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Posted on: 12/04/2006

Question

I have been having anal sex with a partner for a couple of years - Not often but he can be quite rough and I am worried about my anus. Also I am worried about the size of my anal hole - If you don't have sex for a while will it become tighter again (will it "heal")

Answer

Your concerns are best addressed by a careful exam and discussion with a medical professional.

If you have a sense of looseness in the anal muscles or are having difficulty controlling your bowel movements then there is damage to the muscles and you need to stop having anal sex until everything has healed. The set of muscles that keep the anus closed can be injured or torn if penetration is too rough. A good rule is if it hurts, STOP IT.

However, in general the muscles usually relax and are not injured or damaged in which case there is no "healing" that is required.

A good resource about anal sex is found at WebMD: http://www.webmd.com/content/pages/16/99297.htm.

Remember that sexually transmitted infections, including HIV, are easily passed during anal sex and condoms should be used at all times!

Answered By:
Steve Johnson , PA-C

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