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Can a bug crawl up in your in your vagina?

Q: can a bug crawl up in your in your vagina?

: Technically yes but highly unusual.

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Dr. Barbara MacFarlane answered

Technically yes but highly unusual.

Answered 4/30/2023

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Dr. Robert Trager answered

The vaginal secretions would have bacteria that is antagonistic to a bug. Bugs like a dry environment.

Answered 5/1/2023

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A member asked:

Can a bug crawl up in your in your vagina?

2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Barbara MacFarlane answered

Dr. Robert Trager answered

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