It s possible to tear the piece of skin that joins your foreskin to your penis. The medical name for this skin is the frenulum, but it s also commonly known as the banjo string . This piece of skin is sometimes particularly tight and can become torn, usually during sexual intercourse. The primary symptom of a torn frenulum is pain, which is most severe when partaking in activities that put pressure on the area, such as sexual intercourse. There may be bleeding from the area immediately after the incident, resulting from the tear in the skin. There is no treatment specifically indicated for a torn frenulum, as the tissue will usually heal itself spontaneously over time. Some men find that the tear will not heal itself again naturally and it frequently becomes torn again in the same place. In this circumstance, a surgical procedure called a frenuloplasty may be indicated, which helps to increase the length of the frenulum and reduce the risk of tearing.