Anal sex is a sexual practice that can occur between people of all sexual orientations and identities, and although it is a fairly old activity, some still blush just by mentioning it, which causes more than one taboo to form around it.
However, stimulating the anus can be very pleasant due to the number of nerve endings it has, since it is closely connected to the prostate and the clitoris, in addition, there are some benefits and also risks that, if known, can be mitigated, so be well informed is key to the enjoyment of this experience.
Body parts involved
Before talking about the benefits of this practice, it is worth naming some parts of the body that are involved in this activity so that you know a little about what they are about:
- The anus: This is the hole through which fecal matter is evacuated, it is made up of several layers of skin and the intestine, this is where anal intercourse is entered.
- The rectum: It is the last part of the digestive tube and it is covered by a mucosa.
- The Anal Sphincter: This is a muscular ring that holds the anus closed and is controlled by the autonomic nervous system.
All these parts of the body will be involved in sexual activity, identifying them is important in case they hurt or you see that they present something out of the ordinary.
Benefits of Anal Sex
Now yes, to the mess: some benefits or advantages that you have with anal sex:
Giving yourself over to the other in this experience, giving your best and letting yourself go, putting into practice what is possible to make the moment pleasant and safe for both of you, helps to increase desire and confidence, especially when thinking about the enjoyment of both and not itself is going to get dirty or not something. Although this is something that can happen, it is recommended not to focus on it.
You have to remember that you must start soft so that these endings are not broken or affected and everything ends up going wrong.
This must be a consensual activity and to practice it it is important that fears or expectations are listened to and put on the table.
If at any time either of you wants to stop, the other must understand it, you must also be very attentive to the signs of pain, knowing how to read those gestures in your partner will help you to keep up with the rhythm of the meeting and that the enjoyment is greater.
How to prepare for anal sex?
If you are determined to practice anal sex, keep in mind these recommendations that will help you enjoy it to the fullest:
- Clean yourself correctly: If you are going to be the person penetrated, it is important that you are clean @ for that you can go to an enema or anal shower, before the relationship, this will make your intestine empty and therefore there will be no accidents. However, you must bear in mind that these showers should not be abused, since their continuous use can affect the mucosa of the anus, which would increase the chances of contracting a disease or infection.
- Comfort: some people feel nervous about this practice and speaking of cleanliness, they would not like any accident to happen (dirty) the place where the meeting takes place, so have a towel handy to clean in case something happens, a additional sheet, being in a comfortable place and talking with your partner about what can be presented, generates confidence and a feeling of support and comfort.
- Use lubricant: Lubricant and a lot! Remember that this area, unlike the vagina, does not lubricate itself, you can use water-based products, the important thing is that they do not interfere with condom use. Do not use oil lubricants, as this component can spoil the condom.
- Slowly: going calmly is the key, if you are the person being penetrated you must tell the couple what it feels like, stop if there is pain and go step by step, and if you are the person who is penetrating, remember that it is not worth going there without no preamble, you can start playing with your fingers and then move to the tip of the penis or with a toy until the anus dilates.
Main risks and how to mitigate them
You already know the advantages of having anal sex, however, there are some risks of this practice that you should take into account:
- Increased risk of diseases: due to its anatomy, this area is more prone to sexually transmitted diseases or infections.
- Due to its nerve endings, the anus can be micro-injured during activity.
- The mucosa of the anus has a higher risk of transmitting infections than the vaginal mucosa.
- Contact between the mouth and the anus is also a trigger for bacteria, so it is not recommended.
- In all cases, the condom helps mitigate the problems that may arise. However, remember that you should always change this to go from anus to vagina, never do it with the same one!
Conclution
Don't forget that anal sex is just another way to enjoy your sexuality, self-care and communication with your partner will undoubtedly define the success of this practice.
If for some reason you try it the first time and it doesn't turn out as you wanted, try again, there's no reason to rule it out if maybe the first time it was a bad experience.
Patience and the recommendations that we give you here can help you to make the experience as good as possible, but if you still prefer not to try it, remember that there are thousands of practices to get out of the monotony and turn your relationship around, it's up to you. how far you want to go If you are looking for new erotic experiences with your partner, we recommend reading Tantric Sex for Couples or BDSM for Couples and visiting erotic games for couples .