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There's no shame in talking about anal sex - lots of people do it, so let's make sure it's safe and enjoyable! In this video board-certified OB/GYN Dr. Jennifer Lincoln talks about who's doing it and if you choose to do it, steps you can take to make it safer and fun for everyone. 0:00 Intro and stats 1:06 Why have anal sex? 1:20 What are some key differences from vaginal sex? 1:47 Risks of anal sex 3:01 How can you do it more safely? -------------------------------------------------------------- REFERENCES and RESOURCES to go deeper: 1. American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists. FAQ: You and your sexuality. https://www.acog.org/womens-health/faqs/you-and-your-sexuality 2. American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists. Committee Opinion 582: Addressing Health Risks of Noncoital Sexual Activity. https://www.acog.org/clinical/clinical-guidance/committee-opinion/articles/2013/12/addressing-health-risks-of-noncoital-sexual-activity 3. CDC. National Survey of Family Growth. https://www.cdc.gov/nchs/nsfg/key_statistics/s.htm#analsex 4. Markland, A. D., Dunivan, G. C., Vaughan, C. P., u0026 Rogers, R. G. (2016). Anal Intercourse and Fecal Incontinence: Evidence from the 2009-2010 National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey. The American journal of gastroenterology, 111(2), 269–274. https://doi.org/10.1038/ajg.2015.419 -------------------------------------------------------------- I WROTE A BOOK! If you are liking my content here or on my other socials, then I basically wrote this book for you - think of it like these videos in book form with awesome illustrations with info to leave you informed and empowered. Get yours here: https://publishing.andrewsmcmeel.com/book/lets-talk-about-down-there/ ------------------------------------------------------------- HI THERE! If you're new here, welcome! I'm a board-certified OBGYN who uses social media to educate, bust myths, and give you the sex education you wish you got in high school. I cover reproductive health from periods to birth control and doctor's visits to how to feel good. All free of shame and judgement....because that's how it should always be. Be sure to subscribe and turn on notifications so you never miss an upload. ------------------------------------------------------------- BE SOCIAL! Don't forget to come follow along elsewhere! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drjenniferlincoln TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@drjenniferlincoln Website: https://www.drjenniferlincoln.com/ Email: [email protected] -------------------------------------------------------------- DISCLAIMER: None of this content constitutes direct medical advice or constitutes a patient-doctor relationship. Views expressed here do not represent the views of Dr. Lincoln's employer. For personalized medical advice, consult with your doctor. Music: Red Mountain Musician: Winter Foe Site: https://icons8.com/music/