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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 ===