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Dear sir/mam, I am a 46 years old unmarried guy. I usually clean the glans after retracting the foreskin with soap. I heard some people say not to use soap. What can I use instead of soap to clean.
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Plain running water is enough.
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Hello- Soap dries the internal skin of the foreskin thus promoting dry cracks in future, so it is not advisable to use it. Wash the area gently with simple tap water twice daily, and if possible apply any natural lubrication or moisturizer after drying it. It is the best possible way to maintain your foreskin hygiene.
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