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I accidently insert my finger with a soap around it into my anus. is it ok to leave the remaining soap inside the anus?
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Yes: The small amount of soap inserted will not harm anything.
Answered 8/28/2017
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Agree with Dr Dauer: Soap in the anus will not harm you in small amounts. In fact, soap suds enemas used to be used to help with constipation. However, and soap in the anus, in the future, should be done medically, and not manually by oneself. Best wishes.
Answered 8/28/2017
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