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A 22-year-old male asked:
can anal lube cause a negative effect to the anus after anal sex?
1 doctor answer • 2 doctors weighed in
Dr. Monica Michel answered
Family Medicine 12 years experience
Not usually: Anal lube should be used to avoid any trauma and should not have any bad effects afterwards- good luck
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A 21-year-old member asked:
Is there any thing bad about having anal sex with my boyfriend?
2 doctor answers • 6 doctors weighed in
Dr. Eric Kaplan answered
Colon and Rectal Surgery 42 years experience
Could be: I do not encourage anal sex. Tearing, infection, damage to sphincter leading to incontinence are some of the potential problems. The anus is an exit... Not an entrance!
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A 46-year-old member asked:
What is the big deal about anal sex?
1 doctor answer • 2 doctors weighed in
Dr. George Klauber answered
Specializes in Pediatric Urology
Some like,some don't: Some women find it exciting, some hate it. Some men like the tightness of the anus. Some men like the cushioning from partners buttocks. Big deal for some. Big negative for others.
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A 33-year-old member asked:
How do you keep from tearing from anal sex?
2 doctor answers • 3 doctors weighed in
Dr. George Klauber answered
Specializes in Pediatric Urology
Lubricate & Patience: Use plenty of water soluble lubricant and have partner insert very slowly, stopping if and when there is any pain. Anal recipient must try and bear down softly and above all relax.
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A 36-year-old member asked:
Any tips for numbing the area prior to anal sex?
1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in
Dr. Eric Kaplan answered
Colon and Rectal Surgery 42 years experience
Don't: If one is receiving anal sex for pleasure why would one want to numb the area and have no feeling. On the other hand if there is pain, that should suggest it is probably not a good thing top partake in. Just a thought. You decide.
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A 20-year-old female asked:
Is anal sex safe?
7 doctor answers • 17 doctors weighed in
Dr. Michael Sinclair answered
Family Medicine 38 years experience
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.
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Dr. Eric Kaplan commented
Colon and Rectal Surgery 42 years experience
you can also cause permanent muscle damage to the sphincter and varying degrees of incontinence. The anus is an exit, not an entrance!!
Mar 31, 2014
Dr. Brian Wolfman commented
Gastroenterology 17 years experience
Yes, it is safe in general. Use lube and use good judgment but there are not long term risks. Safe sex should always be practiced.
Jul 11, 2014
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