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Question: is anal sex dangerous after having radiation treatment for prostate cancer? I have had seed implants and wonder if anal sex (natural or using toys) is dangerous. Don't want to displace the seeds or damage the area btw the implants were over a year ago so they no longer have significant activity

Answer: Its probably safe, assuming everything is resolved, however I would ask your oncologist to be sure. There are too many variables for this to be a general question. I promise you it won't be anything your doctor hasnt heard before,so don't be embaressed to ask!


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