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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 [[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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For smaller tears and small injuries, douching with a small amount of cold water and holding it in or using an ice cube may help stop minor bleeding. You should probably refrain from further play until you are confident it has healed, and start back with caution and using smaller toys and building back up. | For smaller tears and small injuries, douching with a small amount of cold water and holding it in or using an ice cube may help stop minor bleeding. You should probably refrain from further play until you are confident it has healed, and start back with caution and using smaller toys and building back up. | ||
Larger anal injuries where there are larger amounts of blood may require medical treatment, if you are concerned about the amount of blood go to your local | Larger anal injuries where there are larger amounts of blood may require medical treatment, if you are concerned about the amount of blood go to your local emergency department. If there is darker color blood that looks like it has started to coagulate and then has been moved by fresh blood you should go and get checked out as this often suggests a more serious injury. | ||
In serious cases operation may be required to stop the bleeding and repair the tear, in serious cases it can result in being fitted with a stoma while the affected area heals and then all being well with this removed at a later date. | In serious cases operation may be required to stop the bleeding and repair the tear, in serious cases it can result in being fitted with a stoma while the affected area heals and then all being well with this removed at a later date. | ||
The risk of cuts, tears and punctures increases with the use of alcohol or drugs, as your ability to manage risk reduces and you may not be as aware that you are nearing or have injured yourself. Lighting in darkrooms and sex clubs (or | The risk of cuts, tears and punctures increases with the use of alcohol or drugs, as your ability to manage risk reduces and you may not be as aware that you are nearing or have injured yourself. Lighting in darkrooms and sex clubs (or colored lights in home playrooms) can also make it difficult to see blood so proceed with caution. | ||
Due to the risk of tears and injury you should also not use numbing agents and numbing lubes when doing anal play (they often contain lidocaine as the numbing agent). It increases the risk of you or your partner injuring your ass and missing the warning signs. | Due to the risk of tears and injury you should also not use numbing agents and numbing lubes when doing anal play (they often contain lidocaine as the numbing agent). It increases the risk of you or your partner injuring your ass and missing the warning signs. | ||
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. | 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. | 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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