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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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Winkle12 in reply to Gnikow

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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