Hi,
I have to disagree with rylons, that an enema is actually not recommended, and should only be advised for use by your doctor. (Enemas and douching can actually create a risk for more infections).
You can read more about how to have safer anal sex at the Go Ask Alice website (run by Health Educators at Columbia University).
There are possible infections and risks associated with anal sex for the recipient, but I am not sure about bacteria getting inside your partner's penis...some bacteria will be on the outside of his penis.
The risk for infection for you is from the possibility of tears, since the rectum and anus are not self-lubricating. It is highly recommended that you use a water-based lubricant liberally, and a condom would be a good choice; it can help make anal sex easier (penis can slide in) AND prevent any bacteria from getting on (or entering, still not sure about this one??) your partner's penis. I hope you reconsider, and choose to use a condom for these two reasons (condoms are good for other uses, not just preventing STDs/STIs!).
Go Ask Alice recommends two books:
For more information about anal sex, check out The Ultimate Guide to Anal Sex for Women by Tristan Taormino, as well as Jack Morin's book, Anal Pleasure and Health.
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Hi,
I have to disagree with rylons, that an enema is actually not recommended, and should only be advised for use by your doctor. (Enemas and douching can actually create a risk for more infections).
You can read more about how to have safer anal sex at the Go Ask Alice website (run by Health Educators at Columbia University).
There are possible infections and risks associated with anal sex for the recipient, but I am not sure about bacteria getting inside your partner's penis...some bacteria will be on the outside of his penis.
The risk for infection for you is from the possibility of tears, since the rectum and anus are not self-lubricating. It is highly recommended that you use a water-based lubricant liberally, and a condom would be a good choice; it can help make anal sex easier (penis can slide in) AND prevent any bacteria from getting on (or entering, still not sure about this one??) your partner's penis. I hope you reconsider, and choose to use a condom for these two reasons (condoms are good for other uses, not just preventing STDs/STIs!).
Go Ask Alice recommends two books:
April 21, 2009 - 12:14pmFor more information about anal sex, check out The Ultimate Guide to Anal Sex for Women by Tristan Taormino, as well as Jack Morin's book, Anal Pleasure and Health.
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