We have a few videos here on the site discussing just what you are asking. Here is a link to one of them: https://www.empowher.com/media/video/it-normal-engage-anal-sex-dr-clark-video
Are you using condoms? There are a few things that can be passed along to your partner via anal sex, besides STDs, such as Giardia. It is a good idea to use a condom. You could end up with internal and external hemorrhoids which can be pretty uncomfortable. If your partner is gentle and you are comfortable and you are monogamous, there is no huge risk to anal sex other than those I've already mentioned. But anytime you bleed, you have an opening for infection to get into your bloodstream in a place that can have a fair amount of bacteria. That is something you definitely want to be aware of. A local infection around your anus could mean an abscess, which would likely require medical attention.
If you are both comfortable and extremely careful about infection control, you should have sex in whatever manner you like. But there are risks to anal sex that are different than vaginal intercourse, and you should be aware of that and cautious about your health.
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Hi Anonymous-
We have a few videos here on the site discussing just what you are asking. Here is a link to one of them: https://www.empowher.com/media/video/it-normal-engage-anal-sex-dr-clark-video
Are you using condoms? There are a few things that can be passed along to your partner via anal sex, besides STDs, such as Giardia. It is a good idea to use a condom. You could end up with internal and external hemorrhoids which can be pretty uncomfortable. If your partner is gentle and you are comfortable and you are monogamous, there is no huge risk to anal sex other than those I've already mentioned. But anytime you bleed, you have an opening for infection to get into your bloodstream in a place that can have a fair amount of bacteria. That is something you definitely want to be aware of. A local infection around your anus could mean an abscess, which would likely require medical attention.
If you are both comfortable and extremely careful about infection control, you should have sex in whatever manner you like. But there are risks to anal sex that are different than vaginal intercourse, and you should be aware of that and cautious about your health.
April 13, 2010 - 6:41amThis Comment
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