What are the health disadvantages of anal intercourse

Anal sex has always been a highly controversial subject, and the controversy that surrounds it looks set to continue into 2014 because

evidence is accumulating that this practice may sometimes lead to anal cancer
Anal sex, if practised with care, is possible for most couples. But i'ld be sharing the main health risks, which affect both heterosexual and homosexual couples.
• Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV): There is no doubt that anal intercourse carries a greater risk of transmission of HIV – the virus that can cause acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS)– than other sexual activities, particularly for the receptive partner.

• Human papilloma virus: This virus can be transmitted during anal intercourse and that may lead to anal warts.
• HPV and anal cancer:

Unfortunately, certain strains of HPV virus do have carcinogenic (cancer-provoking) potential. There are some types of HPV that cause cancer of the cervix in women and also cancer of the throat. Research showed that HPV could be isolated from the tissues of many anal cancers. By 2008, it became clear that people who had been anally penetrated by multiple partners were unusually likely to get carcinoma of the anus. A Danish study has recently suggested that gay men may have a 17-fold increase in risk of anal cancer – but the number of people involved in this research was very small. So if you are going in for anal intercourse, it's safest to do it with only one regular partner – and preferably to use a condom.
• Hepatitis A (infectious hepatitis): This is a viral infection that can cause jaundice. Hepatitis A is not usually a life-threatening illness, although sufferers can feel quite ill. It can be transmitted by oral-anal contact.
•Hepatitis C: is a cause of progressive and sometimes fatal chronic liver disease. Hepatitis C may be transmitted by anal intercourse, although this seems to be a rare occurrence. Sharing of equipment for intravenous drug use is a far more important risk for transmission.
• Escherichia coli (E. coli): may sometimes cause mild, severe, or even (very rarely) fatal, gastroenteritis. It is one of many viruses and bacteria that can be transmitted by oral-anal contact. Some E. coli strains (uropathic E. coli) can also cause urinary tract infections (UTIs), ranging from cystitis to pyelonephritis – a serious kidney infection. E. coli also crosses the short distance between the female anus and the female urinary opening, so causing a urinary infection. Anal intercourse can facilitate this transfer, particularly if it is immediately followed by vaginal intercourse.
→Protection
There are other, safer sexual practices that can be exciting and cool, but many couples may still wish to try the anal route. Well here are some protections.

The use of condoms and water-based lubricants, such as K-Y Jelly, will offer some protection. Oil-based lubricants, including Vaseline, may cause condoms to split, same as over-energetic thrusting without adequate lubrication.
Specially toughened condoms designed for anal intercourse may offer more protection.
How to try to keep anal intercourse safe
It is possible for both men and women to 'receive' it, although care is needed for it to be safe and comfortable.
One of which is ensuring the anal area is clean and the bowel is empty. This is important both aesthetically and practically. If the bowel is empty, there is no risk of the receptive partner passing faeces.
Gentleness, care, adequate lubrication and anal relaxation are required. The insertive partner must be gentle with any thrusting, so as to give the receptive partner time to allow the sphincter to relax. With time and practice, this may become easier.
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Source - Netdoctor.co.uk