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A member asked:

M 16 a virgin i use to engage in masterbation from time to time but what happened was my penis got cut after it healed it became very dry and ashy?

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Get seen: You're doing good. All guys enjoy their bodies like you do, and you should be proud of it as it has made it possible to save the best for marriage. You may have a fungus infection. It happens to many of us. Keep up the good work.

Answered 2/5/2017

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