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Can I get Laser Hair Removal on the shaft of my penis?

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slqkjdJan 20, 2017

I am 20 years old and I have hair growing on my shaft and I have been wondering if I could have laser hair removal on the shaft safely even if the skin is sensitive I have read people saying they got laser hair removal on their sack so is it possible ? thanks

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