How safe is anal sex? Can I get pregnant from anal sex?Does anal sex hurt?

• How safe is anal sex? Can I get pregnant from anal sex?

  It’s not possible to become pregnant from anal sex (inserting the penis into the anus). But pregnancy can occur if semen is spilled into the vagina or on the vulva during any kind of sex.
  
  Like unprotected vaginal intercourse, unprotected anal intercourse is high-risk for many sexually transmitted infections. Use condoms during anal sex to decrease the risk of sexually transmitted infections.
  
  Some men and women enjoy anal sex, and others do not. 
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  Does anal sex hurt?

  Anal sex can hurt if partners do not take certain steps. The anus does not usually produce enough lubrication for comfortable anal sex, so it is important to use an artificial water-based lubricant — like K-Y jelly or Astroglide — for anal sex. (Using an oil-based lubricant, like Vaseline, can damage latex condoms.)
  
  It’s also important to stop doing it if anything hurts and communicate with your partner about how you feel — sex that’s painful or uncomfortable should not continue.
  
  Not all people enjoy anal intercourse. Those who don't enjoy it should not be embarrassed into it and should not force themselves to accept it.