ArticleThe American journal of gastroenterology2016
Anal Intercourse and Fecal Incontinence: Evidence from the 2009-2010 National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey.
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- Global Prevalence of Fecal Incontinence in Community-Dwelling Adults: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis.Clinical gastroenterology and hepatology : the official clinical practice journal of the American Gastroenterological Association · 2024Pooled it
- Anoreceptive Sexual Intercourse and Fecal Incontinence: A Cross-Sectional Survey.International urogynecology journal · 2026Article
- Perceptions and experiences of receptive anal intercourse among women: a systematic review and thematic analysis.BMJ public health · 2026Article
- What do colorectal specialists think about female participation in anal intercourse? An online survey of UK coloproctologists.Techniques in coloproctology · 2025Article
- Higher HEI-2015 score is associated with reduced risk of fecal incontinence: insights from a large cross-sectional study.BMC public health · 2024Article
- Pelvic Floor Disorders Due to Anal Sexual Activity in Men and Women: A Narrative Review.Archives of sexual behavior · 2024Review
- "What Is Normal?": A Qualitative Exploration of Health Practitioners' Reports of Treating Patients Presenting with Unpleasant Sexual Experiences.Archives of sexual behavior · 2024Article
- Fecal incontinence was associated with depression of any severity: insights from a large cross-sectional study.International journal of colorectal disease · 2023Article
- Diagnostic approach to faecal incontinence: What test and when to perform?World journal of gastroenterology · 2021Review
- Fecal Incontinence in the Elderly.Clinics in geriatric medicine · 2021Review
- Constipation and Fecal Incontinence in the Elderly.Current gastroenterology reports · 2020Review
- Fecal incontinence - Challenges and solutions.World journal of gastroenterology · 2017Review
- Definitive, intensity modulated tomotherapy with a simultaneous integrated boost for prostate cancer patients - Long term data on toxicity and biochemical control.Reports of practical oncology and radiotherapy : journal of Greatpoland Cancer Center in Poznan and Polish Society of Radiation OncologyArticle
- Association of Urinary Phytoestrogens With Pelvic Organ Prolapse and Fecal Incontinence Symptoms in Postmenopausal Women.Female pelvic medicine & reconstructive surgeryArticle
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Abstract
objectivesThe aim of this study was to assess the prevalence and associations between anal intercourse and fecal incontinence.
methodsAnalyses were based on data from 6,150 adults (≥20 years) from the 2009-2010 cycle of the National Health and Nutrition Examination Surveys. Fecal incontinence was defined as the loss of liquid, solid, or mucus stool occurring at least monthly on a validated questionnaire. A gender-specific sexual behavior questionnaire assessed any anal intercourse via an audio computer-assisted personal interview. Co-variables included: age, race, education, poverty income ratio, body mass index, chronic illnesses, depression, loose stool consistency (Bristol Stool Scale types 6 or 7), and reproductive variables in women. Prevalence estimates and prevalence odds ratios (PORs) were analyzed in adjusted multivariable models using appropriate sampling weights.
resultsOverall, 4,170 adults aged 20-69 years (2,070 women and 2,100 men) completed sexual behavior questionnaires and responded to fecal incontinence questions. Anal intercourse was higher among women (37.3%) than men (4.5%), P<0.001. Fecal incontinence rates were higher among women (9.9 vs. 7.4%, P=0.05) and men (11.6 vs. 5.3%, P=0.03) reporting anal intercourse compared with those not reporting anal intercourse. After multivariable adjustment for other factors associated with fecal incontinence, anal intercourse remained a predictor of fecal incontinence among women (POR: 1.5; 95% confidence interval (CI): 1.0-2.0) and men (POR: 2.8; 95% CI: 1.6-5.0).
conclusionsThe findings support the assessment of anal intercourse as a factor contributing to fecal incontinence in adults, especially among men.
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