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Posted on: 08/14/2008
Question
I live in North Carolina and i'm wondering what anal sex is? i hear all this stuff about it, but i'm not sure what you do in anal sex. explain pleaaase! thank you
Answer
Anal sex is penetration of the anus (where poop come out), usually with a penis.
It is very risky because the tissue inside the anus is very thin, tears easily, and therefore provides easy access for germs that cause sexually transmitted infection, inlcuding HIV.