A member asked:

I have been cleaning inside of anus with soap for about 4 years now but decided to stop as i heard it was bad. what risks are associated with this?

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Dr. Robert Killian answered

Specializes in General Practice

Bad Bacteria: Cleaning the anus is not abnormal, but warm water is fine. Soap causes irritation, death of 'good' bacteria, and possible overgrowth of 'bad' bacteria. Irritation leads to more permeability and if you are participating in anal sex that increases your risk of contracting infections such as HIV.

Answered 7/31/2016

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