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I clean inside of my anus while im showering ? is it bad to put my finger in it to clean it ?

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Dr. Paige Gutheil answered

Not Adviseable: That would not be advisable or necessary and could spread germs more than clean them.

Dr Harris agreed

Answered 7/14/2017

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Dr. Eric Kaplan answered

Specializes in Colon and Rectal Surgery

Not advised: There is no need to do so and generally you can do more harm than good by irritating ther vascular tissue in the anal canal. Generally not a good habit.

Dr Lewis agreed

Answered 6/13/2015

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A member asked:

I clean inside of my anus while im showering ? is it bad to put my finger in it to clean it ?

4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Paige Gutheil answered

Dr Harris agreed

Dr. Eric Kaplan answered

Dr Lewis agreed

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