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A member asked:
I am 19 now and only recently found out that the foreskin can be retracted is it too late to try to pull it back during my shower? is it necessary to?
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Yes: to keep clean , and prevent getting infected fore skin ( belanitis ) You may have phimosis as the external opening contracted ( phimosis ) and not allowing skin to retract See you doctor some time need circumcision
Answered 5/30/2015
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