Here’s what to know.
We don’t know who, how, where, or why this rumor started, but we decided it was time toof it. We asked many medical experts, including gastroenterologists, OB-GYNs, and general practitioners — and the vast majority mostly ignored us.
Others responded to our questions like “Does sex help constipation?” with a simple “no,” unwilling to explain further. Eventually, two doctors did step up to weigh in, proving once again that not all heroes wear capes. So, does boning get your bowels moving or what? Here’s what to know.— when it comes to both solo and with one or more partners. In this particular article, we’re focusing on penetrative sex. In other words, when an object goes into a pelvic opening . Also, in this scenario, the constipated person has a vagina/vulva. OK, now we can proceed. The answer? No, sex is not a treatment for constipation, nor does it help get your bowel moving, says, a surgical gastroenterologist at iCliniq. “Sex does not alleviate constipation,” Madhankumar tells Scary Mommy. “Although many believe having anal sex can increase bowel movements and relieve constipation, it is not a fact.” And he says that sex involving vaginal penetration won’t work either. Plus, it’ll probably be pretty uncomfortable. “Constipation for more than two days can cause problems like bloating, pain, and cramps,” Madhankumar explains. “This is because there is a build-up of gas in the rectum. The vagina is located just in front of the rectum and sexual intercourse during those days of constipation pressurizes the vagina, which, in turn, pushes the rectum.”, a physician and medical health specialist at Healthwire, says that having sex won’t provide any constipation relief — though it’s “solely a matter of personal choice.” If you have your heart set on having sex for constipation relief, he suggestsSo, now that we know that having sex isn’t a cure for constipation, what about doing it for fun while your digestive system is blocked up? Is it generally safe — albeit likely uncomfortable — for people with a vagina, or something to avoid until after you’ve pooped? As you’ve probably figured out by now, it’s best to hold off on having penetrative sex while you’re constipated. Along with the built-up gas in the rectum that Madhankumar mentioned, Mahmood says that there’s also stool accumulation in both the colon and rectum. “For this very reason, it can be quite uncomfortable or can come along with pain and bloating,” he adds — especially when combined with the added pressure onLastly, both doctors pointed out that having sex while constipated can increase the chance of a person with a vagina developing urinary tract infections or other vaginal infections. There is a simple reason for this, Mahmood says: “Bacteria from your stool can enter your vagina, anus, and reproductive tract” and can end up causing any number of pelvic infections.without risking the pain, discomfort, and potential infections that can result from having sex while constipated.Waqas Mahmood, MD, a physician and medical health specialist at Healthwire
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