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Im a man and have noticed that my nipples stay hard no mater what and have been that way for many many years im 31 what is the cause of this?

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Dr. Laura Anissian answered

Normal: This can be quite normal, not to worry.

Dr Willson and another doctor agreed

Answered 8/2/2015

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