Question 1

do i need a condom during anal sex?

Accepted Answer

I would recommend it: Sti's can pass through any form of sexual contact and anal sex is included. The male can also suffer from an increased risk of urinary tract infections, separate from the sti's from entering an area full of e.Coli germs.

Question 2

any downsides using vaseline without a condom during anal sex?

Accepted Answer

STDs: Without a condom you're running the risk of getting an std like hpv, hepatitis b, or hiv. A person doesn't have to have symptoms to be infected.

Question 3

i had anal sex during ovulation with out a condom and i'm worried about a drip. i took plan be the day after, will it work?

Accepted Answer

Anal sex: Yes, plan B will protect you.

Question 4

i had a condom break during anal sex.did not notice until after i finished. he said hes negative. no cuts or blood, just broken condom. am i at risk?

Accepted Answer

At risk if...: At risk for STI if partner has STI (whether he knows or not). Also, there are billions of bacteria coming down into the anal-rectal area all day long, such as E. coli, Klebsiella and all sorts of other species. Scientists say there are more bacteria in the intestinal tract than there are human cells in our entire body (we are outnumbered). To stay safe, an anus should be reserved for just pooping.

Question 5

i'm gay and i was having anal sex with a condom, i was the top , seen condom on the ground and i'm worried it came off during sex, what is my hiv risk?

Accepted Answer

Depends : Will depend on the HIV status of your partner.   see a doctor to arrange baseline and follow up testing and advice around whether you need prevention therapy while waiting.  If partners status unknown you may need 2 tests several months apart to check

Question 6

during anal sex can the person inserting penis into anus contract hiv if no condom was used and there was a lot of feces?

Accepted Answer

Not the issue: Unless receiver is bleeding, bigger risk is local trauma to mucous membranes lining interior of anus/rectum getting local damage and leaking small amounts of blood at same time "penis partner" has skin damage to penis. Much higher risk to transmit other way, but can happen. Test in 60 days if concerned.

Question 7

partner has urethritis-doc said it was from anal sex not sti. he has taken antibiotics for over 24 hours. condom broke during sex. do i need to get tested?

Accepted Answer

Not particularly: Anal sex with an unshielded penis exposes his urethra to E.coli, yeast &amp; numerous other intestine germs that can easily cause it to become infected. Your vagina occasionally has these germs hang around because of its close location near the anus. You can tolerate them unless they are pounded into your urethra in which case you get a UTI, not a STD.

Question 8

during anal sex last nyt(condom used).hwevr, there ws sme bleeding frm da receptive partner & thre ws blood around da base of my penis & scrotum. which irritated my skin and it felt like i had cuts. i washed my penis wth soap/water.shld i be worried?

Accepted Answer

: Yes. Especially if you or your partner(s) have HIV or other STDs. Ask them. If you have never been tested now is a good time to do so.

HIV is very widespread in SA in my understanding. Go to Uptodate.com and read The BASICS about HIV.  Then read 
Beyond the Basics.  Share with your contact.  Your Drs May be able to provide meds to decrease risk of getting HIV. Be Careful.

Question 9

how safe is anal sex with condoms?

Accepted Answer

Reasonable: Propperly protected, there is not a significant difference in std/hiv transmission risk w/anal intercourse w/condoms.

Question 10

what kind of condom is best for anal sex?

Accepted Answer

Anal sex: Any condom - however i must caution against anal sex. The anus is designed to excrete as an exit for by products - it is not designed as an entry point. If you love your partner then avoid anal sex -.

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I'm gay and i was having anal sex with a condom, i was the top , seen condom on the ground and i'm worried it came off during sex, what is my hiv risk?

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During anal sex can the person inserting penis into anus contract hiv if no condom was used and there was a lot of feces?

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Partner has urethritis-doc said it was from anal sex not sti. he has taken antibiotics for over 24 hours. condom broke during sex. do i need to get tested?

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During anal sex last nyt(condom used).hwevr, there ws sme bleeding frm da receptive partner & thre ws blood around da base of my penis & scrotum. which irritated my skin and it felt like i had cuts. i washed my penis wth soap/water.shld i be worried?

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