Is it healthy to have anal sex? What are the things I need to look out for?
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Is it healthy to have anal sex? What are the things I need to look out for?
Anal sex is perfectly healthy and safe in both the long and short term. As with vaginal sex (penis-in-vagina sex), there’s a very small risk of leakage and prolapse (when your pelvic muscles weaken and cause organs to slip down) over the course of a lifetime. Anal sex can also aggravate existing hemorrhoids.
Having anal sex for the most part is safe and enjoyable, but at the same time there are different potential risks that may not be present in vaginal or oral sex. For example, the anus cannot naturally lubricate itself to reduce discomfort and friction-related concerns, such as skin injuries.