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A member asked:

Is it safe to use water based lubricant as a moisturizer for your penis? would it be safe to leave on throughout the day?

2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Yes: Yes this is okay. It would only be a problem if you were allergic to a component in the moisturizer.

Answered 12/27/2012

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Yes: It is safe, but why do you feel the need for constant moisturization?

Dr Jackson agreed

Answered 12/28/2012

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Can i apply normal moisturizer cream which is used for normal body parts , for the penis while i'm masturbating or is there any problm if I do ?

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The head of my penis appears dry and has a few areas that looks like it had been peeling. I use moisturizer and have been abstaining. Any ideas?

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What moisturizer can I use that wont clog pores on my penis? I know oils can clog pores I have a lot of sebaceous prominence/cysts, so want to be careful and not make anything worse?

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A member asked:

Is there anything I can apply to my penis to moisturizer it? Sometimes it feels dry when I do a self exam. Please and thank you

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I was wondering if using cerave moisturizer cream around the head of my penis is okay and will not harm me, an help with phimosis?

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