• Male
• 21 Years
• 22/01/2025

Is it safe to use moisturizing cream on my penis while masturbating? Could it cause any harm?

Answered by 1 Apollo Doctors

Dr Dhankecha Dineshbhai

General Practitioner

• MBBS
• 6+ Yrs

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Not advised.

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