I've been really worried about something and could use some advice. During my teenage years, I used to dry masturbate a lot and often used soap as a lubricant since it was always available in the bathroom. Now, the skin on the head of my penis has become extremely dry. I haven't had any intercourse, but I constantly have to apply coconut oil and Vaseline several times a day to avoid it getting too dry. Also, I've noticed that I need to wait a bit before I can start peeing. Is there anything I can do to fully get rid of this issue?

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Dr Ibrahim Salah

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