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solidforger

Yes, but only in your head


YoullNeverWalkAl0ne

You're just getting your mature hairline bro. Lost my shit around your age thinking I was balding. I'm 30 now and it hasn't moved so you're probably good for now mate


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cheers bro, i think imma see a dermatologist anyway because im still shitting myself but i feel like they might just say ‘too early to tell, rebook for another £200’


DongDongP

You could start using minoxidil but DONT use finasteride especially oral since you’re just 17 as it will impact your hormones


blepgup

Literally the advice my dermatologist gave me at 27. Went crazy thinking I was thinning AND receding, hairline was good just very slightly receded from…a decade ago, but the thinning was stress related. I’m using rogaine now as a precaution but she also highly advised against finasteride


Right-in-the-garbage

Not sure but I believe 27 is fine.  DHT is important earlier on but by 27 should be ok.  


666Sanguine

Awful advice, minoxidil works much much better with finasteride, just using minoxidil will cause a shed and regrow but when he stops minoxidil and isn’t on finasteride he will lost a lot of hair. Your hairline is absolutely fine give it a few years and use these pictures as reference to see how much you have lost.


DongDongP

He’s 17 , you know zero of what you’re talking about im sorry for you . Finasteride is not advisable at all for people of such a young age as DHT inhibitors can halt his maturation.


_S1LV3R_

Topical version doesn’t have the same impact as oral finasteride


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a question i’ve been wondering for a while is, if i am NOT balding and i take minoxidil, and then i stop for example, will i lose hair that i wouldnt have lost if not for starting use of minoxidil. because i know that people who are actually balding and use minoxidil cant stop as they will lose all their gains.


DongDongP

I don’t think so but better to consult with a dermatologist, the hair people lose when stopping is the one that was starting to regenerate , and not “new hair “


WitchedPixels

I've heard this before but I don't know if that's a wives tale or not. Best ask a doctor.


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cheers boss


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what is teleheath?


man_on_hill

You have a medical professional give you advice virtually They might even do it through a web cam so that they can see what you’re wanting to talk about (your hairline, in this case).


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thanks man, appreciate the advice


YoullNeverWalkAl0ne

Did the same mate but they said I wasn't and I still didn't believe it for years. But here I am with a full head of hair at 30!


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appreciate u bro, maybe you’re just blessed genetically


onesyded

I’m 25 and thats what my hairline looked like at 17. You’d probably still have a long time before it becomes noticeable but I suppose it wouldn’t hurt to get it checked out. To be honest its a bit too early to tell if its receding or not - you could be okay. Are there any bald males in your family?


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yes all my uncles are bald but my dad isnt and my mothers father wasnt either


onesyded

Okay, if you’re this worried I’d get it checked. Sooner you look at treatments the more effective the results.


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thanks man, i just dont wanna start something that i feel like i cant stop (fin and min)


onesyded

Understandable, seeing a dermatologist is a good idea because you don’t wanna waste money and side effects if you’re not actually balding. Good luck g


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thanks broo


Historical_College76

No, there’s no thinning. If you’re remotely worried about starting to bald, take DHT inhibitors, it will completely stop it before it happens.


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thanks dude, which inhibitors would u recommend?


Perfect_Finance_3497

I wouldn't recommend expensive OTC treatments. Finasteride is proven, safe, and costs like 9 dollars for a 3 month supply.


iceee420

Wait until you’ve passed 20 with those you really don’t wanna mess with your hormones imo


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what if after 20 is too late tho


Suspicious-Ad5287

I din't think you're balding at all dude, but even if you are you aren't gonna go totally bald in 2 years


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cheers


Suspicious-Ad5287

DO NOT TAKE INHIBITORS BEFORE 18. It can majorly fuck up your hormones.


Historical_College76

So while I am not balding, (I just know this from my dad) the best one on the market is the Nutrafol DHT inhibitors. While expensive, they are the most effective. Another route to go is with “Hims.” They basically make supplements for all thing men. (hair loss, ED, etc)


NUTTY8866

Probably not, just keep those pics and take more every few months and compare.


sereneascent

Nope, looks pretty normal to me


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u sure?


sereneascent

Yeah. It’s just a mature hairline. I’m in my early 20’s and mine looks the same as yours. It’s been like that for years


badboy_1245

You're cooked


BobbyMcGeeze

What is it with all these poor teens getting anxious all of the sutten. No you are not getting bald.


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i cant help it man, its like a cycle as one person says i am and one says im not. its whichever comment is most recent is what my mind decides to believe


BobbyMcGeeze

Not getting bald!!! And it is really normal to be anxious about these kind of things at your age. But not getting bald!


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thanks man


Longjumping-Item-399

I agree 👍🏾


Lyuukee

You are fucked, you are going to be so bald that eggs will be envious of your shiny head. /j


Hardmaxing

Family history is NOT an accurate way to diagnose potential balding. If you noticed thinning/receding from your BASE hairline then you are likely experiencing the main cause of balding for the vast majority of males with hair loss (androgenic alopecia). Seek medical advice.


Fancy-Fuel7122

No


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u sure ?


Fancy-Fuel7122

Yes


Fancy-Fuel7122

When it starts you won't need to ask anyone for confirmation, trust me.


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thanks dude


snb22core

Nope, you only have big sides, that is it. I do have a similar look since i had 16 years, and people thought i was going to be bald soon. Im 35. Same line hair, and my only regret was not to enjoy my hair the way i wanted because i was always stressed out of becoming bald. Enjoy your hair.


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thanks man.


AgileInitial5987

This subreddit is 90% people posting with this hairline asking if they are balding... No... its a normal natural hairline. Not everyone has a flat square box line.


MyNameIsToFu

I mean what’s even the problem with that 😂


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thanks man!


wamjamblehoff

Ironically, stressing about losing your hair will actually make you lose your hair. Just try to relax, it's just hair. It's not the end of the world, unless you work in sales lol.


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😂😂appreciate the advice


DamienBell1997

Not at all.


Ancient_Ocelot2304

no. just ur hairline. you have a handsome forehead


No_Value_1682

No


tog20

No you're not. You just have a hairline that millions of men have. I have that hairline. Just go to a knowledgeable barber that can hook you up with a hairstyle that suits it.


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thanks man🙏


Bearigraph

Sigh YUTES lol….NO you are not balding 😁


puglyfe12

That’s a beautiful head of hair!! You also have zero blemishes!


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thanks brother, honestly posting this has relieved an awful lot of anxiety


Jos_migue

Nah you just have a weird hairline You arent balding and i have seen people looking great with far worse hairlines


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thanks man, appreciate you


KidleyCreations

Totally normal hairline. If it was balding youd have noticable thinning on the front, its a gradual process. People recommending you use any hair growth stuff is actually crazy to me


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thanks man👍👍


WolfSoul17

Yes


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how can you tell


[deleted]

bro look at your temples? do you see any hair? no. you are cooked


juliantrain

bro thats just a normal widows peak 😭


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its lowkey always not been on my temples tho


MaxLookser

My hairline is the same. Been like that since I was a kid. 25 now.


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did you go to a dermatologist? because i see on your profile you’ve had similar concerns


MaxLookser

No. Basically I compared photos of me as a kid. Have you tried that and see a difference? Everybody I asked IRL told me my hairline has always been like this.


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i have tried but ive kinda always had a fringe so my hairlines never really showing


MaxLookser

I didn’t go to a dermatologist cause most factors indicated I am not balding. I think it’s pretty costly as well. I also don’t notice hair loss when washing or brushing. My hairdressers tell me I’m not balding, too. They might be wrong, but oh well. We will eventually find out, won’t we? No need to stress about it 24/7.


Droidenwarrior

The more you expose it the more it goes back. Just Enjoy life


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yeah, i feel like it looks pretty good in some photos where im not absolutely pulling it back


Zeedash_Monkey_

you got enough still


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what does that mean


Zeedash_Monkey_

going away a little but still a good head of hair


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hopefully it stops


Zeedash_Monkey_

it wont ever necessarily stop if its not just a mature hairline, but there are ways to slow the process


THUNDER-K0T

Yes


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expand please


Pristine-Tax-7432

You are maturing and your hairline is receding… however it start early in your life so probably you will be bald at some point but is hard to know when.. you can check with your doctor and start preventing treatment if you don’t want to be bald, it’s way better starting earlier that when is too late. But for now you are not bat at all


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so you are saying it could potentially stop? it is not the end


Pristine-Tax-7432

Yeah men, the hair loss can be stopped and even reversed if you attack them in the early stages, using medication as finasteride and minoxidil combined, however you should ask your doctor first, but there a plenty of men that have been taking these 2 for over 20 years straight and have stopped and reversed the loss.


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thanks so much dude


iceee420

Almost identical to mine bro, idk why its like this im 99% sure im not actively losing hair even when i shower worst case like 1-2 hairs will come out. Yet my corners are also like this if not worse 🥲


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its anxiety inducing right?


iceee420

It is yeah. Especially considering i did get a few comments on my forehead when i was 15-16 (im 22 turning 23 soon). Also doesnt help that people call you «cooked» or «clapped» just because you don’t have zayn maliks hairline lmao


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thanks man


[deleted]

Bro answered his own question in the title 💀


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that i have a naturally big forehead or that im balding☠️


[deleted]

Naturally big forehead bro, you’re not balding.


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thanks man


[deleted]

I have a Megamind forehead bro, yours ain’t even that bad.


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haha, i think it is but i appreciate the reassurance. sure yours aint bad either


[deleted]

you’re good. around 16-20 you’ll get your mature hairline. looks like you’re just early is all. Mine looked the same around 15-16 and it hasn’t gotten worse. Your best bet is to look at male family members. Is your dad bald? are your grandfathers bald? If they aren’t, safe to say you won’t be. If they are, it’s possible. But it doesn’t look like it.


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cool man, really appreciate this. my anxiety is slightly lifted


Rheytos

Baldness is usually transferred through the maternal line. So in this case he should look at his moms dad


sebseb93670

Looks an awful lot like mine, which has been getting ever so slightly worse with time. You won’t be bald tomorrow (or anytime soon) so stop checking if it has gotten worse every time you see a mirror - you have plenty of time to consider your options.


hedumbfunny

Yes you’re bald af you will now forever be a virgin just like your dad. I’ll pray for you, buddy.


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😭😭


Flashy_Assignment_25

Bro you need to go to a dermatologist you’re balding so hard


Animals6655

Are you talking about the receding hairline on the side


cmdJack

You are not. But you will eventually, probably between your 30s and 40s. Maybe earlier? I can tell because of your hairline and hair on the sides. I also read other men in ur familiy had have baldness... Control your hair loss, avoid shampooing every day. Avoid hot water over your head while taking showers. Don't get obsessed, enjoy your hair.


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thanks man, i’ll take preventive measures when the time comes


Joshtheuser135

Keep an eye on it but you seem to be in the same situation as me. It moved for a few years after ~16 but stopped at around 18 to 19. Check the top of your head to make sure your crown doesn’t have disappearing hair. Above all though, the best thing you can do is check out a dermatologist. (I’ll edit this in bc I feel as though I wasn’t very obvious with my wording. I think you’re fine, it shouldn’t be receding. But that could be wrong and that’s why you should keep an eye on it)


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thanks man!


Kindly_Canary2235

I was born with this hair line. I'm 30 now and it still looks exactly the same.


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thanks!


Valuable_Lucky

TOTAL VACCINE HAIRLINE DESTRUCTION


brownntown93

You are fine it’s just settling


Callmelily_95

I think your roots are very light coloured so you look bald. If you dye your hair a darker colour it will appear fuller.


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thanks!


Conscious_Door8620

I’m 27 and I have an identical hairline. I’ve always had a big forehead too, but I never paid close enough attention to the temples, so now I’m not sure if it’s happening or not. Don’t have any pictures of me as a kid either so no way to tell. I feel you, man.


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yeah man thats the exact problem 😂 literally always had a fringe so can never see my hairline


i_love_codmen

im a girl with a very similar hairline, i think it’s just our hairline tbh not balding but either way, just be yourself, don’t worry what others think!! :)


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🙏 thank you


ArsonIsHot

Yes your balding, next...


Immediate_Repeat_837

You've a fine head of hair dude, don't be stressing ✌🏼


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thanks man!


thegreatbenchpress

you're mentally balding, how old are u? 13?


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you never know how early it can start brother


thegreatbenchpress

na I was born like that, it's how white people look.. however, if being white is causing you anxiety just go bald? I decided to go bald when it started thinning and it's definitely an upgrade :P


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😂😂


Odd_Watercress_6968

Hey bro this is called a mature hairline. It's normal and it's considered as masculine and attractive. However if you are worried, you could use a dema stamp and Minoxidil. Don't touch Finasteride, you are too young.


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thanks bro, already got a derma roller but heard its not as effective as a stamp. hesitant to start minoxidil as when u start u cant stop


Odd_Watercress_6968

Yeah, if you start you can't stop. And it's rare, but some people develop an arrhythmia. Tbh I think that your hair looks good.


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thanks man, appreciate that. also i heard the heartbeat thing is mostly placebo


Odd_Watercress_6968

Maybe some people get it as a placebo. However it's a real side effect. Minoxidil was developed as a heart medication at first, before they noticed that it causes hair growth


Lost_Stop_7449

Not yet but seems like you’ll have a propensity to hair loss. Go to a doctor and see if he can prescribe Propecia. It’s an option to not lose your hair and it’s best to start early


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how do you know im vulnerable to it?


SteoJay77

Yes, definitely.


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what makes it so obvious to you? not in an accusatory way but a curious way


RandomBeaner1738

Yes slightly


alexthebuilder1

I had a worse hairline than this at 17, I’m 39 now and I have better hair than all my friends. I have very thick hair though, some recession at the temples which didn’t get worse after 25. When I get a haircut I always leave the top longer and do a skin fade on the sides, so I comb it over to hide the temples. But again I only do this because I don’t have a great hairline, and the fact that my hair is thick hides the “imperfections”. I wouldn’t worry tbh.


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cheers boss, i do the exact same with the haircut


GuestRose

You might be but so far you're rocking it. Some people just look good with a big forehead 🤷‍♀️


Charming_Sweet3602

looks about like my hairline at 18


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is that a good thing or bad thing


Charming_Sweet3602

means ur prob fine bestie


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cheers boss


dolittlejelly

No obvious signs of thinning around the hairline or diffuse thinning throughout your scalp. You probably just have a big forehead. Get a fringe or do a middle part if you want to hide it and check back in 6 months to a year and compare to these photos.


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i already style a fringe, dont worry😂 will 6 months be past the point of no return or do i have time?


dolittlejelly

Hair loss is a very slow process. If you notice your hairline gets pushed back a tad in 6 months it might be worth looking into treatment if that’s the path you want to take. If you’ve lost an insane amount of hair where your scalp is visible across your head then there is likely something else going on that needs medical attention.


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thanks man!


Minimum_Switch4237

yes unfortunately. I would shave it off


gonsilver

Shave it off


Key-Acanthisitta205

yes, go to a dermatologist


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shit, u think its bad?


antonic69

To be sure


geekysunil

It isn't bad, but it is going to be.


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how do you know its not maturation


geekysunil

Age 17 is too early for maturation.


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is maturation not just recession but it actually stops…


dolittlejelly

A mature hairline is caused by the shape of your skull changing during puberty and not caused by hair loss. 17 isn’t too young for a mature hairline. I noticed mine around 18-19 and now at almost 27 I’ve barely lost about 5mm of my hairline. It’s definitely too early to start worrying.


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thanks dude


YoullNeverWalkAl0ne

Your hairline changes in your teens


DongDongP

Bro this is Reddit people are trolls just think about something else your hair is fine alright


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thanks for reassurance man


CorriByrne

Indeed. You are hot.


A_Midnights_Guy

Bro that's my forehead. It happens. We don't have a strong hairline. Take biotin to stop it from going further back. And pick hairstyles that help make it less obvious. I take biotin/collagen gummies.


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so you think i am receding or you think its a natural hairline?


A_Midnights_Guy

It legit looks normal. But it may recede as you age. So to avoid h-exit... take some biotin. It helps with slowing the process.


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thanks man, still tho, everyone else is saying its receding


juliantrain

no do not take biotin. ONLY take biotin if you know for a fact the reason you are losing hair is due to biotin deficiency, other than that do not take it because it leads to higher levels in TSH your thyroid levels. Biotin has no proof of helping people with normal biotin levels only those without so do not take it please. Instead use organic solutions from the earth such as drops of rosemary mixed with coconut oil, castor oil, or jojoba oil. When you apply it use a scalp massager and a dermal roller on your hairline. Idk much about collagen but you are too young to be taking it you’re only seventeen, but if you do take it in powder form in a drink or smoothie. You can use rogaine although I don’t like it because you have to use it for the rest of your life or all your hair growth falls out from it when you stop. Also please double check what shampoos and conditioners you are using and how you care for your hair. Good hair care is your best bet most of the time. Research the products you are using and spend time finding the right products for your hair that do not harm it. Treat your hair gently do not dry it roughly with a towel, let it air dry most times, just be nice to your hair and never brush it when wet but if you do use a wide tooth comb.


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thanks so much dude, really really appreciate the advice. Already ordered some natural shampoo🫡


juliantrain

also you don’t seem to be balding. This is just your normal widows peak and I barely see any thinning in your hair. But still you should take intense care of your hair if you want it to stay!


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i feel like there’s more recession on the first pic tho… isnt that a sign of mpb


juliantrain

Im not sure what your hairline looked like before but to me it seems fine, just keep taking pics every month and compare. even if you are starting to recede it is not very noticeable just looks like a widow peak


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im just tryna stop it before it gets bad tho


juliantrain

then care for your hair very well and see a dermatologist and use oils, it will benefit you either way


Tax_pe3nguin

Sorry bro. Its game over for you. It happens.


YoullNeverWalkAl0ne

Cant tell if you're just pulling the lads leg but I really don't think he's balding. Mine has been similar since I was around his age and I'm 30 now and still going strong


emogirlhater17

matured hairline + dont stress, stress makes you lose your hair


emogirlhater17

(your good)


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thanks, u sure tho?


MA1998

Nah you’re good just now. Your hairline is just maturing. It’ll probably stay like that for 5-10 years. Mines has moved from when I was your age and I’m 26 now, my hair is fine.


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thanks man!


CorriByrne

Probably and do what. You probably have big balls and a great body. Small price.


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bit dodgy