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I have a habit of fingering my anus
I feel like I have the need to clean my anus Inserting my finger into my anus In order to clean after pooping Do I need to do this ? Sometimes when I don't do it after some time I feel like I have the need to go do it somehow I can't stop Pls help
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It's a OCD..
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please consult a psychiatrist
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