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Is it true that masturbating with the showerhead can cause an air embolism?

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Dr. Alexander Barkan answered

Masturbation: Probably not. Unless you are using the shower head from seinfeld. When kramer bought that powerful one off the back of a truck!

Answered 9/27/2018

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A member asked:

Is it true that masturbating with the showerhead can cause an air embolism?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Alexander Barkan answered

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