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Does anal sex hurt?

Anal sex is defined as the sexual practice in which the penis is inserted into the partner’s anus to obtain pleasure.

Anal sex is a practice that has been taboo for centuries. So much so that many people still fear it, given the limited information they have about it and especially the idea that it can be painful.

However, there are couples who enjoy this practice in privacy and, in addition, in a painless way. How do they do it? Very simple, given some considerations and care.

Next we will see if anal sex is a pleasant activity, how it can be carried out in a healthy way to enjoy a good sexual encounter and the risks that can be run when certain measures are not taken into account.

Can there be pleasure in anal sex?

Anal sex can be very pleasant, as long as certain issues are met. In this regard, the Institute of Human Sexuality of the Autonomous University of Santo Domingo, indicates the following:

  • You have to foreplay and give stimulation so that the anus gradually dilates. Masturbation is usually used to excite the partner and, in turn, to get his muscles to relax.
  • Use lubricants appropriate for the area (water-based) to facilitate penetration. It should be noted that the application of the lubricant can help promote arousal. Saliva is not recommended at all
  • Choose an appropriate angle of penetration (that is, a comfortable posture, such as the doggy).
  • Always use a condom!
  • Gently and slowly insert the penis into the anus.
    Do not make sudden movements.

In relation to hygiene:

Of course, hygiene is essential at all times: before, during and after.

  • It is more than advisable to defecate before practicing anal sex.
  • The partner’s anus must be clean. Cleaning can be done simply with soap and water.
  • If the fingers are to be inserted for stimulation, the person’s hands should not only be clean, but also with well-trimmed and neat nails to avoid scratches and other possible injuries when handling the area during stimulation.
  • DO NOT penetrate the vagina during or after anal sex (unless proper hygiene measures are taken).
  • There are certain practices that should be avoided, as they also pose a high risk of infection:
  • Fisting: it is an extreme practice in which pleasure is sought by dilating the anus by introducing all the fingers, the hand and, finally, the fist.
  • Creampie: it is about ejaculation in the anus.
  • Anilingus: also known colloquially as “black kiss”, it involves the introduction of the lips and tongue into the anus to stimulate the partner.

Pain appears when there is no care

If the practice of anal sex is done without prior stimulation and in a sudden and in an accelerated way, the muscles will not be relaxed and the friction will be painful. Therefore, it is recommended to perform foreplay and then make sure to proceed with anal penetration delicately.

It is clear that the anus does not lubricate naturally during sexual intercourse, as in the case of the vagina. Hence the importance of using a suitable lubricant for this area and, in addition, perform the penetration with care, without strong thrusts or sudden movements in general.

For some couples, the ideal is to combine penetration with masturbation in anal sex. In this way the sensation of pleasure is intensified, the relaxation of the muscles is promoted and, of course, the dilation of the anus.

Once again, it must be remembered that without good care, anal sex can cause pain and health problems, from an anal fissure, tears, bleeding, to the spread of sexually transmitted infections (STIs). Therefore, those who wish to enjoy this practice should always do so with caution.

In case one of the members is not comfortable with anal sex, nothing happens. You can always chat and see if you are willing to try one more time, and in case it is clear that you are not, you can look for other options to enjoy together in bed. Anal sex is not an obligation.

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Laura Vera

Master in Sexology from Institute of Sexology in Granada, Spain. I like to learn everything related with sex and erotism. The best way to learn about a topic is to try to explain it.
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