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Soreness in penis post-masturbation. ?

A doctor has provided 1 answer
Dr. Ajay Acharya answered

Go gentle: Try other means, go gentle, reduce frequency, slow down......

Dr Munshower and another doctor agreed

Answered 6/16/2018

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