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Should you wash your penis after cumming before having sex again?

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Dr. Lane Childs answered

Specializes in Urology

Sure: Most people would say yes because again for most men it is a matter of hours to days between these events.

Dr Parvez agreed

Answered 5/22/2015

4.6k views

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