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=== Sexually transmitted infections === | === Sexually transmitted infections === | ||
Oral-anal sex (also known as rimming or analingus) can cause bacterial or parasitic infections such as | Oral-anal sex (also known as rimming or analingus) can cause bacterial or parasitic infections such as [[giardia]] and [[shigella]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=STI Risk Chart {{!}} San Francisco City Clinic |url=https://www.sfcityclinic.org/patient-education-resources/std-risk-chart |access-date=2025-02-16 |website=www.sfcityclinic.org}}</ref> Giardia is an intestinal infection that causes stomach cramps, bloating, nausea and bouts of watery diarrhea.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Giardiasis: When it's not safe to drink the water-Giardia infection (giardiasis) - Symptoms & causes |url=https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/giardia-infection/symptoms-causes/syc-20372786 |access-date=2025-02-16 |website=Mayo Clinic |language=en}}</ref> Shigella is a bacterial infection that can cause long lasting and bloody diarrhea.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Shigella infection - Symptoms and causes |url=https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/shigella/symptoms-causes/syc-20377529 |access-date=2025-02-16 |website=Mayo Clinic |language=en}}</ref> | ||
=== Abrasion, cuts, tears, punctures === | === Abrasion, cuts, tears, punctures === | ||
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When fisting, ensure that your nails are trimmed and filed. You can rub your nails along your bottom lip to test how smooth they are, if they feel rough or any sharp points then file more. It is important to wear gloves to reduce the risk of STI transmission (such as Hepatitis C) but they also provide a little additional protection from tears. | When fisting, ensure that your nails are trimmed and filed. You can rub your nails along your bottom lip to test how smooth they are, if they feel rough or any sharp points then file more. It is important to wear gloves to reduce the risk of STI transmission (such as Hepatitis C) but they also provide a little additional protection from tears. | ||
In short, it is better to use plenty of lube, play slowly and focus on relaxing and breathing rather than pushing and forcing toys in. If you feel burning, and discomfort ease off - listen to what your body is telling you. | Large toys such as the Bad Dragon Rex XL are known to cause injuries due to their shapes. | ||
In short, it is better to use plenty of lube, play slowly and focus on relaxing and breathing rather than pushing and forcing toys in. If you feel burning, and discomfort ease off - listen to what your body is telling you. | |||
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