Rimming
(anilingus) is a form of oral sex where you kiss, lick or probe your
partner's anus with your tongue. The very idea is attractive
to some, while others may not be so taken by the idea. Not everyone
rims and it is your choice whether or not to partake.
Physiology of Anilingus
The skin around your anus is full of sensory nerves that, when stimulated, can drive you (or your partner) wild. There are no sensory nerves for pleasure more than an inch or two inside your anus however. When you gently stimulate these nerves around your anus, your sphincter muscles will contract and your anus twitches, leading to a pleasurable sexual experience for many.
Hygiene
The anus will always be impossible to thoroughly sterilise. At best, you
could gently wash the skin with a moist cloth to remove any fecal
residue. Avoid using wet tissues or toilet paper that can
flake and leave unappetizing bits of paper behind. Oils can damage
a condom, so dont use any oil based lubricants or fat/oil containg
foods, if you are going to have protected anal sex.
STDs
Rimming has very little risk of transmitting
HIV -- unless your partner bites you or you have open sores. However,
other STDs including hepatitis
A can be spread during rimming, but a vaccination
will protect you from this terrible infection. There are other STDs
commonly spread during rimming: gonorrhea, herpes and condyloma.
Parasites
Parasites are a frequent complication of rimming.
No matter how hard you clean your partner's anus, you will not remove
all of the parasite eggs; they are microscopic. Your partner may not
have any symptoms of infection and may unknowingly pass it on to you.
Giardia lamblia and Entamoeba histolytica are
the most common parasites spread while rimming. Giardia lamblia
causes a condition known generally as giardia and it is the most
common parasitic infection in many countries. The parasite lives
in your small intestine and its cysts (eggs) leave your body with
your stool. If you ingest these cysts the organism will grow in
your small intestine.
You might not have any symptoms or you might experience upper abdominal
pain, non-bloody diarrhea and nausea. If you have these symptoms,
discuss a parasite test with your doctor. An antibiotic, Metronidazole
(flagyl), cures the infection.
Amebiaisis or amebic dysentery is another common parasitic infection
passed during rimming. This parasite lives in your colon and its
eggs leave your body in your stool. Although you may be symptom
free, many people complain of crampy abdominal pain,
bloody diarrhea, and fever.
Doctors diagnose the infection by examining your stool or with
a positive blood test for parasite antibodies. Metronidazole (flagyl)
cures the infection.
Infectious diarrheaAs with parasites, diarrhea-causing bacteria can leave your partner's colon and enter your body during rimming. No matter how hard you scrub the anus you will not sterilize it and these microscopic bacteria will be left behind. Your partner may not have any symptoms and won't know if you catch it. The most common types of diarrhea-causing bacteria are Salmonella, Shigella and Campylobacter. They cause crampy abdominal pain, diarrhea (can be bloody), fever and vomiting. Most often these infections run their course and go away. Antibiotics are not often recommended, except in the most severe cases or in people with HIV, because they can cause you to become a chronic carrier (someone who never gets rid of the infection and can pass it on to others; chronic carriers do not feel sick). Ciprofloxacin (Cipro) is an antibiotic commonly used to treat infectious diarrhea.
Skin infections
If your partner cuts, scrapes or bites your skin, cleanse
the area well with an antibacterial soap. Soaking in warm water
also helps to reduce the chances of infection. Repeat this
several times a day until healing occurs. If swelling, pain or redness
develops, see your doctor.
You can now buy dental dams online
in the UK and Ireland to protect yourself and your partner while
rimming. Remember always have protected sex.
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