Tight Foreskin (Phimosis and Paraphimosis)

Phimosis and paraphimosis are conditions that sound very similar but have very different treatment requirements.
Phimosis is the medical term for a foreskin that is too tight to be pulled back. It usually isn’t something to worry about unless it is causing you pain or difficulty while urinating or having sex.

Paraphimosis is when a tight foreskin is pulled behind the head of the penis and can then not be moved forward. Paraphimosis can be a serious condition that requires urgent medical attention.