Could Frequent and Lengthy Masturbation Sessions Dispose to Hemorrhoids?

Background: Normal anal vein-containing-cushions are located in the wall of the rectum and anus and may become enlarged symptomatically and displaced to the distal of the anal canal and form the hemorrhoids. Multiple predisposing factors have been proposed for hemorrhoid development. Masturbation refers to the sexual self stimulation of one’s genitals, usually to the point of orgasm. Hypothesis: We hypothesized that frequent and lengthy masturbation is a predisposing factor for development of hemorrhoid. Rationale and Discussion: During masturbation, impaired venous return and consequently congestion of blood in the anal cushions and engorgement of the hemorrhoid plexus occurs. We found, through a literature review, that other conditions which enhance the development of hemorrhoids act by a similar mechanism in which venous return is impaired. Conclusion: We suggest designing a research project to answer the question whether the prevalence of hemorrhoids is higher among people who have excessive and lengthy masturbation than the normal population.