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Using condoms, barriers, and proper lubrication to reduce STI risk during anal play
Oil-based and petroleum-derived lubricants weaken latex rapidly, markedly increasing condom breakage and therefore the risk of mucosal injury and subsequent infection, while water- and silicone-based ...
Condoms — both external (male) and internal (female) — are the primary, evidence-backed barrier methods that and injury during when used correctly and consistently . Complementing condoms with plenty ...
Clear, explicit communication before, during, and after is the single most effective way to prevent pain, set boundaries, and respond if something goes wrong; experts and community surveys alike stres...
A small but consistent body of clinical case reports and physiological studies establishes biological plausibility that receptive anal intercourse (RAI) can injure the anal sphincter, yet population-l...
Anal play can be safe and pleasurable when approached with slow, informed preparation, ample lubrication, appropriate gear and clear communication; with proper technique the risk of long-term “permane...
Larger-than-average penises can increase the risk of certain partner injuries and infection pathways in some contexts, but the evidence is mixed, context-dependent, and limited by study design; condom...