anal sex and cancer

Typically, when people think about the risks associated with anal sex, HIV is the first factor that jumps to mind. Yet while every person who is sexually active needs to be mindful about protecting themselves against the spread of HIV, the virus that causes AIDS, they also need to give more attention to the potential transmission of another sexually transmitted infection – HPV (human papilloma virus).

Not only do lovers have to worry about any potential anal warts outbreak caused by the virus, but they need to consider its link to anal cancer as well. With 85% of anal cancer cases associated with HPV, engaging in anal sex may increase your risk of eventually developing this disease, that is, unless you use prophylactics.