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The topic is about the risk of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) associated with receptive anal intercourse, including HIV, and the importance of testing and prevention.

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Jan 11, 2026
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What medical signs after anal intercourse require urgent care and what should clinicians ask?

After anal intercourse, certain symptoms — heavy or prolonged rectal bleeding, severe or worsening abdominal pain, objects retained in the rectum, high fever, or signs of systemic infection — warrant ...

Feb 5, 2026

What are the documented health risks and harm‑reduction practices associated with receptive anal intercourse for women?

(RAI) in women carries documented physical and infectious risks—most notably a higher per‑act risk of and increased vulnerability to because rectal tissue is fragile and prone to microtears . Evidence...

Feb 5, 2026

How do beliefs about hygiene, condom use and sexual pleasure compare with clinical evidence on circumcision’s health effects?

Public beliefs that improves hygiene, reduces the need for condoms, or consistently changes are widespread, but clinical evidence presents a more nuanced picture: circumcision can reduce some infectio...

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