Positions for Insertion
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- To insert a suppository into the rectum when you are lying with your knees pulled to your chest
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- Same position as the first one but standing with one leg up on a chair
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- Kneeling on all fours with the body and the anal area in a submissive position
Tips for Use
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- First, wash your hands thoroughly before and after the procedure
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- If the suppository is very soft, then freeze it in the refrigerator for a few minutes
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- Implement a lubricant to make insertion simpler
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- Make sure that the pointed end of the suppository is inserted
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- Remain in the position that you took for a few minutes before you leave
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- Try and make sure that the suppository stays in for 15-20 minutes at least
Potential Side Effects
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- Light burning and reddening of the rectum can be the problem if it is short-term and mild.
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- For a short time, one can feel tightness or feel full in the bowel.
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- Anal bleeding (occasional, yet, notify your doctor if you see blood)
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- Allergic reactions (which are not often, but still generic)
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- The different type of medications can have different side effects as well but these are the specific ones in the suppository one
Remember, a medical professional is the best place to get advice on the topic, they will give you the proper instructions and address it if you are worried about certain side effects you have.
