Sorry to liken anal sex to food, but if it were a sandwich, then you and your partner would be the slices of bread and lube would be the good stuff inside. Because anal sex without lube would be not only dry, but also pointless. In fact, unlike a sad sammie, lubeless anal sex can actually be dangerous. The friction can cause actual microtears to the skin and anus, leading to infection.

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Q&A: Is Anal Sex Safe? Or Will I End Up in Adult Diapers?
Hello Dr. Debby, my guy loves anal sex. Frankly, I do at some points during his erection, too not when he has a full erection, though - OUCH! Anyway, the question is this: will frequent anal sex ruin my muscle, causing me to have to wear a diaper later in life?


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Let's just get right to it: Anal sex can be totally safe—and all taboos about it really need to go away like, yesterday. This is not a rare activity! While she says that research on the whole "is anal sex safe" question is limited, more than 20 percent of women ages 20 to 39 have had anal sex. That said, there are some factors that may get in the way of safe anal sex.



Back to Sexual health. Penetrative anal sex has a higher risk of spreading STIs than many other types of sexual activity. This is because the lining of the anus is thin and can be easily damaged, which makes it more vulnerable to infection. Use a water-based lubricant, which is available from pharmacies. Oil-based lubricants such as lotion and moisturiser can cause latex condoms to break or fail.