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My husband has an ingrown hair on his penis, will it hurt him or me if we have unprotected sex?

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Dr. Jie Xu answered

Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology

Ingrown hair: If it really is an ingrown hair, then no. However, unprotected sex can lead to unintended pregnancy. Best wishes!

Dr Alves agreed

Answered 8/18/2017

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