Watch your back! No, literally. But I read this article today and it believes that anal intercourse can possibly lead to anal cancer!

Now the article was written and focuses on anal intercourse for homosexual men but I would almost have to assume it's for everyone.

But you know what they say about people who "assume." You make an "ass" out of yourself. (Hey, there wasn't a pun intended but I just couldn't resist!)

I don't know if you guys ever heard of HPV, which stands for Human Papilloma Virus, but apparently, it's a very common virus. There are about 100 types of HPV that affect different parts of the body. And there are about 30 different types that can affect your private areas, and yes, that includes the rectum and anus.

And get this, about 13 of those types of HPV are considered high risk for leading to cervical cancer. And yes, I believe the anus one is one of the high risk, so like I said, "watch your back!"

Now, don't get your boxers in a bunch (I rephrased "panties" and used "boxers", just figured I'd point that out), there are ways to prevent it.

The obvious one, don't have anal relations with anyone. But hey, we're human, right? You guys like to experiment so much you'll try it in a hole in the neck if you could!

But essentially, you should stay away from people with a history of gonorrhea because anal cancer was (is) still associated with that. In addition, cigarette smoking is also associated with those types of cancers.

Hey, I don't know how it works! I'm just the middle-man here. But don't say I didn't warn "your ass!"

Please note: If you were offended by my "ass" remarks, I do apologize. I just couldn't resist. LOL!