How Dirty Is an Anus

So long as you handle your basic hygiene, your anus isn’t dirty, Lugo insists. He says the anus doesn’t require soap to stay clean, just water and wiping. In fact, soaps and shampoos can irritate and dry out the sensitive skin of the anus, so go easy on those.

Is your anus ever clean?

The anus is remarkably self-cleaning and should be treated with as much care as other sensitive areas of the body. … Polishing yourself clean may be tempting but may cause small cuts and fissures. If you are already suffering from hemorrhoids, all these things can aggravate your symptoms even more.

Is the anus sanitary?

The anus is full of bacteria. Bacteria normally in the anus can potentially infect the giving partner. Having vaginal sex after anal sex can also lead to vaginal and urinary tract infections.