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Is it safe to have anal sex during second trimester pregnancy?

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Not during prenancy: Aside from bacteria from the anus contaminating the perineum and invading the vagina which puts the fetus at risk. There is also the risk of physical injury to the anal sphincter and fetus.

Dr Higginbotham and another doctor agreed

Answered 4/28/2017

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