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Unable to clean smegma. it is very sticky and glans below foreskin is very sensitive. how to clean it easily ?
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Cetaphil cleanser: Use Cetaphil Gentle Skin Cleanser on a washcloth. It is very mild.
Answered 3/17/2016
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