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A member asked:
Can having anal sex often cause chlamydia?
4 doctors weighed in across 4 answers
Not the cause: Having anal sex is not the cause of chlamydia. Chlamydia is a sexually transmitted infection. Anytime you have unprotected sex you run the risk of contracting a STD. The lining of the anus is thin,does not self lubricating therefore can have small tears during intercourse. If you are concerned about possibly having a STD please see your doctor or go to a public health facility for testin
Answered 8/21/2014
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STD transmission: Chlamydia and other sexually transmitted disease can be passed to an uninfected person by an infected partner by oral, vaginal or anal sex. This can be prevented by use of a condom!
Answered 8/21/2014
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Misinformed?: Chlamydia is an infection. It is transmitted from an infected person to an uninfected human through sexual contact. The sexual act itself has no role in whether one gets infected or not.
Answered 8/24/2014
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Yes: Anal, oral, vaginal sex can all transmit chlamydia. So be safe and use protection (condom). Hope this helps. Be safe. Dr R
Answered 8/21/2014
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