u/Beneficial-Ad6200

Hi, I'm new here and also new to sounding. I've only done it three times so far, and I could really use some advice.

I recently used a new stainless steel sounding rod that just arrived. I've never used a stainless steel sound before. About an hour after I finished, I started feeling feverish, and now I have a full-on fever.

I cleaned the rod before using it by boiling it for quite a while and wiping it down with alcohol wipes. I've never experienced this before. Usually, I only get a stinging sensation in my urethra. I never got a fever when I was using silicone sounds.

Is this normal, or should I go see a doctor?