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A member asked:

Can i wash my glans penis with soap water and put oil in it ?

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Dr. Jovita Anyanwu answered

Yes: It is important to wash with soap and water .Keep clean and dry.

Answered 8/9/2013

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I'm,19 uncircumcised penis I have white spot under my foreskin when I googled it said smegma so to treat it should I wash with soap and warm water until it is cured or Visit doctor?

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If you ejaculate, take a shower and wash it all off, then a couple minutes later urinate then wash the penis with soap and a towel but no water, are you clean of any semen or sperm? I am very paranoid sorry?

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