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A member asked:

Doctor told me i had an allergic reaction to gold bond powder on my penis. i was given an oral steroid today. how long should i wait to have sex?

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Dr. John Chiu answered

After healing: You should wait until after the skin has completely healed before having sex again.

Answered 12/12/2020

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