hausboy
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The only cotton swabs that are sterile are those that come in individually packaged, marked sealed "sterile" packaging HOWEVER....cotton swabs (or their commercial name brand cousin, Q-Tips) are not sterile nor designed to be inserted into the urethra. You run a good risk of a urinary tract infection...and one of the problems with cotton swabs, as anyone who has used one in their ear--you can get bits of cotton that shed off where they don't belong. The only sterile device I recommend to be inserted into your penis is a catheter, since it is designed for that exact purpose. AND LUBE. MEDICAL GRADE LUBE. You cannot sterilize your bought in the grocery store, bulk q-tips--not with an autoclave, not with your microwave, nothing. Q Now...that said.... yes, there's more. Something is sterile when it is sealed, marked sterile packaging. It is NOT sterile if the person handling it does not know sterile procedures, and essentially contaminates the item before insertion. So do not assume that sterile in the packaging means sterile in your penis. Anyone who would put a Q-Tip without lube into your penis will not have a clue how to properly insert a cath using sterile procedures. And for those of you who are at home right now, inserting all sorts of fascinating objects into the tip of your penises....and about to tell this fellow it's safe.... thank you for the job security. See you in the ED! You aren't being a whiny bottom for protecting yourself from potential harm when you've set a boundary. I'm sure he can find another way to play with you that will get you both off. good luck.
< Message edited by hausboy -- 6/3/2011 8:53:04 PM >
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