What would happen if my partner farts/poos on my penis during anal?
It can happen, and it's not as big a deal as you'd think.
The is where poo comes out, so if you're having , there's always a small chance of encountering some. Most of the time it doesn't happen, especially if your partner has been to the toilet beforehand. But sometimes it does, and that's just the reality of anal sex.
Farting during anal sex is also possible and fairly common. Air gets pushed in during and has to come back out. It's the same principle as during vaginal sex. It might make a noise, and it might be funny, but it's not a hygiene issue.
If poo does happen, stop, clean up, and carry on or call it a night. It's awkward for about 30 seconds and then it's over. Using a makes cleanup easier and also protects against bacteria that could cause a urinary tract infection.
If this is something you're worried about, going to the toilet beforehand and having a shower reduces the chance. But anyone who has anal sex accepts that there's a small risk of mess. It comes with the territory.
It can happen during . It is not as big a deal as you might think.
The bum is where poo comes from. If you are having anal sex, there is always a small chance of seeing some. Most of the time it does not happen, especially if your partner has been to the toilet beforehand.
Farting during anal sex is also possible. Air gets pushed in and has to come out.
If poo does happen, stop, clean up, and carry on or stop for the night. It is awkward for a moment and then it is over. Using a makes it easier to clean up.
Anyone who has anal sex knows there is a small chance of mess. It just comes with it.
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