot on 2020-12-25 22:20:50
Sorry, no idea
Title: Re: Balanitis
Post by: retreactor on 2020-12-25 23:03:39
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Thanks for sharing. Does the silicone have to be phthalate free?

Doesn't make a big difference for this purpose.
Title: Re: Balanitis
Post by: urahara1 on 2021-01-04 05:12:07
Hey guys, would these work?

https://www.amazon.com/Silicone-6x6-inch-Temperature-Microwave-Protection/dp/B07PVZQK28/ref=sr_1_2?dchild=1&keywords=Food+Grade+Silicone+Rubber+Sheet+6x6-inch&qid=1609736055&sr=8-2
Title: Re: Balanitis
Post by: Will on 2021-01-08 20:34:37
Definitely give retraction a good go!
Will
Title: Re: Balanitis
Post by: cavalier on 2021-01-09 21:38:34
Hi guys, I'm 30 and have been suffering from balanitis for quite some time and my doctor has recommended circumcision, but I don't want to go through with it and believe pulling back might be the key.

That said, in the following thread by soundsgreat87 there is a post labeled "The homemade cockring method." - where making a custom silicone ring is discussed by someone who has the similar condition as me. Can you please share where to buy this silicone sheet? I looked up on Amazon, but couldn't find anything: https://pulledback.org/index.php?PHPSESSID=6kh9tak3mre1umheruof60njs1&topic=18.0

I started retracting because I had balanitis. I used the spoon method, it worked fine for me and I have never looked back.
Title: Re: Balanitis
Post by: urahara1 on 2021-01-12 04:45:34
Hi Cavalier, thanks for the input. It's really good to hear from someone with the same issue. I've had Balanitis for years and my doctors are telling me to get circumcision, but I'm not so sure about the surgery. The thing is my Balanitis is under the foreskin, a little below the head. I recently tried the silicone rings and although the glans were exposed the foreskin was still covering the affected area. So, I think I need retract the skin further back. Any ideas how I could do this?

In your case does Balanitis only affect the head of the penis? What do you think would be the best method for my case?
Title: Re: Balanitis
Post by: cavalier on 2021-01-13 20:37:33
Hi Cavalier, thanks for the input. It's really good to hear from someone with the same issue. I've had Balanitis for years and my doctors are telling me to get circumcision, but I'm not so sure about the surgery. The thing is my Balanitis is under the foreskin, a little below the head. I recently tried the silicone rings and although the glans were exposed the foreskin was still covering the affected area. So, I think I need retract the skin further back. Any ideas how I could do this?

In your case does Balanitis only affect the head of the penis? What do you think would be the best method for my case?

I can't really comment on a circumcision, I am not a doctor. All I can say is that pulling back worked great for me but balanitus only affected the head. It seems that you might need to pull the foreskin well away from the glans to stretch it out so you might want to try taping or the method where you place a ring further down the shaft and pull the foreskin down through it. There are some examples in the skinning back methods page here: https://pulledback.org/index.php?action=gallery;cat=4
Title: Re: Balanitis
Post by: urahara1 on 2021-01-14 04:58:24
Thanks, will try the skinning back method.
Title: Re: Balanitis
Post by: headytimes on 2021-01-14 05:04:21
Same here, permanent retraction. Totally cured my balantitis
Title: Re: Balanitis
Post by: urahara1 on 2021-01-14 05:39:17
Hey headytimes, that's awesome to hear. What method did you use?
Title: Re: Balanitis
Post by: nitro_burner on 2021-01-14 20:19:01
The best thing I have ever used if I get balatitis is a 7 or 10 day yeast infection kit.  The 3 day is too powerful and hurts. The 7 or 10 day does not at all. It’s cooling and it relieves the itch.  I have a tube sitting around just because I get it randomly since it hasn’t gone bad and it only takes a couple of coats a couple times a day if it persists.  I know it sounds weird but trust me. Any itching or raw feeling from the condition, this helps me every time. I clean daily, but sometimes my head or foreskin around the base of the head gets irritated from soap or whatever else.  I hope you find something that works for you. 
Title: Re: Balanitis
Post by: JohnnyLegend2021 on 2021-01-14 23:43:16
What brand of cream? Also did you try pulling back to cure balanitis?
Title: Re: Balanitis
Post by: nitro_burner on 2021-01-15 22:07:12
What brand of cream? Also did you try pulling back to cure balanitis?

it didn't matter the brand, just 7-10 day women's yeast infection cream.  i think last time I just got the Walmart "equate" brand or something.  I've tried a couple. the tubes last forever.
Title: Re: Balanitis
Post by: headytimes on 2021-01-29 20:38:12
Hey headytimes, that's awesome to hear. What method did you use?

No real method I was lucky in that I could just pull back and generally it would stay there. First couple of weeks were tough and I did peel a couple of times but over time it got easier and cured the balantitis
Title: Re: Balanitis
Post by: ThePiemel on 2021-02-01 21:37:04
Ballinitis is an infection of the glans. There are two types. Alien bacteria or normal bacteria. Only the first might be scary. The second is due to an instability in the skin. All skin contains bacteria and fungi. They eat each other. And together protect your skin and body. When the balance is gone, one or the other may grow too populous. Alcohol can tip the balance. Or body oil containing alcohol. The same can happen with hands, when you use too much alcohol gel. You get white spots. It is the alcohol that kills the healthy bacteria and thus the healthy funghi take over. Stress can cause skin instability as well. Or a flue or a cold.
A doctor who suggests cutting away foreskin just wants to get rid of you. It is the easy way out for him or her. Your penis will remain functional in every sense. But the sense they cut will never grow back. Which is not the doctors' problem because it still works, doesn't it.
Title: Re: Balanitis
Post by: Will on 2021-02-03 11:07:05
Hi again...it has been mentioned elsewhere...but it may be worth trying a really good quality Coconut oil...I used an MCT oil, plus retraction...it worked for me pretty quickly after months of creams that only gave temporary relief. Just an idea.
Title: Re: Balanitis
Post by: Asaviour on 2021-02-08 10:21:42
Thought I would chip in here as I had the same problem a few months ago. Reoccurring balanitis and it was a nightmare!

I'm happy to report spending time being "pulled back" is really what kicked it to the curb as well as drying the head of my penis after showering (I'm 39 and only just discovered this was a thing! Why did nobody tell me this was a thing growing up)

Initially I thought my head was drying out but using coconut oil seemed to make the problem worse, then I realised that it was to do with the excess moisture causing more problems so decided to dry it out and go pulled back for a week. Night and day difference and no more redness / uncomfortable feeling.

I also used a product called "topcock" I was a bit skeptical but seemed to work in keeping my lower regions fresh (I only used it on the head of my penis after drying and after shower)

Anyway, hope that gives you some confidence that you can beat this without circumcising. I regularly go pulled back now 👍