|
Re: alistic appraisal of anal sex risks
From: William F. von Almen, II, MD, FACOG (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Mon, 7 Apr 2003 08:34:54 -0500 (CDT)
Anon
Both fissures and hemorrhoids are a risk, as are vaginal infections if
re-entry into the vagina occurs. You are also at risk-infections and
the like.
At Sun, 6 Apr 2003, anonymous wrote:
>
>Hi,
>
>I've been doing some research on anal sex. The act is something my
>partner and I are both interested in trying, but as I read some of the
>information available I'm devloping concerns. Obviously my biggest
>concern is for the health of my partner.
>
>What I am interested in is a realistic appraisal of the risks involved
>in anal sex as we plan to have it.
>
>That is,
>infrequently, with excess lubricant, gently, and slowly
>
>We have tried a little anal stimulation previously and in each case her
>anus was properly washed and lubricated before any touching occured.
>
>I've read a lot about anal fissures and hermroids resulting from anal
>sex and I've previously assumed this is incredibly unlikely the way we
>are doing things, but I would like a professional or at least
>experienced opinion.
>
>As you can imagine, nothing would horrify me more then to go ahead with
>anal sex and unwittingly cause severe, or any for that matter, damage to
>my partner.
--
William F. von Almen, II, MD, FACOG
Chairman, Editorial Advisory Board
Pregnancy and Birth Section
Private Practice
New Orleans, La.
*Please understand I can not respond to private emails.
*These comments are for educational purposes only. They are
not meant to take the place of an examination by a qualified
health care provider. They are not intended to be the start
of a physician-patient relationship.
|
|
![[ Women's Health Forum ]](http://www.obgyn.net/images_women/wh-forum.gif)