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What Is Smegma ?

What is smegma? is it normal to have it?
Mon, 16 Jan 2012
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smegma is a normall secretion around the penis. It is oily in nature. It has to be cleaned regularly otherwise bacteria grow on it. Seen in uncircumscribed men. It is normal but keep the area clean.
Take care
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What Is Smegma ?

Hi smegma is a normall secretion around the penis. It is oily in nature. It has to be cleaned regularly otherwise bacteria grow on it. Seen in uncircumscribed men. It is normal but keep the area clean. Take care