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Anal sex is theair-fryerof sex acts.
Lately, it seems everyone is trying and swearing by it.
These anal bacteria arent harmful.
They work together to keep your tush in tip-top shape, she says.
But if the bacterial balance gets thrown off, the anal microbiome stops functioning optimally.
When your anal microbiome gets disrupted,the integrity of the anal liningis reduced, says Dr. Moday.
anal surgeon and founder of Bespoke Surgical and Future Method
Many different things can disrupt the balance of the anal microbiome, says Dr. Goldstein.
Broadly speaking, anytime a foreign object (wipes, douches, toys,body parts, etc.)
is introduced in or around the anal canal, there is a risk of disruption.
Its Amazing How Its All Connected.
(For the record:This is not necessary).
Unfortunately, each can disrupt the anal microbiome.
Anal wipes and anal douching can also upset the balance.
Anal douchesespecially anal douches filled with tap water or laxativesare especially disruptive to the rectal microbiome.
(Yes, this friction exists even if you use lube, which BTW you should).
anal surgeon and founder of Bespoke Surgical and Future Method
So, favoring one form of intercourse over the other isnt necessarily the solution.
Plus, there is now a supplement on the market that may help!
(More on that below).
Are gut and butt probiotics the solution
Put simply.
Probiotic supplements are designed to help repopulate the good bacteria in the microbiome.
The formula also includesprebiotics, which function as food for the protective bacteria.
The inclusion of prebiotics enables the protective probiotic colonies to do their protective work, Dr. Goldstein says.
So should you start supplementing with theButt & Gut Daily Pre + Probiotic?
If you regularly engage in anal play, Dr. Goldstein says its a good move.
Of course,nosupplement is a magic solution.
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