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I've had 2 fistulotomies in the past 4 weeks. i seem to be healing nicely. how long before its safe to engage in anal sex?
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I would: Strongly suggest that after fistula surgery, anal intercourse should be avoided permanently. The anus is no longer normal after such surgery and although all is healing well now without complications of incontinence, continued anal intercourse could be just enough trauma to render you incontinent. Why take the risk?
Answered 6/3/2013
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