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Can anal lube cause a negative effect to the anus after anal sex?

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Dr. Monica Michel answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Not usually: Anal lube should be used to avoid any trauma and should not have any bad effects afterwards- good luck

Dr Goebel agreed

Answered 9/3/2014

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