Jan 17, 2026
Most ViewedHarms of anal sex
Anal sex carries distinct and documented harms compared with other sexual activities, most notably increased risk of sexually transmitted infections (including a substantially higher risk of HIV trans...
Anorectal Dysfunction
The potential for anorectal dysfunction, including fecal incontinence and anal pain, as a result of anal sex.
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2 resultsJan 22, 2026
What does the literature say about long‑term pelvic floor dysfunction or fecal incontinence linked to consensual anal intercourse?
The literature indicates a consistent association between (RAI/API) and higher self-reported rates of anorectal symptoms — including (anal pain) and (FI) — across diverse study designs and populations...