Sex, Etc. -- Is it okay to have anal sex?

Is it okay to have anal sex?

Anal intercourse is when a man's penis enters his partner's anus. Some people find it very pleasurable. Some people don't. Some people are curious about it. Some people have no interest in trying it. You will have to decide for yourself whether or not it is something you want to do with a sexual partner. Also, whether it is right or wrong is up to you to decide for yourself.

Since the anus is not capable of producing its own lubrication (as the vagina can) and the tissue of the anus is very fragile, it is important that additional water-soluble lubrication (such as K-Y Jelly or Astro Glide) be used during anal sex. Without lubrication, there may be pain, discomfort, and possibly tearing of the tissue in the anus. During anal intercourse, the anal sphincter muscle must be relaxed (which can be helped by gentle stroking and penetration of a finger into the anus). Go slowly and, by all means, if it's not comfortable, then stop!

A condom is absolutely necessary during anal sex. Couples who engage in anal intercourse need to know that it is one of the riskiest of all sexual behaviors and is one of the primary ways that HIV can be spread sexually. Also, a heterosexual couple who engages in anal intercourse should NEVER put the penis into the vagina after it has been in the anus without changing the condom or washing the penis first. The bacteria in the anus can cause severe vaginal infections in women.

It is possible to get pregnant through anal sex if semen drips out of the anus into the opening of the vagina, which is not far away (another good reason to use a condom).

People have a lot of different feelings about anal sex. Some people think that only gay people (homosexuals) have anal sex. But that's not true. Anal sex is practiced by both homosexual and heterosexual couples. At the same time, some homosexual couples and some heterosexual couples never engage in anal sex.

Before engaging in anal intercourse, make sure that you and your partner have discussed and agreed upon it. Never pressure someone or let someone pressure you into having anal sex.

Your Comments

RE: anal

Posted by: DanR on Jan 14th, 2008 10:05am

As you have read above, anal sex is one of the riskiest
forms of sexual behavior. It is difficult to say what your
probability of getting an STD is, as there are many factors
that would contribute to this. Since we can't diagnose you
online, your best bet at this point would is to visit a
clinic and get tested for any STDs. If you need help
finding a local clinic, see this link:
http://www.sexetc.org/page/get_tested/.

anal

Posted by: curiousaboutsex on Jan 12th, 2008 5:10pm

i had anal sex without a condom and im worried what should i
do. and what is the probalbility of getting an std

i want to...

Posted by: uncertainfreak on Dec 9th, 2007 1:29am

for a while i didnt know straight people could have anal sex
and now that i do, i want to do it soo badly. but ive never
even had regular sex before... well with a girl only.

i want to...

Posted by: uncertainfreak on Dec 9th, 2007 1:28am

for a while i didnt know straight people could have anal sex
and now that i do, i want to do it soo badly.

RE: Pregnancy is possible..

Posted by: DanR on Oct 29th, 2007 1:19pm

It is possible, but not likely, that a woman will get
pregnant from anal intercourse. When a guy inserts his
penis into a female partner's anus, and he ejaculates, the
semen can drip into the vaginal opening, increasing her risk
of becoming pregnant. However, a woman cannot get pregnant
from semen entering into the anus. Keeping this in mind, we
can see that going to the bathroom after anal intercourse
will not have any effect on whether a woman gets pregnant of
not.

Pregnancy is possible..

Posted by: starryeyedmusiclover on Oct 24th, 2007 8:39pm

when having anal sex IF your partner does not wait until he
has fully ejaculated and waits a few moments before pulling
out. Going to the bathroom right after anal sex does help a
lot.

uh-o: Response

Posted by: StacieS on Aug 22nd, 2007 12:35pm

Some of it may "dry up in there" but some of it could
possibly drip out, into your vagina and cause a pregnancy.
There is another, even more important reason to use condoms
when you have anal sex: STDs. If your partner is already
infected with a sexually transmitted disease then you are at
HIGH risk to get it through anal sex. The only way to
protect yourself is to use a condom - or stop having sex.
Many STDs are life-long, like HIV, herpes and HPV. Take
care!

uh-o

Posted by: Ahstennischick on Aug 21st, 2007 6:39pm

okay yesterday i had anal sex with my boyfriend and he
ejaculated in my anus. he says i cant get pregnant if the
cum goes into my anus becuase it dries up in there. is that
true?

Response

Posted by: FUNKY COLD MEDINA on Aug 9th, 2007 8:23pm

I DONT KNOW WHAT 2 DO... I WANNA TRY IT BUT THEN I DONT

Calm Down

Posted by: drm180 on Jul 10th, 2007 8:09pm

If you think it's so bad, don't read this stuff. Some people
like things some people don't.Keep your negative comments to
yourself. Liking different things is what makes people like
eachother. Could you imagine everyone being the same and
liking the same things?

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