Constipation occurs when a person has fewer than three bowel movements per week or their stools are hard and difficult to pass. This can lead to bloating, cramping, and pain.
As it turns out, having anal sex while backed up doesn’t really help. In fact, it could make things worse!
1. It’s uncomfortable
Having sex while constipated can be uncomfortable for both partners. Especially in women, the condition can cause pelvic pain, called dyspareunia, which can occur before, during, and after sex. This type of sexual pain can be caused by a weakening of the pelvic floor muscles, which are needed to control bladder and bowel movements. Constipation can also affect the anal canal, causing discomfort during intercourse.
This can be especially difficult for couples who are into penetrative sex, like Missionary sex. For these couples, it may be best to stick with oral sex until the constipation passes. It’s important to communicate with your partner about these issues, as they can have a huge impact on sexual intimacy and overall health.
Fortunately, there are several treatment options for constipation-related sexual pain. Practicing good digestive health through lifestyle changes, like eating high fiber foods and drinking plenty of water, can help relieve symptoms. It’s also important to exercise, which can strengthen the pelvic floor muscles. If these strategies are not effective, a doctor may prescribe medications or other treatments to alleviate sexual pain. In addition, couples who have difficulty communicating openly about sexual issues should consider counseling to improve communication and emotional support. This can also reduce the risk of sexual problems that could lead to additional health complications and other serious conditions.
2. It’s not a cure
Constipation is an uncomfortable condition that affects a lot of people and can lead to body shame, bloating and pain. It’s a common complaint that has many causes, including not eating enough fiber, being overweight, pregnancy (the fetus in the womb can physically squish the large intestines), hormone changes such as menopause, certain medications and more.
It’s important to remember that having sex won’t fix the problem, and in fact, it can make things worse. During anal sex, the penis puts pressure on the anal fissure and may increase the size of the stools. This could also irritate the colon and cause more problems with stool passage.
If you’re backed up with a lot of hard stool, it can cause pain during intercourse. This is because the rectum is directly behind the vagina, and penetration can push it. This can cause pain, discomfort and even a urinary tract infection (UTI) if there is enough stool to travel from the anus into the vagina or urethra.
Constipation can be painful, and the best way to relieve it is to drink plenty of water, get exercise and eat more fiber-rich foods. You can also use laxatives, suppositories or enema to help ease the discomfort. If your constipation is serious, talk to your doctor about the best treatment options for you.
3. It’s not safe
Constipation is a frustrating and uncomfortable condition that affects everyone differently. If you’re constipated, your colon and rectum are full of hard pieces of stool that can cause pain, cramping, and bloating. This is often caused by eating a diet low in fiber, not drinking enough water, and straining during bowel movements. However, there are a few things you can do to ease your symptoms.
While it may be tempting to use anal sex as a way to relieve constipation, that is not safe and can lead to serious medical issues. “Anal sex, especially when you have large hard stools, damages the rectum, which can cause scar tissue and fissures that can create problems such as enlarged internal hemorrhoids, anal fistulas, nerve damage, rectocele, and the weakening of the anal sphincters,” says physician and medical health specialist Waqas Mahmood at Healthwire.
Additionally, having anal sex can lead to a urinary tract infection (UTI). This happens because the bacteria from the stool in the rectum can transfer to the vagina. If you do decide to have anal sex, be sure to use a barrier. This can be a condom, finger cot, dental dam, or any other barrier that you choose. It will also reduce the risk of STIs.
4. It’s not a good idea
When a woman is constipated, she has stool in her rectum and colon. That stool has gas behind it, which causes pain and bloating. Since the rectum is right behind the vagina, having sex while backed up can lead to even more discomfort.
The same goes for men with constipation. It can cause a lot of discomfort during sex, as well as pain and even urinary tract infections. So sex while you’re backed up isn’t a good idea for anyone.
If you have a long-term problem with constipation, talk to your doctor. He or she may recommend cognitive behavioral therapy, which can help with the brain-gut connection and the feelings of fear and anxiety that go along with constipation.
But even though sex is not a cure for constipation, that doesn’t mean you have to stop doing it. Just remember to make sure you’re completely pooped before having sex, and talk to your partner about how it can affect you and what you might do to get around it. It’s also a good idea to seek counseling, particularly if IBS symptoms are affecting your sexual relationship. It’s important to address those issues so that both you and your partner can enjoy the pleasures of sex without any discomfort or worry. That will be something you both will appreciate.
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