Thread: Impact of male circumcision on the female-to-male transmission of HIV
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Old 30-07-2005, 20:43
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After circumcision, the now more exposed penis glans is roughened by its contact with fabric. A layer of protective tissue builds up, and it is this that acts as a barrier to the virus. However, its not 100% protection, so always rubber up.
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