it's been 9 days since my circumcision and the glans sensitivity is really bothering me i've been using a handkerchief under my underwear to reduce the sensation how long will this last and is there anything i can take to help with the sensitivity

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The exposed head of your penis (glans) will feel sensitive for the first two weeks; however, this will soon settle. After you have recovered from surgery, you can engage in sex as you did before.1

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Answered 14/08/2025

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