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Is it okay, if i wash my penis head only with warm water & not using any soap! upto now i used to wash daily with soap, but when head is exposed to air it is turning dry like whitish. does using less soap/no soap solves it? is warm water enough?im19?

Q: is it okay, if i wash my penis head only with warm water & not using any soap! upto now i used to wash daily with soap, but when head is exposed to air it is turning dry like whitish. does using less soap/no soap solves it? is warm water enough?im19?

: I suggest using a gentle soap with water to wash your penis because this can help neutralize many types of bacteria and viruses which can cause infections. Water alone is not effective. I wish you well with your health!

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I suggest using a gentle soap with water to wash your penis because this can help neutralize many types of bacteria and viruses which can cause infections. Water alone is not effective. I wish you well with your health!

Answered 7/16/2021

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A member asked:

Is it okay, if i wash my penis head only with warm water & not using any soap! upto now i used to wash daily with soap, but when head is exposed to air it is turning dry like whitish. does using less soap/no soap solves it? is warm water enough?im19?

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