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Can using anal plugs for sex play be dangerous?

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Dr. Michael Sinclair answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Maybe: The anus is not intended for sex, so it does not have any significant amount of natural lubricant. If you are going to be inserting anything into your anus, use lots of high quality lube, be gentle, go slow, make sure it is clean before you insert it, and if it hurts, stop!

Answered 8/12/2012

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