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A member asked:

Is it bad that i use my finger nails to pick out the clear oily nipple discharge inside my inverted nipples. i had it even since i had breasts age 12.

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No: As long as you wash your hands and are very careful not to cut yourself with your fingernails this should be ok.

Answered 3/15/2013

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