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Is there an increased risk of sti infection for celiac disease sufferers who have anal sex? worried about intestinal damage gluten caused over years
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No: The gluten injury is somewhat higher up in the small intestines. While anyone can have colitis (inflamed colon tissue) from other sources that might make anal sex painful, celiac would not be the cause. STD transfer is tissue specific and relates to the mechanics of sex.Anal sex has an abrasive component with irritation of tissues making it easier to pass germs.
Answered 1/18/2017
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