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Does it hurt to use the bathroom after anal sex?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

If you have an : Injury due to having anal sex it could be a cause of pain when defecating.

Dr Pappas agreed

Answered 6/7/2015

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