Is a prolapse effect of long term anal sex and is it harmful?
Posted: Sun Mar 14, 2021 3:45 pm
I've always wondered and I'll gladly appreciate some answers.
Not at all. My wife and I have had anal sex for 30 years, nearly 15 anal only. Surely, if anal sex were going to cause a rectal prolapse it would have happened by now.
From WedMD:
Rectal Prolapse Causes
A variety of things can cause the condition, including:
Long-term history of diarrhea or constipation
Long-term history of having to strain when you poop
Old age, which weakens muscles and ligaments in the rectal area
Previous injury to the anal or hip area
Nerve damage that affects your muscles’ ability to tighten and loosen, which could be caused by pregnancy, vaginal childbirth complications, anal sphincter paralysis, or injury to your spine or back
Neurological problems, such as spinal cord disease or spinal cord transection
Rectal Prolapse Risk Factors
More women develop rectal prolapse than men, especially women older than 50. In general, older people who have had a history of constipation or problems with their pelvic floor have a higher chance of having the problem.
Any of these health conditions could put you at higher risk for rectal prolapse:
Chronic constipation
Always have to strain to poop
Lower back injury or disc disease
Muscle weakness in your anus or pelvic floor
Someone in your family also had rectal prolapse
Parasitic infections like schistosomiasis
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disorder (COPD)
Benign prostatic hypertrophy
Any injury or problems with ligaments that keep your rectum attached to the intestinal wall
Congenital bowel disorders like Hirschsprung’s disease or neuronal intestinal dysplasia