I agree that we can provide information on anal sex in a manner that is inclusive for all couples that enjoy anal sex, as well as for both heterosexual and homosexual couples (and everyone in between!). (Please know, not all homosexual couples engage in anal sex; in my goal to be all-inclusive, I do not want this to be read as stereotypical, either)
Go Ask Alice has a wonderful discussion on how to have healthy and safer anal sex, with answers provided by professional Health Educators, as well as a few book recommendations, "For more info about anal health and sex play, look for the books Anal Pleasure And Health by Jack Morin, Ph.D. and The Ultimate Guide To Anal Sex For Women by Tristan Taormino."
I think Rosa provided some helpful information, as when we discuss the continuum of sexual behaviors in a health and wellness model (taking out personal opinion), anal sex does top the list for "High Risk" (followed by vaginal sex), as most couples do not use condoms when engaging in anal sex. And, as you pointed out anon, anal sex is taboo and not discussed...and therefore...many couples do not properly use lubrication, relaxation or communication adequately, which can cause pain, discomfort or even injury.
As Rosa also pointed out, most men do have a slight curve in their penis, and this is normal. During any type of anal sex, the penis is going to "hit" the rectum walls, and if any pain or discomfort occur (as with ANY sexual behavior), then it must be stopped immediately and either resumed slowly, with additional lubrication or communicate about other possible sexual behaviors that you can engage in.
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I agree that we can provide information on anal sex in a manner that is inclusive for all couples that enjoy anal sex, as well as for both heterosexual and homosexual couples (and everyone in between!). (Please know, not all homosexual couples engage in anal sex; in my goal to be all-inclusive, I do not want this to be read as stereotypical, either)
Go Ask Alice has a wonderful discussion on how to have healthy and safer anal sex, with answers provided by professional Health Educators, as well as a few book recommendations, "For more info about anal health and sex play, look for the books Anal Pleasure And Health by Jack Morin, Ph.D. and The Ultimate Guide To Anal Sex For Women by Tristan Taormino."
I think Rosa provided some helpful information, as when we discuss the continuum of sexual behaviors in a health and wellness model (taking out personal opinion), anal sex does top the list for "High Risk" (followed by vaginal sex), as most couples do not use condoms when engaging in anal sex. And, as you pointed out anon, anal sex is taboo and not discussed...and therefore...many couples do not properly use lubrication, relaxation or communication adequately, which can cause pain, discomfort or even injury.
As Rosa also pointed out, most men do have a slight curve in their penis, and this is normal. During any type of anal sex, the penis is going to "hit" the rectum walls, and if any pain or discomfort occur (as with ANY sexual behavior), then it must be stopped immediately and either resumed slowly, with additional lubrication or communicate about other possible sexual behaviors that you can engage in.
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