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Once we urinate can it go back in the urethra or its not possible? like whatever is on the penis? it just stays on the surface right?

Q: once we urinate can it go back in the urethra or its not possible? like whatever is on the penis? it just stays on the surface right?

: Usually. And urine is almost always sterile, But if tip of penis has bugs on it they might get into urerthra. Rare,

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Dr. Clarence Grim answered

Specializes in Endocrinology

Usually. And urine is almost always sterile, But if tip of penis has bugs on it they might get into urerthra. Rare,

Answered 3/9/2023

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Dr. Birendra Tandan answered

Yes. The few drops on the penis do not go back in

Answered 3/9/2023

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A member asked:

Once we urinate can it go back in the urethra or its not possible? like whatever is on the penis? it just stays on the surface right?

2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

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Dr. Birendra Tandan answered

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