Jan 17, 2026
Most ViewedHarms of anal sex
Anal sex carries distinct and documented harms compared with other sexual activities, most notably increased risk of sexually transmitted infections (including a substantially higher risk of HIV trans...
HIV Transmission
The transmission of HIV through anal sex, particularly for receptive partners.
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Most ViewedWhat are safe enema practices and medical risks associated with anal douching?
Anal douching — the practice of flushing the rectum with liquid before anal sex or play — is common among people who take a receptive role in anal intercourse but is not medically required for safety ...
Jan 13, 2026
Are there gender-specific anatomical or biological reasons transmission risks differ in anal sex?
Receptive anal exposure carries higher per-act transmission risk for many sexually transmitted infections, including HIV, because the rectal mucosa is biologically more fragile and prone to microtears...
Jan 10, 2026
What is the medical evidence on non-therapeutic child circumcision?
The medical evidence on non-therapeutic child circumcision is contested: some systematic reviews and major pediatric bodies report measurable lifetime reductions in specific infections and cancers, wh...
Jan 9, 2026
What are the safest techniques and solutions recommended by clinicians for anal douching?
Clinicians and sexual-health educators converge on a cautious, minimalist approach to anal douching: use small-volume, gently delivered, warm isotonic or plain water; lubricate the tip; keep the rinse...