90% of men who have sex with men and 5% of all women have anal sex. Anal sex is the entry of the penis into the anus.

What is anal sex?

According to statistics, 90% of men who have sex with men and 5% of all women have experienced anal sex. Anal sex is primarily defined as the entry of the penis into the anus. However, it is not limited to this. There are different forms of anal sex:

• Rimming: This involves licking the anus with the tongue. You can do this to someone else, or someone can do this to you.
• Fingering: Simply touching someone's anus with a finger. This can be done over and over again.
• Sex toys: Using toys at someone's anus, or when someone does this to you.

Symptoms of an STD of the Anus

Anal sex, like any form of sexual contact, carries the risk of sexually transmitted diseases (STDs). Some symptoms that may indicate an STD are:

• Itching or burning sensation at the anus
• Warts around or in the anus
• Blisters or sores near the anus
• Pain during bowel movements
• Diarrhea
• Mucus or blood in the stool

STDs Transmitted Through Anal Sex.

The following STDs can be transmitted specifically through anal sex:

• Gonorrhea
• Herpes
• Genital warts
• Hepatitis B
• HIV
• Chlamydia

The Risk of an STD during Anal Sex

Bij seksuele opwinding wordt de anus niet op dezelfde manier vochtig als een vagina. Daardoor blijft de anus vaak droog, wat kan leiden tot beschadiging van het weefsel aan de binnenkant. Deze kleine beschadigingen kunnen het voor een bacterie of virus makkelijker maken om in contact te komen met het bloed en zo het lichaam te infecteren. Dit maakt de kans op het oplopen van een SOA, zoals HIV, tijdens anale seks 30 keer groter dan bij vaginale seks. Dit verhoogde risico geldt overigens niet alleen voor HIV, maar ook voor andere SOA’s.

Other risks of anal sex

Apart from the risk of contracting an STD, there are other physical risks associated with anal sex. For example, hemorrhoids (hemorrhoids) can develop: these are small bulges around or in the anus that can be painful and bleed easily. Being too rough or wild can even lead to a ruptured bowel, which can cause severe bleeding. If you lose a lot of blood and it does not stop, it is crucial to consult a doctor immediately.

How do you avoid an STD in your anus?

The best way to protect yourself from STDs is to use a condom. This significantly reduces the chances of contracting an STD.

If you have symptoms, or have had unprotected sex, don't hesitate to contact us and make an appointment at Onedayclinic. Results from a standard test are usually available within 2-3 business days, while a rapid test can provide results within 2 hours.

Better safe than sorry!