Is Anal Sex Dangerous?

Just how dangerous is anal sex? What are the risks? Let's have a lighthearted look at the reality and put things into perspective.

Is Anal Sex Dangerous?

ARE YOU DIPPING INTO POOP?

Poop waits in the sigmoid colon and not the rectum. The rectum is usually a poop free zone. The liberal amount of lubrication used in anal sex will prevent it sticking to your penis anyway. The most common cause of a poopy penis is her failure to clean properly first so perhaps it's best you have a look first. Obviously there's nasty bacteria up there so leave the ass to mouth stuff to stupid people if you don't want salmonella.

Is Anal Sex Dangerous?

DOESN'T ANAL MAKE YOU WANT TO HAVE A HUGE DUMP?

When faeces passes the rectosigmoid junction, or at least puts pressure on it we have a sense of needing the toilet. Should it fill the rectum then the desire to poop increases considerably. If you've ever needed a poop but found yourself waiting in a queue then that's a bit like what it feels to have penis up there. Thankfully I know of no case where a girl had vacated her bowels in the middle of anal sex. That said, perhaps if she's got tummy trouble it might be worth postponing anal.

The feeling of fullness, combined with a relaxed sphincter, will make her want to poop after anal, so be a good boy and let her use the toilet first.

Relax youre safe, honest.
Relax you're safe, honest.

CAN I BE INJURED UP THERE?

The rectum wall is thinner than the vaginal wall and less stretchy but it's not wet paper towel many make it out to be. Penises are blunt and not sharp or pointy. Pressure against the rectal wall will cause it to slide along rather than punch a hole in it. Injuries during anal sex tend to be due to sticking stupid stuff there

To infinity and beyond. This scene was deleted from toy story.
To infinity and beyond. This scene was deleted from toy story.

The rectum is 4 to 6 inches deep, so about the size of most men. Positions where your knees are drawn to your chest will straighten your rectum and allow deeper penetration. Much anal discomfort is down to not straightening your self out up there. Hitting the rectosigmoid junction or more likely the bend before it causes a mild dull pain. Hard thrusting can increase this pain enough for some women to think they're getting damaged.

Yep size does matter
Yep size does matter

I've taken many a good hammering and not been injured. Anal sex is common yet hospitals are not inundated with ass injuries.

CAN THE SPHINCTER BE DAMAGED?

Does wiping feel like this? You might have an anal fissure.
Does wiping feel like this? You might have an anal fissure.

YES, and this is where your most at risk. Have you ever passed a very large dry stool? The type you got to grab the toilet seat, push hard and grimace. Did you feel any stinging sensation afterwards that perhaps lasted a few days? Congratulations you've ripped your asshole and won an anal fissure. Not surprisingly anal sex without adequate lubricant can cause the same problem. Don't worry just relax, eat.a high fibre diet and mother nature will fix things.

DOES ANAL INCREASE RISK OF CATCHING AN STD?

NO. This is the biggest myth out there. The argument is because the rectum is thinner, or their may be anal fissures that viruses can pass more easily. While that is certainly true it is just as true to say viruses don't have that much difficulty infecting you via normal sex. If your partner has an STD your going to catch it regardless of whatever type of sex your doing. Perhaps the real reason anal increases the risk is many don't bother with condoms since you can't get pregnant. In short if you don't want an STD don't have sex with infected people.

No anal sex wont give you wuhan coronavirus so its ok with Asians too.
No anal sex won't give you wuhan coronavirus so it's ok with Asians too.

DOES ANAL SEX GIVE YOU CANCER?

It's always difficult to identify why cancer occurred in a patient. Was it diet, smoking, genes or just old age. Or perhaps it was because twenty years ago you had anal sex. I think people with cancer have enough to deal with without speculation that their sex lives were to blame. I'm not disregarding the possibility but lets look at it logically. Smoking is the biggest cause of cancer yet most smokers won't get cancer even though they smoke several times a day. Do you have anal sex several times a day? Probably not, you most likely do it once in a while. Like those "bacon causes cancer" scare stories the risk is blown out of proportion.

How you relax your sphincter is entirely up to you
How you relax your sphincter is entirely up to you

CONCLUSION

YES Anal sex carries risks but so does regular sex and the risk isn't that much greater if you take care, stay lubed and don't stick play hide the hamster.

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Most Helpful Guys

  • its not dangerous and really fun
    ARE YOU DIPPING INTO POOP? yes there is no salmonella there and no hazard unless she is sick. after the sex we take shower.
    DOESN'T ANAL MAKE YOU WANT TO HAVE A HUGE DUMP? maybe only at first but it is so joyful sensation
    CAN I BE INJURED UP THERE? yes.. that is why you need a proper preparation
    CAN THE SPHINCTER BE DAMAGED? only if you are with a butt plug that is huge and for long periods of time
    DOES ANAL SEX GIVE YOU CANCER? no, not at all but if you hold your shit for many hours in you that may cause a cancer
    DOES ANAL INCREASE RISK OF CATCHING AN STD? no, unless the partner already has std in their body

  • You have won my "Favorite Person Of The Month" award with this post.

    To infinity and WAY beyond!!!
    To infinity and WAY beyond!!!
    Is Anal Sex Dangerous?

Most Helpful Girls

  • It feels good, recommend going to the toilet first and have your guy wear a condom. If he's thick and long like my ex dont bother. A favourite of mine is a but plug while my boyfriend foes me doggystyle

    • A vibrating dildo is better than a butt plug in that scenario. :-)

  • Not dangerous if done properly with enough lube and relaxation.

    • Are you speaking with experience or just like that?

    • Are you expert on this?

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  • If there is a Hall of Fame for Anal Sex online posts?

    This should be front and center -- first display you see when you walk in. "Honey -- look at this!!!"

    AWESOME WORK POPPY!

  • I wouldn't do it without a condom because I do have an aversion to poop.

  • Anal sex, as long as it is done slowly and with plenty of lube (and of course mutual unforced consent) is not dangerous in and of itself. The danger can lie in going from anal to vaginal as infection can occur. If you're going to mix, go from vaginal to anal, never vice versa

  • no more or less risk than anything else.. and if you take the right kind of care and attention it can also be no less safer than any other act either

  • I've never understood why people freak out about it. Anal is amazing

    • Well said. How old were you when you first tried it? How did the first time go?

    • @JonJames twelve, badly

    • Jeepers. That is a rough one. Were you interested to try at least? Or no, total dirt bag hurt you?

  • its about as dangerous as falling off a 2 foot rock, i think people sometimes need to jus use their judgement and be at least 5 percent brave

  • Most people said it:
    0) Slooooow!
    1) A lot patience!
    2) Close communication
    3) A lot lube (silicon-based)
    4) Pre-showering the anus (yes, it disturbs the natural balance, but it will recover)
    5) Use a condom, same with vaginal if you don't want to see poo on your penis or make her pregnant (vaginal only)
    6) Relaxation is very important for receiving side
    7) Super-intense orgasms (both sides)

    • And for the insertion thing, that was just plain stupid of them. Always insert something, that a) fits and b) can be easily removed.

    • And: Do NOT withstand pain! DO NEVER suck it up!

  • I think anal sex has more risk then vaginal sex does
    Plus it has bacteria

    • OK. But do you still want to try?

  • I never heard of Anal Sex Dragons

    But good story

    • You have to Imagine Dragons.

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  • Not really big fan of it. I don't want to risk dealing with someones feces nor getting infection. Also i dont like to be gentle which can cause injury in such case. Of course because its a taboo and have dirty vibes about it it will be really hot in a different world were feces isn't a problem

  • What on earth is that first gif from? 😂

  • I hv never tried anal so no experience

  • I certainly wouldn't try it if you have hemmorhoids

  • I don't see how it can be dangerous if you use common sense. Just don't try to put anything too big in there. Lol

    • Put it this way. Untold loads are being pumped into female asses -- even as we read Poppy's great post. It is going to happen tonight. Tomorrow night. And so on. If it were THAT dangerous -- it would be the #1 danger on earth. I am not saying it is 100% safe for stupid people who do dumb things -- but whatever is? You can get run over walking your doggy. If two people are responsible and care about each other, including learning the ropes before you try it, I don't see any way it cannot be awesome for years to cum.

  • No dangerous.

  • Yep, always pays to use lube and a condom for good measure and totally with ya on the straightening of things. And of course, wanting it, and wanting to enjoy it. Psychological as much as physical, aye. Cheers poppy, great mytake.

  • In my opinion other than applying enough lube, going slow initially makes it easier for her. Initial strokes must be slow and with partial insertion just to make way for the 🍆

  • You can't get pregnant from anal 😊

  • There are risks but the risk that most people don't seem to understand is that the fauna in your digestive tract (Naturally occurring bacteria and yeast) and the fauna in the vagina are very different and are not compatible. Going from one orifice to the other without washing in between can result in a nasty infection. It doesn't happen often but the possibility is always there. Especially if gong from the anus to the vagina. As long as you are aware of that and take precautions, go for it.

  • Is dangerous if his cock's a monster size and her rectum's not lubed enough, besides, anal requires a lot of foreplay and preparations

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