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How do you clean & disinfect the insides of a vibrator?

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Dr. Peter Ihle answered

Specializes in Orthopedic Surgery

?: I don't think you can. Just like trying to clean the inside of a flash light. They should habe a good seal at the battery insertion so external cleansing should b adequet. To be sure, maybe an ob/gyn may answer or else ask one.

Answered 12/8/2012

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