My boyfriend wants to have anal sex without a condom. Can I get pregnant? Getting pregnant through anal sex is unlikely. In theory, it's possible that it could happen if semen from the anus gets into the vagina. With anal sex, sexually transmitted diseases STDs are a much bigger worry than pregnancy. That's because the lining of the rectum is thin and can tear easily, allowing infection to get into your body. If you decide to have anal sex, use a condom every time. Because there is less lubrication with anal sex, condoms are more likely to break than with vaginal sex, so use a lot of water-based lubricating gel available from drugstores. Even if your boyfriend thinks he's STD free, he may not be.
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Ok, so you're ready to start experimenting with booty play. You're not alone. Within the past two decades, more people in both the United States and the United Kingdom are beginning to experiment with anal sex, according to the Journal of the American Sexually Transmitted Diseases Association. There are several reasons why people are going for some bum fun. One of them: for pleasure. Anal can feel totally different from vaginal sex in a good way and it's always exciting to try something new in bed.
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Looking back on your Sex Ed days, you probably got to the basics that P-in-V sex can lead to pregnancy. All genders, identities, and sexual orientations can enjoy anal play which can involve a penis, dildo, other sex toys, or fingers… get creative. Going through the backdoor is a pretty common item on the sexual menu for women. One study , found more than a third of U. Another study found that 13 percent of women had anal in the past 12 months, while 36 percent of women had done so in their lifetime. These stats may vary, but one thing is certain: People are out there plundering the booty. The long answer is, well… a little more complicated. According to Planned Parenthood , this is unlikely, but totally possible.
Can you get pregnant from anal sex? Strictly speaking, the answer is no, and anal sex is an effective way to avoid pregnancy. However, there are some highly unlikely scenarios that could indirectly cause pregnancy. And perhaps more importantly, there are other risks you need to be aware of. According to a survey , people in the United States seem to be having more anal sex today than they did in the past.
