Massagers causing problems?

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I was wondering if any of you have any experience with massagers/vibrators causing infections. I masturbate on occasion with a Wahl massager which is different from the Hitachi Magic Wand in that it has a focused nub instead of a large ball on the end. When I first bought the massager some years ago I never had any problems with it. However recently I notice that after I use it I feel aches in my vagina and pee leaks out without me feeling it. If I go for a long period without using the massager my symptoms improve, but if I use it my symptoms are exhibited for weeks. I thought perhaps it was dirty and was spreading bacteria so I scrubbed it with antibacterial soap. However the same problem keeps occuring.