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Anal sexual activity

The relationship between anal sexual activity and pelvic floor symptoms in both men and women.

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Jan 13, 2026
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What are the benefits of masturbation for prostate health in men?

A growing body of epidemiological and review literature links more frequent ejaculation — whether from masturbation or partnered sex — to a lower observed risk of prostate cancer, and experts propose ...

Jan 20, 2026

What does clinical research say about long-term effects of frequent receptive anal intercourse on continence?

Clinical research shows a consistent signal: frequent receptive anal intercourse (RAI) is associated with higher prevalence of fecal incontinence (FI) and measurable changes in anorectal function in m...

Jan 11, 2026

What is the role of the pelvic floor muscles in male orgasm and ejaculation?

Pelvic floor muscles—principally the bulbospongiosus and ischiocavernosus along with the pubococcygeus and related levator ani group—actively participate in male sexual function by supporting erection...

Jan 8, 2026

What are the symptoms that distinguish bacterial prostatitis from nonbacterial inflammatory prostatitis?

Bacterial prostatitis—especially the acute form—typically presents with systemic signs of infection such as fever, chills and feeling acutely ill, together with urinary symptoms and pelvic pain, while...

Jan 5, 2026

How does frequency and technique of receptive anal sex affect anal sphincter function over years?

Frequent receptive anal intercourse (RAI) is associated in several clinical series and population studies with lower resting anal sphincter pressure and higher reports of minor fecal incontinence, but...