Trying anal intercourse for the first time can cause short-term soreness, urgency, or temporary changes in bowel habits for some people, and epidemiological studies report an association between receptive anal intercourse and higher rates of fecal incontinence in populations studied—but the evidence does not prove that a single, consensual ...

MedicalXpress summarized that engaging in anal sex “may increase risks for bowel problems, including fecal incontinence,” reflecting the study’s language of association rather than established causality [6].

The aim of this study was to assess the prevalence and associations between anal intercourse and fecal incontinence. Analyses were based on data from 6,150 adults (≥20 years) from the 2009–2010 cycle of the National Health and Nutrition Examination ...

Occasional, gentle anal sex should not have a long-term impact on bowel habits. However, vigorous or frequent play can temporarily cause soreness or a feeling of urgency.

Anal penetrative sex may cause several anorectal dysfunctions, including fecal incontinence and anodyspareunia (pain occurring due to receptive anal penetrative intercourse (Cheng, 2022)).

Anal intercourse may be associated with an increased risk of fecal incontinence. If you have baseline issues with fecal incontinence or have any concerning issues talk to your doctor before having anal sex.

The prevalence of receptive anal intercourse (RAI) is increasing. A few studies, with heterogeneous designs, have investigated the associated risk of fecal incontinence (FI).

Many studies have focused on infectious conditions that can be transmitted during receptive anal intercourse (RAI), but few have been devoted to assessing RAI and fecal incontinence.

Anal penetrative sex may cause several anorectal dysfunctions, including fecal incontinence and anodyspareunia (pain occurring due to receptive anal penetrative intercourse (Cheng, 2022)).

Even without long-term sphincter changes, a single session of anal sex can cause a small amount of leakage simply because the rectum was stimulated and not fully empty beforehand.