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Question. ive read a lot of different information. is soap okay on the anus; or around it? i use a wash cloth and clean the area with soap, but i feel like its not all the way clean. theres some odor. do i just use warm water instead?

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Common bath soap is fine. I would avoid soaps with imbedded fragrance as these can trigger sensitivity reactions. Any soap film not completely rinsed with water can trigger itching.

Answered 9/1/2022

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Soap and water is fine. As advised earlier using a bidet may help with your obsession for cleanliness.

Answered 9/5/2022

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