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Will anal sex cause long term damage? i do it 2-3 times a month for 6 months now. is this bad?

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Safe sex: Anal sex can cause stretching and/or tearing of the anal tissues. Tearing of the anal tissues can open a pathway for HIV and hepatitis virus infection. Condoms can help make this practice safer, but will not eliminate risk.

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Answered 2/1/2015

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