Anal Sex - Sex Experts Best Advice

2nd May, 2023

Everything You To Know About Anal Sex 

Our Best Advice

35 years ago, the landmark sexual study by Kinsey et al concluded that the anal region has erotic significance for about half the population. 47 percent of men and 61 percent of women reported having tried anal sex. Though not often talked about in public, anal sex is exciting, fun and stimulating to many people. In this guide, we explore the facts and fallacies regarding anal sex, guiding you to enjoy anal sex for years to come.

The Positions

Doggie Style - Probably the most commonly thought of anal sex position is "doggie style," The receiving partner kneels on all fours and the inserting partner approaches from the rear. Though this is the most common anal position, it's not necessarily the most comfortable or the best beginner position, as the position of the receiving partner tends to tighten up their anus.

 

 Flying Doggy - A variation of the popular doggie style position in which the giver stands behind the receiver (instead of kneeling) and places their feet outside the legs of the receiver. You'll find that the giver will be positioned higher and inserted into the anus more downwardly (you're almost in mid-leap if you were playing leapfrog).

 

Missionary - The standard missionary position (man on top, partner on bottom) is also the best beginner for anal sex. It allows the receiver to relax the anus, making penetration much more accessible fully.

 

Anal Drop - This position puts the receiver on top and the giver on the bottom. You might think that this is the best beginner position since it gives the receiver control over how much - how fast, but being on top causes the receiver to involuntarily tighten up the anus, making penetration difficult.

 

Double Penetration - Available only to women as a receiver, the art of double penetration can bring extreme pleasure to the woman. Because the anus is highly sensitive and there are many shared sexual nerve endings between the walls of the vagina and the anus, simultaneous stimulation can be quite erotic.

 

Side Anal - Another good beginner position is side anal, where the receiver lays on their side, and the giver approaches from the rear. The receiver can relax the anus, and the giver can easily access the entire anal area.

 

Kama Sutra Anal - The Kama Sutra is an ancient text that teaches us how to maximize our pleasure during lovemaking. It also teaches that anal sex is not "taboo" or forbidden. Instead, anal sex is a key to releasing specific sexual and physical energies.

 

Wheel BarrelI In this position, the giver approaches the receiver from behind, similar to doggie style, but lifts the receiver's legs into the air. The receiver must support themselves with their arms only or lay flat on a bed or chair.

  • Hygiene - Proper hygiene is essential for any anal sex, especially any anal penetrations.
  • Anatomy - Two closely spaced muscle rings, called sphincters, surround the anal opening. The outer sphincter is controlled like any muscle; you can contract or relax it. The inner sphincter is governed involuntarily and responds to fear and anxiety, causing the receiving partner to tense up the inner sphincter.
  • Your First Experience - Most people find that anal sex is a tremendous tool to enhance their regular sex activities. In a majority of cases, the actual anal sex is used in conjunction with a variety of other sexual activities and positions. A little anal stimulation is almost always welcomed during oral sex (try using your finger around and even in the anus while performing oral sex with your mouth).
  • Analingus - Analingus is licking or inserting the tongue into the anus to provide pleasure. Both men and women enjoy analingus, and you can use some of the same techniques on each.

Fingering the Anus 

  • Before fingering the anus, ensure your fingernails are trimmed tight and you have the proper lubrication. A little spit is better than nothing. You can use any finger you like, but the difference in size (except for the thumb) is not as significant as you'd imagine.
  • Preparing for Sex To get ready for anal sex, the first thing the receiver needs to do is relax. A hot bath or a massage beforehand is always a good preparation.
  • Start Slowly Because there is an excellent line between pain and pleasure during anal sex, we suggest that you begin your anal explorations very slowly and proceed at a leisurely pace that will allow to experience and appreciate each level of insertion.
  • Proper Lubrication More so than in any other form of sex, proper lubrication is essential in the enjoyment of anal sex. Every time you insert anything into the anus, from a finger to a penis, you're likely to tear tissue walls along the sides (much like you do to the inside of your mouth every time you brush your teeth).
  • Male Prostate Stimulation Though many men are reluctant to admit it, most find some anal stimulation erotically stimulating. Even non-gay men report that inserting a finger or butt plug into the anus during sex causes incredible, throbbing orgasms.
  • Anal Orgasm A small percentage of men and women can achieve actual orgasm through exclusive anal stimulation (ie., anal stimulation alone). Though many men and women enjoy and take great pleasure in anal stimulation, it is most often in conjunction with normal sexual activities; the orgasm is heightened by anal sex.
  • Combination Sex Most people find that anal sex is a tremendous tool to enhance their regular sex activities. In a majority of cases, the actual anal sex is used in conjunction with a variety of other sexual activities and positions.
  • The Best Anal Position Have the receiving partner lie on their back with their knees in the air. The inserting partner should kneel or lie facing the receiving partner and insert at a comfortable angle to both. In this position, the receiving partner can relax several muscles necessary for pleasurable anal sex.