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Pelvic dysfunction and fecal incontinence

Anal penetrative intercourse is associated with pelvic dysfunction and fecal incontinence, with frequency and intensity of activity influencing outcomes.

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Jan 11, 2026
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Orgasm after pelvic sling

Pelvic sling surgery can change orgasmic experience in multiple directions—some patients report spontaneous or increased arousal after nerve irritation, many report no change or improvement in orgasmi...

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What role does vaginal depth play in sexual health and intercourse?

Vaginal depth is a highly variable, dynamic anatomical trait that usually plays a limited direct role in sexual satisfaction: most evidence shows length within the broad normal range does not predict ...

Jan 20, 2026

How do obstetric, neurologic and gastrointestinal risk factors compare with sexual practices as predictors of fecal incontinence in existing studies?

Large clinic-based series and specialty literature long identify obstetric sphincter injury as an important cause of postpartum fecal incontinence (FI), but population-based and multivariable studies ...

Jan 20, 2026

What longitudinal studies exist linking lifetime receptive anal intercourse frequency to later-life fecal incontinence?

A systematic read of the supplied reporting finds no true longitudinal cohort studies that directly link lifetime frequency of receptive anal intercourse (RAI) to later-life fecal incontinence (FI); t...

Jan 11, 2026

What medical conditions increase risk of vaginal tearing during sex?

Vaginal tearing during sex is uncommon for healthy, well-lubricated tissue but becomes more likely when vulvovaginal skin is thin, dry, scarred, inflamed or under unusual mechanical stress; key medica...

Jan 9, 2026

When and why might medical practitioners measure vaginal dimensions (gynecology, pelvic surgery, device fitting)?

Medical practitioners measure vaginal dimensions for specific clinical and engineering purposes: to plan and perform pelvic surgery, assess and treat pelvic floor disorders, guide obstetric management...

Jan 7, 2026

How effective is pelvic floor physical therapy for fecal incontinence linked to anal intercourse?

Pelvic floor physical therapy (PFPT)—including pelvic floor muscle training (PFMT), biofeedback, and sometimes electrical stimulation—is an evidence-based, first-line conservative treatment that often...