Some people choose to do this as part of their sex life, and others don't.

This is when a man's penis enters (penetrates) his partner's anus. There are many methods of contraception to prevent pregnancy, including the contraceptive injection, contraceptive patch, contraceptive implant and combined pill.īear in mind using condoms is the only method of contraception that protects against both pregnancy and STIs, so always use a condom as well as your chosen method of contraception.įind out about the 15 methods of contraception. Using a condom can help protect against infections. This is because infections can be present in pre-ejaculate fluid (pre-come).Įven shallow insertion of the penis into the vagina (sometimes called dipping) carries risks for both partners. Infections can be passed on even if the penis doesn't fully enter the vagina or the man doesn't ejaculate (come). If a condom is not used, there's a risk of pregnancy and getting or passing on STIs, including: This is when a man's penis enters a woman's vagina. Learn about the risks associated with various sexual activities. In nearly every case, condoms will help protect you against this risk. Find out about the risks of getting a sexually transmitted infection (STI) from different sexual activities.