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Sexpert Q & A: Is Anal Sex Unsafe?

Dear Yvonne,
My guy wants to have anal sex. Is it safe?
- Tatiana

 

Dear Tatiana,
Unprotected anal sex is a high-risk sexual behavior, especially when it comes to HIV transmission. Using a latex condom lowers your risk for acquiring HIV or other sexually transmitted infections during anal intercourse. Furthermore, the experience can be enhanced and made even safer with a water-based lubricant which is specifically for anal intercourse. For an easier and safer anal sex experience, make sure that the condom-covered penis is well lubricated. Then, just try to relax during penetration, as your partner takes care not to tear the delicate lining of your rectum.  

Dr. Yvonne Kristin Fulbright is a sex educator, relationship expert, columnist and founder of Sexuality Source Inc. She is the author of several books including, “Touch Me There! A Hands-On Guide to Your Orgasmic Hot Spots.”

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9 Responses to “Sexpert Q & A: Is Anal Sex Unsafe?”

Comment by Claude

Greetings,
I’ve always been curious, but I would like to know. I’ve heard many words of advice from different sex advisors and sex experts, but what I would like to know is what would, a woman such as yourself being very attractive yourself but being in a business oh physical interraction and intimacy, what do you find attractive in a man? I mean does the man have to be the picture of superior male health? Or can the man be average, does the person have to be a casenova in bed, or is it about the feelings as well? I ask this because I myself am an extremely physicaly driven person, and the whole aspect of sex is an enthralling adventure for me, but I may not be a supermodel either. All the years ive listened to advice, the one thing ive never heard is what do these “sexperts” desire in the oposite sex. You might have mentioned that in the past, but I probably missed it, so I was just wondering if you could possibly fill me in. After being subjected to all kinds of questions that would make some people uncomfortable, and talking about sex for so long, does that affect how you preceive your mate, if at all?
Thankyou

 
Comment by Bike Bubba

Lessee; participants need to:

1. Use a condom.
2. Use a lot of lube.
3. Relax (if you’re the victim)
4. Be very careful not to tear rectal tissues.

The consequences if one fails; massive infection from feces, blood, and other body fluids commonly released during sex. Yes, I think we can safely say that anal sex is NOT safe. It’s not every sexual practice, after all, the exposes its victims to a massive e coli infection if a fairly involved set of safety procedures is not followed.

I know the world is becoming ever more politically correct, but please, let’s admit the obvious here.

 
Comment by backdoor

It’s the relax part she has to remember.

 
Comment by lisa

don’t knock it til you’ve tried it! done with the right partner, who knows how to please his partner during anal sex it’s the greatest pleasure you could possibly imagine!!

 
Comment by lisa

Done with the right person who knows how to please a woman, it’s the greatest pleasure you could possibly imagine!! Just be sure to use lots of lubricant.

 
Comment by JohnG

Come on Bubba,
This is a very common form of sex, and you have to be careful to have safe sex no matter where you find pleasure. I understand you may not like this form, but people should see the facts, unclouded by bias.

 
Comment by jack lewis

Ms. Fulbright … i can’t believe that you would not offer a negative comment in your reply about anal sex …. in this absence you by default condone that form of sex ….
this is borderline prfessionally irresponsible …

you even mention the delicate lining of the rectum which of course seems to support the notion that the function of that section of the body is exclusive … if you do some homework you will discover that the rectum is’nt designed for being stretched ….

we already have sex organs to begin with … the act of anal sex is deviant and unfortunately it would seem that many in our world have surrendered into accepting it as normal behavior for fear of being labeled backward or moralistic …. what’s next … including animals in the bedroom ?

btw : just because it is a common practice does’nt make it right !

 
Comment by Bike Bubba

It’s not whether I like it or not. It’s just that when a particular activity is likely to bring feces and other substances into the bloodstream of someone I love or myself, I tend to call that dangerous.

You may think it’s no big deal. I think you’re out of your mind.

 
Comment by Bike Bubba

Nothing to do with whether I like it or not. I just think that an activity that has a high risk of resulting in a massive e coli infection (or any of a host of other infections) deserves to be called “dangerous.” Just because a lot of people do it doesn’t change this basic fact.

 

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