Question 1

is anal sex safe?

Accepted Answer

Yes and no: The anus is not made for sex, it does not produce any natural lubrication. So if your going to try it, then you need plenty of high quality artificial lube (astroglide or pjur), go slow, be gentle and if it hurts, stop. Also the anus is very susceptible to catching stds, so make sure your partner does not have any.

Question 2

is anal sex safe? no matter how much your partner cleans and preps is it clean and safe ?

Accepted Answer

Not really: Just like in any big city, some streets are one-way and some streets are two-way. A vagina is created or evolved to be a two-way street (penis in and out; baby out). However, the gastrointestinal tract is designed to be one-way, with an opening on each end. Food goes in the mouth, and the brown stuff goes out the butt. The brown stuff is billions of bacteria, sometimes viruses, occasionally worms.

Question 3

is anal sex safe after a medical abortion?

Accepted Answer

Why not hold off a : Little? It is recommended that you avoid sexual activities involving vaginal penetration for 2 weeks after a surgical abortion assuming that the abortion was complete ; you have been medically cleared by your physician. There can be variation in provider recommendations.

Question 4

is anal sex safe after 5 days of a medical abortion?

Accepted Answer

See below: Abortion, regardless of method, is a major event in anybody's life. Difficult the decision, difficult going through it, and difficult the after effects. Resuming sex post-abortion is a highly individualized experience and best to discuss openly with your partner and to resume sex whenever you feel physically, emotionally, and sexually healed. As opinions vary, best to ask question to your MD.

Question 5

is anal sex safe after recovery from rectocele repair?

Accepted Answer

Perhaps not: Anal sex could result in recurrence of the rectocele as well as damage to the repaired area.

Question 6

i believe i have an undiagnosed rectocele. is anal sex safe?

Accepted Answer

No: Start by having your rectal condition diagnosed properly and treated as recommended by your doc. Allow for healing time once treated. Anal sex may worsen your condition if not treated properly first.

Question 7

is anal sex safe if using the right lubricant and a lot of foreplay?

Accepted Answer

Protection: Anal intercourse is perfectly healthy as long as barrier protection (a condom) is used.  While your risk of pregnancy is much lower (but not zero), there is still a risk of obtaining a sexually transmitted disease unless you use protection.

Question 8

is anal sex safer? what precautions need to be taken before it? n is lubricant required for it?? what kind of lubricant??

Accepted Answer

Anal Intercourse: Safer? Anal sex does not lead to pregnancy. However - infections can be transmitted through this route. The tissues are delicate and can be injured during anal sex. Would recommend use of condom and  water based lubricant.

Question 9

is anal sex safe if my partner and i are std free?

Accepted Answer

Usually: Many couples enjoy anal sex.  It is generally not unsafe for either partner.

Question 10

is homosexual anal sex safe? not in terms of std's but in terms of possible harm to your body. does it lead to problems if done regularly?

Accepted Answer

Yes possible: to damage complex anal  spinctor mechanism , which controls and prevents flatus , and  feces ( stool )  if damaged you may not able to control your flatus ( gas) and may leak the stool., besides STD s  as you mentioned

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