Rise in popularity of anal sex has led to health problems for women

Incontinence, bleeding and STIs among consequences, say two surgeons, who want doctors to raise the topic with patients

Women in the UK are suffering injuries and other health problems as a result of the growing popularity of anal sex among straight couples, two NHS surgeons have warned.

The consequences include incontinence and sexually transmitted infections (STIs) as well as pain and bleeding because they have experienced bodily trauma while engaging in the practice, the doctors write in an article in the British Medical Journal.