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What causes a bowel movement during sex?

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Dr. Thomas Namey answered

Specializes in Rheumatology

Reasons....: Not evacuating before sex-you should do this. But the stimulation of the rectum/colon during sex, will increase colonic contraction, and hence, the need to evacuate!

Answered 3/24/2014

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