Wednesday, January 19, 2005

In the interest of education...

I have noticed (by reading other blogs) that there is an interest in anal sex. The only problem I see with this interest is the majority decide to try it out without knowing the risks.
I feel it is my duty to share.

First thing anyone needs to know before attempting this: Anything that enters must be covered. Regular condom, finger condom, etc...

It is extremely easy to injure the receiving party -- and there are enough erotic stories and porn that encourage just 'shoving it in' and watching him/her jerk in pain until that person finally relaxes. Problem is, by the time relaxation sets in, damage may have already happened.

The most extreme thing that can happen is a Complex Anal Fistula. This is basically a tunnel that has occurred because of an infection (abscess). The 'tunnel' can lead to the skin (where you'll notice pus leaking out staining your clothes) or even worse, the tunnel can lead into the body. Since the tunnel begins in the anus, it is carrying all sorts of bacteria to the other end of the tunnel.

An Anal Fistula can only be fixed with surgery. And usually a simple out-patient surgery. But a Complex Fistula? It will take several surgeries, and with a possible loss of muscle control. Imagine having to go the rest of your life wearing Depends - just in case.

One of the other things to remember about the anus -- sometimes it is difficult for rips, tears, cuts, etc. to heal because of the location. It is also extremely easy to pass bacteria to someone through that canal (hence, the need for covering).

Another thing that needs mentioning: Again the stories and movies show switching back and forth between anus and vagina. Never ever ever EVER do this. You can give the female all kinds of nasty infections and such by transferring the bacteria from the anus into the vagina.

In the 'heat of the moment', you might not care as long as it feels good. But with everything, there are consequences.

Basically, this is not an activity that should be undertaken lightly. Know your risks first.

I will put some links here if you want to learn more about the medical conditions I described above.



http://www.addenbrookes.org.uk/serv/clin/surg/colorectal/fistula1.html (Explains the surgery, the risks, and the complications after surgery very well, imo)

http://www.fascrs.org/displaycommon.cfm?an=1&subarticlenbr=1 (Good overall information)

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