Anal Sex and Condoms | Nov 26, 2007 |
Any kind of sex must be safe! No matter what kind of sex you practice: vaginal, oral or anal, it must be protected.
Anal sex very rarely leads to unwanted pregnancy (believe it or not, there were such cases when sperm got from anus to vagina), but it does require using a condom.
Why you should use a condom for anal sex?
Sexually transmitted diseases can be easily transmitted through anal sex. What to HIV, this virus is even more likely to be transmitted though anal sex, than by vaginal or anal. The fact is that anus is not as flexible as vagina. It easier gets injured during sex, thus it is much more vulnerable to infections.
Keep in mind that anal sex transmits such STDs as anal gonorrhea, anal herpes, anal condyloma, hepatitis A and B, intestinal infections, to say nothing of HIV.
What condoms you should use for anal sex?
You can use simple condoms or special heavy-duty condoms that are designed for anal sex. Usually anal sex implies more friction, that is why condoms for anal sex should be more durable.
Do not use scented or flavored condoms as these might cause allergy. If you have latex allergy, use polyurethane condoms.
What lubricant should I use for anal sex?
Keep in mind that oil-based lubricants damage latex. That is why you should use only water-based or silicone-based lubricants with latex condoms.
If you are allergic to latex, or for some other reason use polyurethane condoms, than you can use any kind of sex lubricant, including oil-based.
There are special lubricants for anal sex. These contain benzocaine, an agent that desensitizes anus, relieves pain and makes penetration more comfortable.
Anal sex without condom
Sometimes we get so overwhelmed by passion that nothing can prevent us from sex, including absence of a condom. What should you keep in mind if you have anal sex without a condom?
- Longer intercourse– more risk. The longer anal intercourse lasts, the more risky it is.
- The more lubrication – the better. Use as much lubricant as possible. Lubricants diminish the risk of injuries, that increase the risk to get infected for both partners. So if you don't use condoms, than, at least use plenty of lubricant.
- Withdrawal (intercourse without ejaculation). Withdrawal makes unprotected anal sex less risky for the receiving partner. You can ask the giving partner to interrupt intercourse before ejaculation. However, keep in mind that this measure doesn't exclude risk, as HIV and other infections contain in pre-ejaculatory fluids.
