• Pelicanen@sopuli.xyz
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    11 months ago

    Men have a similar, although not as sensitive, environment under their foreskin as women do, so it’s not just the urethra that is the issue. That being said, the consequences of that are usually limited to itchiness and a smell, and not a full-blown infection.

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      11 months ago

      Yeah, I call bullshit on this. Not washing under your foreskin is how you get an infection, not washing there too much.

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        11 months ago

        You should wash under there with lukewarm water or, if you absolutely feel the need to, gentle soap that is specifically made for cleaning your privates. Doing it with regular soap can cause issues.

        Source: Have foreskin, washed with soap, talked with doctor.