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A member asked:

Can anal masturbation cause proctitis?

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Yes: Deep penetration with a hard object could certainly cause rectal injury and if recurrent could lead to some chronic inflammation.

Dr Pizzo agreed

Answered 7/4/2014

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Dr. Allen Kamrava answered

Specializes in Colon and Rectal Surgery

Sort of: Trauma can irritate the area but proctitis is usually associated with an inflammatory condition. So probably not but yes. Needs to be seen to determine.

Answered 3/2/2013

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Dear Doctors - can you get anal/rectal symptoms of Mgen (or other STI) without anal sex? In other words, can you get Proctitis even though the entry point was the penis? My healthcare provider says not, but it isnt clear on the web. Thanks?

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Male, received anal sex once 9 years ago. 6 months later proctitis + bowel problems. had blood & swab tests (anal too) for stds last and this year (so 7 and 8 years later), all negative, but chlamydia IgG elevated. lymphogranuloma venereum possible?

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I inserted a lollipop that i was eating in my anus for fun while masturbating and then my finger (i washed my finger) can this cause any disease?

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A member asked:

Clitoris masturbation causes my anal sphincter to contact for a while, making it difficult to pass stole. what does that mean?

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After orgasm, whether during sex or masturbation, I often notice a sweat-like secretion, which smells like fecal matter, around my anus. Is this normal? And what causes it?

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