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Once we urinate can it go back in the urethra or its not possible? like whatever is on the penis? it just stays on the surface right?
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Usually. And urine is almost always sterile, But if tip of penis has bugs on it they might get into urerthra. Rare,
Answered 3/9/2023
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Yes. The few drops on the penis do not go back in
Answered 3/9/2023
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