1.) DS (3) has begun not just tugging at his penis, but pulling back on the foreskin, even revealing opening hole(sorry not sure technical term). I've asked him to stop because it looks painful (telling him he could hurt it if he does it like that, but not telling him to stop playing with himself altogether)! I said something to my circ'd DH and all he could think is that if it hurt, DS wouldn't keep doing it. But my thought is curiosity could take over nerve endings (since he's usually watching the penis as he pulls back, then releases). Something to worry about, like prematurely retracting foreskin?
2.) As of lately, DS's penis tip is almost always red. Sometimes he says it hurts and so I put lanolin on it. Is this just irritation since he hasn't been using diapers (though cotton cloth) as much, only at night and nap. But I figure it would bother him more when wearing diapers full time vs. part time since he's getting breaks.
Thank you!
2.) As of lately, DS's penis tip is almost always red. Sometimes he says it hurts and so I put lanolin on it. Is this just irritation since he hasn't been using diapers (though cotton cloth) as much, only at night and nap. But I figure it would bother him more when wearing diapers full time vs. part time since he's getting breaks.
Thank you!
Your son won't take it too far. This play is part of what helps separation and retraction along.
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I have no idea how common male yeast infections are, but it may be something to consider if other symptoms are present). That's all I have for you, sorry.
: this is a very common time for self-exploration. Just remind him to be gentle and don't offer too much naked time until the irritation goes away. If he has some soreness from exploring himself, constant retracting will just irritate it more. Here is a helpful thread:
