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A member asked:

Help! can anal sex be bad for piles?

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Dr. Robert Uyeda answered

Yes, if you have: Piles, you should not engage in anal sex.

Answered 11/23/2013

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Recently lost virginity 7 weeks ago, still painful during sex & vulva swells so much it's impossible to continue. Piles also come out after anal sex & won't go back in easily until after a few days. Vulva still sore after few days post sex + stings?

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