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I've been having anal sex but without proper lubrication and i got tears in my anus so i put neosporin in my anus too protect from infection this ok?

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Dr. Carolyn Messere answered

Be careful: Neosporin is probably okay for this, but I would add soaking in warm water with epsom salts and increasing your fluid and fiber intake. I don't have to tell you to practice safe sex and use adequate lubrication in the future, but I will anyway. Please take care of yourself. Those tears increase your risk of sexually transmitted disease.

Answered 1/8/2015

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A member asked:

I've been having anal sex but without proper lubrication and i got tears in my anus so i put neosporin in my anus too protect from infection this ok?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Carolyn Messere answered

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