Can Anal Make You Pregnant? This Is A Medical Fact That Is Often Misunderstanded

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JAKARTA - Many people wonder if anal sex can cause pregnancy. Technically the answer is no. Anal sex itself does not directly relate sperm to egg cells. It is also considered an effective way to avoid pregnancy.

However, there are some very rare situations that can indirectly cause pregnancy. It turns out that there are other risks that need to be known if you have anal sex.

Reporting from the Medical News Today page, according to a 2018 survey, people in the United States appear to have sex anal more often than before.

Many women feel anal sex is fun, while others feel sick or uncomfortable, and sometimes agree to do it because of certain factors, such as feeling pressured by a partner or wanting to avoid pregnancy.

Sex should be a pleasant and agreed upon experience by both partners. If you feel forced to do something you don't want to do, communicate to your partner.

How Can Pregnancy OCCUR?

Sperma is active in finding eggs. In people with female reproductive organs, fertility occurs when the ovarian releases eggs into tuba falopi, usually once a month. In order for conception, sperm must enter the vagina, penetrate the cervicals, and reach the tuba philosophy to meet the eggs.

Anal sex does not directly connect the anus with the reproductive organs, so sperm cannot directly reach the egg. However, there is a very small possibility that sperm can move from the anus to the vagina, for example because contact is accidental before or after an anal penetration without condoms. If this happens during a fertile period, pregnancy may occur even though it is very rare.

Sperms can also come in small amounts in pre-ejacalates or fluids that come out before ejaculation. This means, although ejaculation does not occur in the vagina, there is still a small risk of pregnancy if there is contact with the vagina during foreplay before anal sex. To avoid pregnancy completely, avoid vaginal penetration if you do not use other contraceptions.

Another Risk Of Anal Sex Without Condoms

Anal sex without condoms carries a higher risk than vaginal sex without condoms including:

- Sexually transmitted disease (MS/STI)

Anal can transmit infection more easily because the rectum layer is thin, dry, and easily torn, giving entry for viruses, bacteria, or parasites.

- Irritation or injury

It can cause tearing, bleeding, and in some cases weakening the intestinal muscles resulting in leakage.

- Urinary tract infection

The presence of feces during anal sex can trigger infection in the urinary tract.

Although lubricants can help prevent tearing, some studies suggest the use of lubricants can also increase the risk of certain infections.