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How long is it advised before sexual activity resumes? Circumcision was 8 days ago, healing ok but think some stitches have cracked at both sides near base. Several large woodies I'm afraid!!!! Should have done this earlier in life!

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Gnikow

Hey I’m also day 8 post op. I think I have the same issue as you, where the stitches seem to be damaged / deformed..

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Will go to my GP on Monday. Planning on taking it easy over wend. Have kept it clean and well dressed but jeez the sensitivity keeps me in a state of arousal, takes some concentration!

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Cipher9

4 weeks minimum

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Ryanr

Yeah as stated 4 weeks minimum you can try at 4 weeks but I wouldn’t count on it

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jaglad

I was advised six weeks and waited in desperation for every one of them. Was too scared to try earlier, but it was worth the wait !

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