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Self Rectal Exam

I recently inserted my finger in my anus recently for a self-examination and felt what felt like two hard ridges.  This isn't something that I've really done before so I don't know what it normally feels like.  Is this normal?  Should I be worried that this is growth or something?
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101028 tn?1419603004
be seen to find out if it's scar tissue, something normal or something worth worrying about.
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Yes I do, never without protection and not for some time (5-6 months)
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101028 tn?1419603004
the best thing to do if you are concerned is to see your provider. hard to tell from your description what you were feeling.

do you engage in anal sex?

grace
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Really?  How far in are they?
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1331558 tn?1317687687
I think you might have encounter the sphincter muscles, my friend.  
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