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Is cold water in the shower without soap enough to get rid of the smell of semen on the body ? also get rid of it all?

Q: is cold water in the shower without soap enough to get rid of the smell of semen on the body ? also get rid of it all?

: Depend on if you wash the smelly spot and how good the smeller is. Your dog might think it is still there.

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Dr. Clarence Grim answered

Specializes in Endocrinology

Depend on if you wash the smelly spot and how good the smeller is. Your dog might think it is still there.

Answered 3/12/2023

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Dr. Birendra Tandan answered

Yes if thoro and for a good duration

Answered 3/13/2023

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A member asked:

Is cold water in the shower without soap enough to get rid of the smell of semen on the body ? also get rid of it all?

2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Clarence Grim answered

Dr. Birendra Tandan answered

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