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STI testing

Regular testing for sexually transmitted infections to reduce the risk of transmission

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Jan 15, 2026
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What aftercare practices speed healing and reduce infection risk after anal sex?

Good aftercare after anal sex focuses on gentle cleaning, reducing bacterial transfer, and giving delicate tissue time to heal; practical measures include sitz baths, stool softening and avoiding imme...

Jan 20, 2026

What medical advice exists for safe anal penetration sizes?

Medical guidance does not prescribe a single "safe" anal penetration size; instead clinicians and sexual-health educators emphasize progressive, individualized approaches — start very small, use abund...