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[-] [email protected] 6 points 2 weeks ago

Interesting. That area of the body is pretty sensitive, I can see how it might generate enough sensation to affect other areas of the body.

[-] [email protected] 9 points 2 weeks ago

Specifically it's very possible to stimulate the vagus nerve, which helps regulate heart rhythm, with an exam like this. This is a known effect, but typically in the context of a possible adverse effect of some procedures (e.g. enema).

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