In 2015, a boy rubbed an entire tube of minty pain relief cream in-between his legs, and it caused his organs to shut down. Majority of modern men I believe are familiar with this action-- you may have accidentally applied it to the area yourself, or to the eyes, where it will hurt for a time that feels like an eternity.
Chubbyemu video: https://youtu.be/Le-IKCLGT9A
Boy Drinking his mom's essential oils: https://youtu.be/TZr0nt2hxbs
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