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A 16-year-old male asked:

I got circumcised 10 days a go,(i never had any pain/discomfort after the surgery) when may i return to masterbation and/sex? the stitches are healing

1 doctor answer2 doctors weighed in
Dr. Wayne Ingram
Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology
Ask your surgeon: Your surgeon will know the complete extent of your healing from re-examination or past relevant surgical experience. Ask him or her your question.
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Last updated Jan 15, 2017

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