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Can an ingrown hair on penis bleed during sex?

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Dr. Dennis Higginbotham answered

Specializes in American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology

Sure: If it becomes irritated or disturbed as a result of sex it could bleed.

Dr Krick agreed

Answered 12/23/2013

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