The most common signs and symptoms of hemorrhoids include itching, pain or irritation around the anal area, a lump near the anus, painless bleeding during bowel movements and leaka...
The five stages of human development according to Freudian psychosexual theory are: oral, anal, phallic, latency and genital. In the oral stage, the mouth is the main pleasure cent...
According to the American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons (ASCRS), a sentinel pile is an external lump that develops around the rectum as a result of anal fissures. In some ca...
If you have notice dark or bright red blood after a bowel movement, this is known as rectal or anal bleeding. While blood in your stool or on the toilet paper after you wipe can be...
Large amounts of mucus in the stool can indicate medical issues such as irritable bowel syndrome, an intestinal infection, cancer, cystic fibrosis or anal fissures, explains Health...
A skunk is able to spray a distance of 10 feet with accuracy. Remarkably, the animal also has the ability to control how much of the mist is sprayed. The liquid comes from the anal...
Get detailed information about anal cancer from the American Cancer Society. What patients and caregivers need to know about cancer, coronavirus, and COVID-19. Whether you or someo...
What are the best ways to clean for anal sex? Read on to discover how to clean the anus before and after sex and why it is important to do so. Anal sex is a common sexual practice ...
In this week's Sex IDK column, Emma McGowan, certified sex educator and writer, answers your questions about why people need to prepare for anal sex.
Q: How do you prepare for anal...
Anal cancer is a rare form of cancer that affects the tissues of the anus. We explain what you need to know about its causes and how it’s diagnosed. When cancer cells form into ben...