Anal Sex

Anal sex - are you on the fence?

Anal sex is one of those things that often divides people: for some it's the holy grail of sexual gratification, while others don't want it at all. If you love it, though, chances are that you really love it - and if you'd like to learn to love it, there are certainly options!

Incidentally, anal sex is a lot more 'mainstream' than you might imagine. Studies suggest that almost 50% of the population has tried it - so why not find out what all the fuss is about?

First time anal sex - how to prepare

Done right, anal sex can be a fantastic and pleasurable experience for all involved, but it's important to do your research in advance. Before attempting some anal action, it's advisable to be clean - most people tend to use an anal douche to clean and flush out the anal passage. An anal douche can be bought quite easily from most pharmacies, shops or online. Overall, spend plenty of time for relaxation - which can be difficult to master at the beginning. Experiment playing with your sphincter using your fingers or with a dildo (using plenty of lube) to help everything go a little more smoothly.

What's the best lube for anal sex?

There are many different kinds of lube out there and they all have their own pros and cons. Water based lube The most common type of lube, and the safest one for all kinds of sex. Might dry out quicker so be sure to reapply! Silicone based lube Generally lasts longer than water based lube, but destroys silicone toys so be careful if your using toys to prepare for anal sex. Oil based lube Not recommended. Although it's easily find around the house, oil-based lube can damage the latex in condoms and cause them to break.

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For kinksters into anal play

Anal sex is hugely popular, but it's not the only way of getting your butt in on the action. Anal massage and analingus can both feel fantastic for giver and receiver alike, and they're a great way of warming someone up to be fucked in the ass without difficulty or discomfort. There are plenty of toys around designed to make anal play more enjoyable for all involved, and it's well worth looking into some plugs and vibrators to see what they can do for you. Be careful about what you pick, though - toys not designed for use in that area can get lost more easily than you might imagine, so be sure and get the right ones for you and your partner!

Just add some lubricant, and enjoy

The concept behind anal beads is simple: they're generally inserted during foreplay and pulled out toward the end of sex, often trying to coincide with the moment of climax. A lot of people find using anal bead intensely pleasurable, and it can seriously heighten the sensations involved. As with all anal play, it's important to use plenty of lubricants and be extremely careful only to employ toys that were specifically designed for anal use. People of all genders and sexualities often enjoy playing with anal beads, but they can be especially great for anyone with a prostate - even if you're a little dubious, it's well worth trying them out once.

Slip on your strap-on harness

Strap-on is a shortened form for strap-on dildo and is a kind of sex toy that is useable by all genders and sexualities. There are many different types off strap-ons but they all are essentially a harness that holds the dildo onto someone (or something) and either a built in dildo or a space to place a dildo for sexual play. They can be used for all kinds of play but are popularly used for pegging (where a woman gives anal sex to a man) as men can have very strong orgasms when their prostate is stimulated. Strap-ons can also be used between female couples, by transgender people and men