I Peeled Back My Foreskin and The Head Is Way Too Sensitive. Will This Change?
Published: June 09, 2021 · Last reviewed on this site: 2026-10-30
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The question
Dear TeenHealthFX,
I have an uncircumcised penis, I recently peeled back my foreskin for the first time and the head is way too sensitive and unusable for sex, will this change?
Signed: TeenHealthFX
The answer
Unfortunately, TeenHealthFX cannot diagnose over the internet. We strongly recommend seeing a doctor to get checked out and to make sure there is nothing serious going on. If you need help finding a doctor and live in northern New Jersey, you can call the [Adolescent/Young Adult Center for Health at 973-971-5199 for an appointment with an adolescent medicine specialist.