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Anal sex can be a pleasurable and exciting experience as long as you are aware of the risks it carries. It’s important to practice safe sex when engaging in anal intercourse in order to protect yourself from sexually transmitted infections (STIs).

Many viral infections, including herpes and HPV, may also be transmitted through anal sex, often without any visible symptoms being presented until late stages. To stay safe, consider routinely getting tested and making sure both partners have clear results before having anal sex.

In addition to these bacterial infections, HIV is another major concern with anal sex due to its blood-borne nature. You should always use barriers such condoms and dams for extra protection if engaging in anal sex.

Knowing what potential STIs exist and how to spot them is an important step in protecting yourself against infection. Common bacterial STIs that can be contracted through anal sex include chlamydia, gonorrhea, and syphilis.

Regularly inspect your sex toys and ensure you’re changing condoms or cleaning shared toys between partners to reduce the spread of STIs when experimenting with anal pleasure. Also, avoid mixing different lubricants as this can increase the risk of irritation and breakdown of condoms.