Patient's question:
I am 43 years old this year. I want to ask if anal sex affects sexual function. I am also unaware of such issues. Does anal sex affect sexual function?Doctor's answer:
Anal sex, whether with or without a condom, is easy to transmit diseases and is very unhygienic, which is bad for women. It is also particularly prone to causing inflammation of the male reproductive organs. Since the rectal mucosa is not as tough as the vaginal epithelium, it is more likely to be injured during anal sex, leading to a series of problems such as incontinence of urine and feces, rectal prolapse, damage to the anal sphincter muscles, perianal muscle damage, perianal infection, and reproductive organ inflammation in both men and women. For male patients, timely treatment can reduce the risk of complications. If left untreated, it can affect overall health. Therefore, patients should take oral medication in a timely manner and maintain regular sexual activity in daily life to prevent prolonged sitting.