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Sexuality Education: Anal Sex

Anal Sex Introduction:
Millions of women and men of all sexual orientations partake in anal play (rimming, inserting a finger in the rectum during oral sex, using butt plugs or dildos, holding a vibrator against the rectum, stroking the rectal opening, etc.). Anal intercourse involves full or partial insertion of the penis (or a dildo) inside the anus. Many people are concerned about introducing a body part or anything else into the anus. Can it get stuck inside? Is it possible to tear the lining of the rectum? What about sexually transmitted infections? Coming into contact with fecal matter? Does anal sex hurt? These and other related issues are addressed within this channel.

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My wife says we can't have anal sex because she has hemorrhoids is this true?

I's anal sex safe after hysterectomy,4-weeks ago.

i'm 32 yr old, married guy. recently my wife and i havetried anal sex. my ? is if this normal, is it okay or could it cause any problems to her or myself?

How safe or risky is anal sex 2 weeks after a total hysterectomy?

hello i am 21 my name is adam. i looked at a topic about a guy who's girlfriend wanted to use a strap on on him. he said he was intrested and wanted advice. i also am intrested in doing this with my g ....

Dear Friend,I'm a homosexual person and I've been in a very successful relationship since 2 years,I'm the active person and I have a concern about my partner.I sometimes ejaculate(release sperm) insid ....

out of curiosity me and my boyfriend tried anal sex ....we did not use protection and i think alittle bit of semen leaked down towards the vagina,i'm not sure about on it but i quickly cleaned it off ....

I am a 38 year old bisexual male, and I use a vibrator for sexual pleasure.What I would like to know is if using it will hurt my rectum.

This is probably a unique question. My bf and I have a very open relationship and we have begun exploring anal sex, but we are both stumped on this. I can only reach climax through anal sex and he say ....

Can a woman have an orgasim by anal sex?

I have a new girl friend and she has exposed me to some new things sexually. She enjoys 1) light erotic spanking (me spanking her) 2) Analingus by way of me doing it to her with my tongue and my ....

Hi I am 18, with a unique question for you. I have flaps of skin around my...ass. They are at the top and fall down which they extened a distance just before you can not see anymore. They have a ruff ....

I want to know if I can use vaginal douche for anal douche? I've read that anal douche-ing is recommended for couples who engage in oral-anal sex, or "rimming". Please advise.

My Husband and I have a question, We have recently started trying different things of intrest to us, We have begun to explore anal sex for him and I. While pentrating him with a sex toy he began to r ....

I was wondering if there are any health risks pertaining to or caused by anal intercourse, especially in the female body. Where can I find furhter information regarding this concern?

Hello, My wife and I are interested in me performing Analingus on her. We have been married for a little over a year, and were both virgins when we got married. I had hepatitis A about 8 yrs ag ....

I think I have a tear in my anus. My husband and I had anul sex and now when I have a B.M. I bleed. I am scared and would like some advie on how to treat it.

I am a virgin, as is my fiancee. We are both disease free, and drug free, as well as monogamous. What are the risks (if any) of anal rimming for a couple like us? Can someone get a throat ....

i want to know wheyher anal sex if done properly may hurt anal sphincter or incontinence or not?

Hi! I'm 16 years old and I'm just getting into a sexual relationship with a girl. Aparently she is more experienced than i am and i wanted to know how safe is oral and anal sex. Are there any precauti ....

Hello, My wife have small asshole, my penis is normal size, when I trying for anal sex, it is very deficit for me put into her anus, she suffer great pain in her anus then she refuse to do this type ....

Hello! I am not sure how to address this issue. My husband and I have been married for 13 years. He has been overseas for the last 9 months. Yes, he had an affair. We are wokring through that. We agre ....

me and my girl want 2 have anal sex but i'm not sure if its safe we both are healthy, disease free (including stds, aids, etc.) so can i have anal sex without a condom and ejaculate in her anus wit ....

hi thank you so much for your previouse answer I've asked you about anal sex and you've recomended me to use lubricant . what kind of lubricant do you recommend ? thank you indeed bye

Im a 21 year old gay guy, Ive been unable to have anal sex for about a half a year now..its way too painfull...I feel dry and sore all around my rectum and a little bit up into my anus...if I use a co ....

dear dr.Konstance McCaffree ; Is anal sex okay or not?doese it make any problem for the girls or not ? Is this kind of sex dangerous for their health or not ? thank you indeed

my wife and i make love in the massonary position.she wants me to try anul sex with her.iv tried it once when we were drunk but i think my penis is a little to big can you tell me what lubracation i s ....

First I'm horny and kinky with myself and my old girlfriend but not my current girl, I feel so guilty at times because she is a great person, a true diamond that maybe I dont even deserve,but she jus ....

ANAL sex or masturbation with dildo's, vegetables and anything not nailed down. What is the best way to stretch the rectum? Can dildo-ing the ass have any health risks? Everyday I like to do it to mys ....

I am a man whom is disabled (C4-5 Quadriplegic) and gay. I have questions and concerns about anal sex without having sensation.

me and my boyfriend have been faithful yet we have trich,could this have come from our reicent trial with anal sex?

I want to know if it is possible to become pregnant by having unprotected anal sex?

I am interested in having anal sex with my wife but have noticed that in the movies the girls that have anal sex look like their rectum is stretched. Is this permanent? I read that there is an exercis ....

What sorts of infections is a man at risk for by performing unprotected anal sex on a woman? I recently had unprotected sex with a woman, and the base of my penis became pink and irritated during sex. ....

im 28yrs married woman.me & my husband are in to heavy anal sex practicing since married.since i year i noticed that my anus hole became a black all around...i consulted a specailist DR fiscally & to ....

dear cynthia. im 28yrs married woman.me & my husband are in to heavy anal sex practicing since married.since i year i noticed that my anus hole became a black all around...i consulted a specailist D ....

What is the appoximately percentage of american males and females who have engaged in anal intercourse

Hi Dr. Birch, Here is my question. I am a 22 year old male. I've been listening to talk radio in the mornings and last week, I heard them talk about anal masturbation. I've of course heard ab ....

i was just wondering if there were any other health concerns regarding anal intercourse other than std's. Does it cause any kind of damage and is it permanent?

I found a Video that my husband made of himself. The contents were of him pleasuring himself anally with purpose built toys or objects from around the home. When I confronted him with what I had foun ....

My main concern is for myself although my wife is the cause of my questions. My wife has CP and a history of being molested as a child. Her sex drive when we first met (before we were married) was to ....

I am a male C5 quad, and I like to perform oral sex on my female partner. She enjoys this, but after prolonged stimulation of her clitoris, she says it gets numb and orgasm is harder to reach. S ....

My girlfriend--who is paraplegic--and I would like to try anal sex, but aren't sure if it will cause a bowel accident or whether it is safe for her because of her limited

About a week ago I had anal sex with my boyfriend for the first time. I am still very sore and in pain. Could I have damaged anything severe and need to see a doctor ?

My wife enjoys analingus - when I perform it on her. It doesn't bother me but can I contract a serious infection l ....

Is it possable for a man to reach an orgasm through anal entry?

About a week ago I had anal sex with my boyfriend for the first time. I am still very sore and in pain. Could I have damaged anything severe and need to see a doctor ?