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STI Transmission

The text mentions that anal sex carries a higher likelihood of mucosal tears, which can facilitate the transmission of STIs, including HIV, chlamydia, gonorrhea, hepatitis, herpes, HPV, and syphilis.

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Jan 15, 2026
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What are safe douching practices and medical risks associated with enemas before anal sex?

Anal douching (rectal douching or enemas) is a common pre-coital hygiene practice but is not medically necessary and carries measurable risks—particularly to the rectal mucosa and for transmission of ...

Jan 18, 2026
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What specific health risks are associated with anal sex and how are they prevented?

Anal sex carries specific physical and infectious risks—most importantly a higher likelihood of mucosal tears that facilitate transmission of STIs (including HIV, chlamydia, gonorrhea, hepatitis, herp...

Jan 10, 2026

How to prevent tears or infections from anal play?

Preventing tears and infections from anal play centers on three practical pillars: reduce friction, avoid cross-contamination, and respect pain as a warning sign. Core measures are abundant lubricatio...

Jan 9, 2026

What techniques and lubricants are safest for reducing anal tissue injury during sex?

The safest approach to reducing anal tissue injury combines careful technique — slow, relaxed, communicated, and progressive penetration — with judicious lubricant choice: thick, long‑lasting formulas...

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