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What's the best way of cleaning the anus in the shower?
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Soap and water: Your anus is specialized skin where the rectum meets the "outside world." contrary to popular belief, just because the area is covered with stool when you move your bowels, it requires no special wipes, creams, ointments, treatments, or other remedies. In fact, the more products to use on your anus, the more likely you are to get dermatitis or irritation of the anus. So soap & water is good!
Answered 5/5/2019
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