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A member asked:
I had anal sex with my partner. although we used protection, i noticed i was bleeding and very sore right after, should i be worried for std's?
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Anal sex: Anal sex has a high risk for spreading stds. It is important to keep using protection and also to have std screens every 6 months for safety sake.
Answered 11/13/2014
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Probably not STD: Anal receptive intercourse such as you describe can be painful both during and after the act. The findings you describe suggest injury rather than an STD. Unlike the vagina, the anal-rectal area wasn't designed by nature to accommodate an erect penis. Keep in mind, however, that STD's are more likely to occur in tissues, whether anal or vaginal, that are inflamed, injured or irritated.
Answered 11/13/2014
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