Heterosexual anal sex is more commonly practiced in some cultures than in others. For example, Brazilians are known to have more anal sex than most other cultures and view it as a positive experience. In countries such as Africa, where contraception is hard to find, anal sex is often seen as a method of contraception. [...]

Gay anal sex has been practiced through the ages. There are common myths about the consequences of gay anal receptive sex that are more born out of ignorance than anything else. I spoke to a colon and rectal surgeon yesterday who stated that gay anal sex can be practiced in a healthy manner. There are, [...]

Anal fissure, often confused with hemorrhoids, is common among male homosexuals. Anal and peri-anal ulcers are also common among male homosexuals and can also be confused with anal fissure so it is important to go to the doctor to obtain a diagnosis. The Book of Colon and Rectal Surgeons states that if you are gay [...]

The anus of men active in anal sex can be infected with various diseases. One of the most common of these is Gonorrhea, often presenting a yellowish discharge. Other diseases include Chlamydia (the most common in the U.S.), anal Syphilis (can be latent, which means you may be a carrier and not know it), Herpes [...]

A combination of factors may cause diarrhea in HIV positive patients, including degeneration or alteration of the villi, (a finger-like feature of the human body that helps with food absorption) and increased permeability resulting from cytokine (proteins) activation, which can cause diarrhea. Infection is also a possible cause of diarrhea. Stool tests help identify the [...]