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How to reduce sensitivity of glans of penis ?

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Dr. James Lin answered

Here are...: Gentle palpation / massage on glans penis so to make it used to tough; timely apply topical naesthetic cream, about 1-20 minutes before action; or try / add SSRI 4 hours before coitus (on demand). More detail? See and talk with a urologist.

Answered 7/22/2016

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