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Can anal sex cause long term constipation?

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Dr. Michael Roman answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Highly : Unlikely. Just be careful Trauma could cause some issues. But long term constipation. Doubtfully

Answered 6/5/2016

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Dr. Robert Killian answered

Specializes in General Practice

Constipation: Constipation happens higher up in the GI tract and anal sex in the rectum is highly unlikely to be the cause.

Answered 6/5/2014

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