But can you get pregnant from anal We’ll give you the facts and what to consider. It is very rare to get pregnant from anal sex, but there is a small chance We explore anal sex and pregnancy and bust some myths about preventing pregnancy. It's unlikely that you can get pregnant from anal sex Other risks to consider are anal sphincter injuries and the transmission of hpv and stis.
Pregnancy can only happen if semen gets inside the vagina Since your anus isn’t connected to your reproductive organs, anal sex can’t directly cause pregnancy But it’s still possible for semen to get into the vagina during anal sex — if the guy ejaculates into or near the anus, and the semen leaks from there down onto the vulva. So, don’t worry too much, you haven’t been completely misinformed — you can’t get pregnant via the anal cavity and sperm really does have to enter the vagina for pregnancy to occur. Myths about getting pregnant from anal sex often arise from misunderstandings about human anatomy and reproduction Misinformation can spread easily through social channels, leading to confusion.
There’s a bigger concern with anal sex The risk of getting an std like hiv (the virus that causes aids) is higher with anal sex than vaginal sex.
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