Anal Fissure Support Forum

Hey, Sarah, thank you so much for the response, recently I've been feeling really stressed and depressed about this because I think I might have developed a second internal one. Is there a way to tell if I have developed scar tissue? I left it untreated for so long, that may be the case. May I ask w...

... acute AF transform into chronic? Second, if I would encounter a similar situation, is there anyone who has experience living with AF and being a gay man? How do you prepare? Is there something you do that helps you, to avoid this? Thirdly, how does excersise affect AF? Can I swim, ski, run? (I’ve ...

... and external and the shower is much easier and a lot less painful way for me to clean. I know over the years we have had a few members who were gay who went on to be able to resume their intimate life after LIS. Where do you live as it’s shocking a surgeon would do that to a patient. I used ...

Hi dude, I'd strongly recommend getting your hands on a rectogesic ointment (you can buy it over the counter at the Chemist). Use it 3 times a day, (preferably after a BM, and after a shower), or as directed by the pharmacist. I'd also recommend adding Epsom salts to your baths. You can also take ba...

... dishes because of all the blood I lost today. With my lifestyle and the relationship I have.... I can't afford to have this kind of problem. Being gay....it'd be a huge problem for me if my boyfriend and I ever wanted to get intimate. I need help desperately. If anyone can offer assistance and ...

So, here goes, I suppose. I've never posted here before so excuse my idiocy. I am a Gay Bottom with some tiny hems and an AF. They have never bled before, the hems have cause no pain whatsoever, the AF only causes pain during rare painful BM's and when I play with ...

Heey, I can empathize with you. I am also a gay man and I used to like anal sex, until not being careful with it caused me a chronic anal fissure. I have not had surgery yet but I am pretty much resolved to No anal sex for the rest of my life. ...

About three years ago, I had surgery for an anal fissure. I am a gay man and I primarily bottom. Before the surgery, anal sex felt incredible. Since the surgery, it's barely tolerable. I have started seeing a sex therapist, but he's been pretty unhelpful. ...

... Hard to sit anywhere and in the bath too. Friend got me a donut to sit on. Some what ok. Never had any surgery in my entire life. Am 56 Year old Gay male. See what sex does? Develope HPV!! and fissures. Joy!!

Hello, Y'all! I am a 26 years old gay man living in Toronto. I feel relieved to see there is a forum like this, with people willing to help each other! thanks for that you guys! I really appreciate it! My story The first anal fissure I got ...