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Foreskin retraction

2017-11-14 04:20:42
Hi I am a uncircumcised 20 years old boy. Can I pull back my foreskin every time... Is it good or bad?
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Yes. You should retract your foreskin daily while bathing... Some secretions get collected underneath called as smegma. You should clean it ...

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