This topic revolves around a sensitive question about whether certain sexual practices, like anal sex and fisting, could be linked to the development of diverticulitis, which led to a severe case requiring surgery and an ostomy. The person asking feels uneasy about discussing this with a doctor and is looking for factual insights.

Here are some points shared by others:

1. There is no direct evidence linking anal sex or fisting to causing diverticulitis. However, it is noted that bowel perforation is a known risk associated with invasive procedures. For example, even routine colonoscopies can sometimes lead to bowel perforation, occurring in about 1 in 1,700 cases, and this risk increases to 1 in 700 when polyps are removed.

2. Another person shared their experience, mentioning that they also engaged in fisting and ended up with a colostomy due to bowel perforation. They highlighted the emotional difficulties that come with this, such as the loss of certain sexual practices and feelings of isolation. They also expressed hope that a surgical reversal might allow them to cautiously resume these activities in the future.