Q: My girlfriend and I both seem share a fetish. She will finger me in the ass, pull her finger out and use that hand to rub my dick, then go down on my dick orally. In the beginning I noticed that she would play with my asshole then make sure she got that hand close to her nose (e.g. She would use that hand to hold my dick while she gave me a blow-job. I could tell this was making her hot, I mean, she really enjoys doing it). That made me so hot I have begun fingering her asshole, pulling out and using it to lubricate her nipples and then suck them clean. I have even caught myself sucking my finger afterwards. I guess the taboo of it all is some kind of driving force behind it. When she catches me doing this it seems to trigger her, and she pulls out the stops and goes for more of it herself.
I read everywhere NOT TO DO THIS. I realize there is a bacteria in the anus that can cause nasty infections, but exactly what kind of infections could we get from doing this? I’m interested in finding out the exact details of what this might cause. Neither of us has experienced any serious side-affects, except one-time I got a sore throat afterwards.
Are we putting ourselves at a serious risk, and if so, what risk?
A: Oral-anal contact and play can be very arousing but does carry some risk because of the presence of bacteria, viruses or parasites on or in the anus or rectum. We’ll list some of the risks below and then give some other information. Please read all the way through (some of the first part may seem a bit intimidating). You’ll notice that when we talk about the risk, we mention fecal contact. If you’re putting fingers in the rectum, bringing them out and rubbing them on body parts, you’re bringing small amounts of feces along. While it may be small amounts, bacteria and viruses are also very small and can be carried along the way.
Here are the STDs that are a risk with oral-anal (fecal) contact:
Hepatitis A, Hepatitis C - Both are diseases of liver and the virus must be present (meaning, you can have oral-fecal contact, but if there is no virus in the anus, there is no risk). Hep A has some pretty clear symptoms and it’s easy to search the web for info. Plus there are treatments and a vaccine for Hep A. Hep C can also present symptoms but at present has no cure or vaccine. The long term danger is liver damage.
E-coli - Her blowing you after having some oral fecal contact can introduce the bacterium Escherichia coli (”E. coli”) into the urethra, causing a urinary tract infection.
Intestinal parasites, amebiasis, cryptosporidium, giardia - these are all organisms that live in feces and can cause various symptoms when introduced into the digestive or blood systems. Some can go almost unnoticed and some are more serious.
Chlamydia, gonorrhea - these are bacterial infections that can live in the anus and rectum and can be passed along.
Human papilloma virus (HPV), genital warts, herpes - viral infections that can live in the anus and rectum and be transmitted.
One thing that is NOT easily transmitted by this form of sex play is HIV.
So now that we’ve given you the list, and it may seem overwhelming, let’s talk about what you are doing and the relative risk.
First, know that folks who carry much of the bacteria, viruses and organisms above can appear perfectly healthy. Many of the bacteria involved are quite benign while in the rectum, but are problematic outside of that environ. If both of you are healthy individuals and have a healthy diet and lifestyle there is less risk of catching one of the serious viruses or parasites. If either of you have wounds or open sores either around your genitals or in your mouth, there is a greater risk of any transmission. What’s the most normal risk? Mundane infections from common bacteria and viruses. Probably like the sore throat you got.
Know that plenty of folks engage in oral-anal contact. “Rimming,” which is licking some-one’s anus (and carries much of the same risk as what you describe) is quite common among certain groups. Most times with healthy folks there are few serious consequences, but there still is a risk. A dental dam or plastic wrap would reduce the risk considerably, but also cut out the smell and taste.
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