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Vaginal tearing after sex

Vaginal tearing or injury after sex can lead to long-term complications such as incontinence and chronic dyspareunia, emphasizing the importance of prevention, accurate repair, and counseling.

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Jan 9, 2026

How do childbirth and anal intercourse interact as risk factors for fecal incontinence?

Childbirth—especially first vaginal births complicated by operative delivery or third- and fourth-degree perineal tears—and anal penetrative intercourse (API) are both associated with higher rates of ...