Going Down Under with Anal Sex

One of the most taboo issues in sexual intercourse is anal sex. This is simply because the orifice involved is mainly not for reproduction but for bodily excretions. The anus is basically where people excrete their waste, but it also has sexual purposes as well. For one, the anus has a multitude of nerve endings which may be sexually stimulating for some. The feeling can be uncomfortable for people who are new to the experience.

The anus, unlike the vagina, is a very tight opening owing to the strong muscles that surround it. This is probably why most men who have tried anal sex prefer this route since it gives them a tighter hole compared to the vagina. Also, the anus has specialized muscles that are designed to reject anything that is inserted to the rectum via reflex. Because of this fact, anal sex requires commercialized lubricants to help minimize this reflex and make inserting the penis or dildo easier.

For those who are about to try anal sex, you should take note of some of the guidelines on how to perform it correctly and safely. Like other routes of sex, anal sex requires lubrication to avoid injury to both partners. In oral sex, the mouth is readily salivated to give moisture to the penis. In vaginal penetration, the vagina produces natural lubrication in response to inserting the penis. However in anal sex, there is no natural lubrication to protect from abrasion. That's why the first thing that you should remember before engaging in anal sex is to use commercial lubricants.

When inserting the penis into the anus for the first time, you should wear a condom and insert slowly and gently. Stop if the person feels pain or if you feel any resistance. The last thing you and your partner would want is to have a perforated bowel. Take note that anal sex is best done after the person empties the bowel and washes well to minimize fecal matter in the rectum. Even if you are wearing a condom, there is still a huge possibility that fecal matter attaches to the condom. Knowing this, you should avoid touching other parts of your partner with your penis especially the vagina and urethra. Serious infections may occur if you go from anal sex to vaginal sex. If ever you want to penetrate both orifices, you should go into the vagina first and then do anal sex last. Always consider the anus as dirty even if the person washes it thoroughly.

Before actually doing anal sex, many people perform anal foreplay first. Such anal foreplay includes licking or kissing the anus to excite the partner. This can be a very pleasurable and sexually exciting experience, but this can be dangerously risky in terms of health. Many diseases exist in feces and the anus is constantly in contact with feces as one defecates. This should be enough to warn those who enjoy licking and kissing the anus. However you can still do so provided that you take special precautions. Anal sex can be a more pleasurable experience when combined with anal foreplay.