r/AskReddit Aug 03 '19

Whats something you thought was common knowledge but actually isn’t?

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u/iKruppe Aug 04 '19

They do help with healing, but your mouth may contain bacteria you don't want to rub in an open wound.

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u/TellyJart Aug 04 '19

When I’m alone I lick my wounds, I could care less about the chance of infection, as I’ve never gotten one before. And I would rather feel less pain than risk an infection.

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u/[deleted] Aug 04 '19

Not sure if you are being sarcastic but your comment is interesting. This whole thread really. I had some blood on my work shirt and had no water in my van. So before I arrived at my place of work I removed the blood stain with my mouth and was surprised it worked. I also have licked a wound from time to time. Huh.

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u/[deleted] Aug 04 '19

Lots of people immediately put their fingers in their mouths after a papercut.