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I havent masturbated in two weeks because i have molluscum on my penis. will my penis shrink because of lack of erections? im 21 years old

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Dr. James Ferguson answered

No: It does not require self sex to retain its potential size when erect.

Answered 3/21/2018

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A member asked:

I havent masturbated in two weeks because i have molluscum on my penis. will my penis shrink because of lack of erections? im 21 years old

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. James Ferguson answered

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