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If my bf had balantinis (infection) could i have it?

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Dr. Paul Sucgang answered

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It Depends on cause: Balanitis is an inflammation of the tip of the penis. Inflammation has many possible causes, including irritation by environmental substances, physical trauma, and infection by a wide variety of pathogens, including bacteria, virus, sexually transmitted diseases, or fungus—each of which require a particular treatment

Answered 3/22/2020

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A member asked:

If my bf had balantinis (infection) could i have it?

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Dr. Paul Sucgang answered

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