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Why do i get severe pain in my left shoulder when i orgasm?
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WHEN UNDER SUCH INTENSE PLEASURE YOU ARE PROBABLY LEANING ON YOUR LEFT SIDE OR ON AN UNEVEN MATRESS OR PUTTING PRESSURE ON LEFT SIDE WITHOUT REALIZING IT. FILM YOUR ACTION AND MAYBE IT WILL REVEAL THE CAUSE.
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