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I had anal sex today. at one point my bf went anal to vaginal. how big is my chance of getting an uti or infection and what can i do to prevent that?

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Dr. Eric Fete answered

Specializes in Emergency Medicine

Big: big chance as the anus/rectum is heavily colonized with bacteria was he wearing a condom? I would recommend going in the other order and not anal to vaginal. or just don't do anal. good hygiene right afterwards (and voiding) is all you can do afterwards.

Answered 1/21/2016

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