Sexual relationships are, for many of us, a very important part of our lives. Even when we are not in a relationship, our sexuality usually remains a key part of who we are and how we choose to live. This information has been written for people with Crohn's or Colitis and their partners to provide information on this topic. This leaflet has been written for people with Crohn's or Colitis and their partners to provide information on this topic.

I have been diagnosed with Crohn's disease and am a gay man. Is it harmful to have anal sex under normal circumstances? It's amazing how one spot can be both the source of so much pleasure and also so much discomfort. Frustrating to say the least, but it's great that you are making the most of your situation while keeping safety in mind.

Receptive anal intercourse and its association with sexually transmitted infections and human papillomavirus—related anal dysplasia has been well studied in various at-risk groups including men who have sex with men. However, the relationship between receptive anal intercourse and its potential complications in patients with inflammatory bowel disease is not fully understood. This narrative review discusses sexually transmitted infections and anal dysplasia in patients with inflammatory bowel disease who engage in receptive anal intercourse and the lack of evidence-based data to guide clinical practice. It addresses the psychosocial effects of stigmatization in these patients and its consequences in the clinical encounter.