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Pegging health risks

The topic is about the health risks associated with pegging, a sexual activity, and the importance of medical evaluation and sex therapy.

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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 20, 2026

When should a couple seek medical or sex-therapy advice related to pegging or anal play?

When pegging or other anal play causes persistent physical symptoms — significant bleeding, intense pain, fever, discharge, or signs of infection — medical evaluation is warranted because the anal can...