Question 1

can you enjoy anal sex if you have hemorrhoids?

Accepted Answer

No: I can not condone anal sex. The orefice is an exit not an entrance. Significan t damage can occur to the tissue and to the sphincter mechanism leading to incontinence and a multitude of infections including std's. Use the anus as it was intended: an exit!

Question 2

is it safe to have anal sex if you have hemorrhoids?

Accepted Answer

If you had a : Painful or large hemorrhoid than anal receptive sex may be painful. Friction against a friable hemorrhoid might lead to bleeding.

Question 3

is it okay to have anal sex if you have a hemorrhoid?

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Well,: If you have a large, painful or bleeding hemorrhoid would be best to avoid anal receptive intercourse. Anal anal receptive sex may worsen already existing hemorrhoids.

Question 4

is it safe to have anal sex if you have internal hemorrhoids?

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Depends : It really depends on how bad hemmorids are. If any pain or bleeding then no. If any concerns see a physician to have things assessed.

Question 5

is hemorrhoids a result of anal sex?

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No: Hemorrhoids are the result of abdominal pressure. This occurs with straining, constipation and pregnancy/childbirth. Anal sex may result in trauma and result in other injuries.

Question 6

can you have anal sex if hemorrhoids?

Accepted Answer

Yes and no: Hemorrhoids can be aggravated by anal intercourse, among many other problems associated to the act, including but not limitted to infections, std's, varying degrees of incontinence, bleeding and p[ain. The anus was designed as an exit, not an entrance. Use your best judgement, however i can not condone anal intercourse.

Question 7

does anal sex cause or worsen hemorrhoids?

Accepted Answer

Yes. It will.: Increased pressure in anorectal canal and strain on the supporting connective tissue can make hemorrhoids worse. Also raises risk of fissures and bleed.

Question 8

is it ok to have anal sex with hemorrhoids?

Accepted Answer

Depends : It really depends on how bad hemmorids are. If any pain or bleeding then no. If any concerns see a physician to have things assessed.

Question 9

can you get hemorrhoids by having anal sex?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Hemorrhoids are nothing more than varicose veins of the ano-rectal area.  The mechanical forces of penile-anal sex or toys to anal area can contribute to internal and external hemorrhoids.  Bleeding may occur.  Thrombosis (clot) may occur and thus pain.  Make sure you use safe sex practices, use liberal and appropriate lubrication and if concerned see your pcp, ano-rectal specialist or other md.

Question 10

is anal sex a bad idea if you have hemorrhoid?

Accepted Answer

Yes: A hemorrhoid is a swollen vein, usually with a clot in it, in the area of the anus. Having anal sex will irritated the hemorrhoid, cause pain, possibly bleeding and probably delay the healing. If the hemorrhoids are old, chronic and non tender, then anal sex may or may not aggravate them.

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