anal sex precautions

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Registered: 12-01-2007
anal sex precautions
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Sat, 12-01-2007 - 6:39pm


hello- long time reader, first time poster :)

my partner/"boyfriend" and i have decided to try anal. we have been experimenting, consider ourselves somewhat well educated on the subject, and have done it with previous partners.

however, since the last time i have done it, i've developed a hemorrhoid (hooray! TWO EXTREMELY EMBARRASSING SUBJECTS IN ONE MESSAGE! lol). i've tried to look into health issues and concerns, but the only thing i find when i google it is just about dispelling the myth that anal causes them, nothing about any risks.

what about disease transfer? is it the same as having an open wound? we've both been tested for various STDs, but i still worry all the time- not that i don't trust him, i'm just a germ-o-phobe. besides, i'm sure there are other things out there.

thanks so much in advance for any advice anyone can give me...

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Registered: 12-30-2003
Sat, 12-01-2007 - 7:46pm

Hi merst10, welcome!


      Jill