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A 18-year-old male asked:
I'm a 17 year old uncircumcised male. i always wash my penis regularly. and also i do masturbate regularly. i pull back my foreskin and just let the shower water run over it without touching it. but it doesnt seem to clean enough and has odour rarely?
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Dr. James Fergusonanswered
Pediatrics 46 years experience
Basics: The glans (top) of the penis & the coverings are supplied with glands that create a lubricating material called smegma. You will need to add soap to the process to remove accumulated material that may or may not be visible or the residual will feed germs & create an odor.
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