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Essential recommendations before anal sex
How to practice anal sex
Anal sex and pregnancy

Anal penetration (also known as sodomy) is an old practice (Greek antiquity) which is not experienced exclusively by homosexuals. Many men and women enjoy anal sex as an enhancement to regular sexual relations.

It is important to keep in mind that anal sex should not be painful. If it is then it is not done properly!

Anal sex is one of the most frequent phantasms of men. Some women enjoy anal penetration (sodomy), some others do it only to please their partners and finally some are disgusted because they think that this practice is degrading, bestial and unnatural! Fear of pain can also explain the rejection of anal penetration (sodomy).

Risks of STD transmission

The risk of aids transmission (or other sexually transmitted infections) is higher during anal sex. The rectum wall is actually more fragile than vaginal wall, so blood contact during anal penetration is more frequent. Using condoms will reduce this risk.

Rimming (also known as analingus) should always be performed with dams to avoid any risks of hepatitis transmission if the partner “is infected of it”.

Anal sex should not be paintful

Even more than for any other type of sexual relations, it is necessary to talk about it with your partner in order to be sure that he or she agrees on it. Unprepared act will often result in pain during the anal penetration.

Anal penetration needs more tenderness than vaginal penetration to avoid pain during the penetration and a possible tear of the anal sphincter in case of forced and brutal penetration.

Fist of all, a good hygiene and a local wash are essential. If it is possible, go to the toilet before in order to evacuate your feces.

Anal sex positions

The two best positions for anal penetration are:

• The receiving partner kneels on his or her knees and elbows while the penetrating partner kneels directly behind the receiving partner facing toward him or her.

• The receiving partner lies on his or her back and pulls his or her knees up as close to his or her chest as he or she can manage. The penetrating partner approaches on top, both partners facing each other.

Basic tips for anal sex

Before inserting a finger into your partner’s anus, make sure that your fingernails are cut short. Start by running your well-lubricated finger over the anal opening of your partner and pressing against it making circular motions as you go in order to relax the anal sphincter.

Always pay attention to your partner to indicate whether or not he or she feels comfortable.

Slide one finger in slowly and wait a minute. Take it all the way out then push it back again. Then, slide a second finger in. If it is difficult to enter the anus, then more lubricant is probably needed.

When your partner indicates that he or she is ready for penetration, put on a condom. Always use lots of lubricant on your penis. Always use water-based lubricants, which are latex compatible.

The penis should always be inserted slowly. Do not use force. Stop immediately if your partner complains of discomfort but stay inside his or her anus. If the pain is too unbearable, then take your penis all the way out very slowly and wait a minute before a new attempt. If the pain persists, do not dwell on it!

After anal sex

After anal sex, never penetrate your female partner into her vagina without first cleaning yourself thoroughly or without changing your condom. The bacteria that live in the rectum could give vaginal infections to your partner.
However, anal sex can be practiced immediately after vaginal penetration without preliminary cleaning.

Technically, it is not possible to get pregnant from anal sex. However, the semen leaking from the anus after anal penetration may drip across the perineum and cause “splash” conception which can be avoid by the use of condoms.