Jan 17, 2026
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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...
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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...
Extreme anal insertion can carry several documented long-term risks—most notably increased risk of tears that can aggravate hemorrhoids, potential fecal leakage or incontinence in some people, and hei...
Receptive anal sex carries higher risks for HIV and other sexually transmitted infections and can cause traumatic injuries that sometimes lead to chronic pain or fecal incontinence; however, a combina...