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  5. I've been noticing that every 34 days or so, this white substance appears under my foreskin, just below the head of my penis. It smells pretty strong, and I have to clean it regularly. I usually just use water to wash it off. I'm a bit worriedcould this be some kind of infection? Is it something harmful to my penis? What should I do about it?

I've been noticing that every 34 days or so, this white substance appears under my foreskin, just below the head of my penis. It smells pretty strong, and I have to clean it regularly. I usually just use water to wash it off. I'm a bit worriedcould this be some kind of infection? Is it something harmful to my penis? What should I do about it?

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I've been noticing that every 34 days or so, this white substance appears under my foreskin, just below the head of my penis. It smells pretty strong, and I have to clean it regularly. I usually just use water to wash it off. I'm a bit worriedcould this be some kind of infection? Is it something harmful to my penis? What should I do about it?

it is Urinary track infection take antibiotic

Last updated on 20 Feb 2025

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