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Sphincter Damage

Injury to the anal sphincter, which can lead to fecal incontinence and other complications.

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Jan 29, 2026
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Can anal stretching damage lead to long-term health complications?

can cause tissue and muscle injury and, in some clinical contexts, has been linked to persistent problems such as ; controlled, measured dilation procedures have different risk profiles than vigorous,...

Jan 20, 2026

does fingering affect the sphincter

Anal fingering can and does interact with the anal sphincter: it commonly stretches, stimulates, and can reflexively contract the external sphincter while with gently applied technique it usually prod...