Minimize Your Risk When Having Anal Sex
There is always a risk of contracting HIV or any other STD when having sex or while engaging in risky sexual behaviors. In fact, unprotected (without a condom) anal sex (intercourse) is considered to be very risky behavior. It is possible for either sex partner to become infected with HIV during anal sex. HIV can be found in the blood, semen, or pre-seminal fluid of a person infected with the virus. In general, the person receiving the semen is at greater risk of getting HIV because the lining of the rectum is thin and may allow the virus to enter the body during anal sex. However, a person who inserts his penis into an infected partner also is at risk because HIV can enter through the urethra (the opening at the tip of the penis) or through small cuts, abrasions, or open sores on the penis.
Not having (abstaining from) sex is the most effective way to avoid HIV. If people choose to have anal sex, they should use a latex condom. Most of the time, condoms work well. However, condoms are more likely to break during anal sex than during vaginal sex. Thus, even with a condom, anal sex can be risky. A person should use generous amounts of water-based lubricant in addition to the condom to reduce the chances of the condom breaking.
It is important to use a new condom for each sexual act to protect yourself. If you are going to have anal sex and choose not to use a condom to protect yourself and your partner, there are ways to minimize your risk of contracting HIV.
Click on the links below to find out ways of minimizing your risk:
Active or Passive (Topping or Bottoming)
Pulling Out
Long and Hard
Bleeding in the Anus
Cut or Uncut
Sex Toys
Not having (abstaining from) sex is the most effective way to avoid HIV. If people choose to have anal sex, they should use a latex condom. Most of the time, condoms work well. However, condoms are more likely to break during anal sex than during vaginal sex. Thus, even with a condom, anal sex can be risky. A person should use generous amounts of water-based lubricant in addition to the condom to reduce the chances of the condom breaking.
It is important to use a new condom for each sexual act to protect yourself. If you are going to have anal sex and choose not to use a condom to protect yourself and your partner, there are ways to minimize your risk of contracting HIV.
Click on the links below to find out ways of minimizing your risk:
Active or Passive (Topping or Bottoming)
Pulling Out
Long and Hard
Bleeding in the Anus
Cut or Uncut
Sex Toys
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Tests: Find places where you can get free HIV/STD testing in Wake County.
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For general information about Wake County’s HIV/STD program and testing, please call 919-250-3950.
Do you have questions about HIV/STDs that you want answered? E-mail questions to: std.program@wakegov.com
To see all other resources in Wake County, North Carolina & the United States, CLICK HERE to return to our resources and links page.
Condoms: Find places where you can get free condoms in Wake County.
For general information about Wake County’s HIV/STD program and testing, please call 919-250-3950.
Do you have questions about HIV/STDs that you want answered? E-mail questions to: std.program@wakegov.com
To see all other resources in Wake County, North Carolina & the United States, CLICK HERE to return to our resources and links page.
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