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Can you get hemorrhoids by having anal sex?
8 doctors weighed in across 4 answers
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.
Answered 5/13/2016
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Yes: Anything that increases pressure in the anorectal region can contribute to hemorrhoids.
Answered 3/19/2016
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Yes: Anything that irritates local area can lead to development of hemorrhoids.
Answered 1/25/2016
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No: We all have hemorrhoids. Yes, they can be irritated with any form of local trauma such as a hard stool, anal toys, and anal sex.
Answered 7/1/2019
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