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I read that using the bath water stream to masturbate can cause an air embolism. i did this yesterday. im embarrassed and scared im going to die.

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

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Fear of embolism: If you had a fatal gas embolism, you would have already had symptoms by now.

Answered 10/14/2020

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A member asked:

I read that using the bath water stream to masturbate can cause an air embolism. i did this yesterday. im embarrassed and scared im going to die.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

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