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I have ibs-c. gassy often. when going recently, doesn't hurt, yet sometimes does when wiping. no blood. just bought wet wipes. safe to have anal sex?

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Dr. David Ziring answered

Maybe: Functional MRI scans have been done of patients with IBS-C while a balloon catheter was inflated in the rectum. It showed a heightened sense of arousal and lower threshold for pain, so you may find it more painful than average.

Answered 4/28/2015

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A member asked:

I have ibs-c. gassy often. when going recently, doesn't hurt, yet sometimes does when wiping. no blood. just bought wet wipes. safe to have anal sex?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. David Ziring answered

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