Can Phimosis cause impotence?

no it can't. it may make the erection uncomfortable though i would think. I would be best to see a doctor to get it treated though. If you can't clean underneath the foreskin it may get a bit smelly. I wash under mine each day and don't have a problem. Just make sure the doctor give options more than just circumcision. i mean you wouldn't remove a toe just because an in grown toenail would you.

Not necessarily, but it should be noted that phimosis isn't too difficult to cure (without surgery). =) If you know someone with phimosis, give him this link:
http://circresearch.googlepages.com/tigh...

If you guys are new to sex, he may just be a little too excited or a little nervous, which will cause 'it' to go down.

Definately not - phimosis affects the integumentary system (i.e. skin) - not the reproductory system.

It can be uncomfortable and impede your 'performance' in the bedroom, but certainly doesn't lead to becoming impotent.

It's not so much a case of Phimosis 'causing' impotence as the fact that Phimosis makes any kind of sexual activity really painful.!!!

If this is your boyfriend who is affected then there are 2 ways to solve the problem.

Go and see a UROLOGIST.
He will EITHER . . . .

1) Give him creams and stretching exercises to perform. This works sometimes but the effects don't always last forever.

2) Recommend him for a circumcision. This is not painful and he will be back 'fully functional' after 3-4 weeks. This will solve the problem 100%.

I don't think so. In the worst cases, phimosis can be 'cured' by means of circumcizion, but this should be a last resort!

Why are you guys so afraid of circumcision?