Initial Perceptions and Conflicting Information
The act of anal sex often seems to be immediately associated with pain or homosexuality in people's minds. How painful is it really? Is it unhygienic? How is this type of sexual intercourse carried out? Does it really feel good?
If you search for answers to these questions online, you'll find a lot of contradictory information. Some claim that anal sex is completely harmless, while others believe that engaging in it will inevitably lead to various health problems. Today, I'm going to provide a comprehensive guide to help you truly understand anal sex.
Growing Popularity and Curiosity
While many people still regard it as an unexplored area, quite a few have already derived a great deal of pleasure from it. From a practical standpoint, many people are familiar with and have engaged in anal sex practices.
As the popularity of anal sex has surged, there has been growing curiosity and concern about its physiological impact on the receiving partner. Although 40% of women report experiencing intense pain after trying it, 70% of them "repurchase" this experience, so to speak.
Anal Sex vs. Vaginal Intercourse: The Basics
What's the difference between anal sex and vaginal intercourse?
Here's the answer: If vaginal intercourse is like being with a water pipe, then anal sex is more like being with an elastic band, considering that the sphincter is a highly tensile area. The area around the anus is rich in nerve endings, so both actual penetration and skillful stimulation of the surrounding area can produce pleasure, and this applies to both men and women.
Pleasure for Men
For men, the anus is tighter than the vagina, and penetration from behind provides a strong, all-encompassing sensation of being wrapped around. It can also feel more intimate than vaginal insertion.
The reason why many men enjoy anal sex is that it more easily stimulates and compresses the anus and rectum, causing the prostate to become engorged and leading to a unique prostate-induced orgasmic pleasure that's entirely different from ejaculation. When you have the time, you might ask your girlfriend to "attack from behind."
Pleasure for Women
Women don't have a prostate, but the stimulation of those nerve endings can still provide neurogenic pleasure. For those who have reached a point of refinement and are seeking variety in their sexual experiences, anal sex might be worth a try. As for how to do it, these sequential actions are presumably self-explanatory.
The Pain Factor and Preparation
If the receiving partner isn't prepared, they may experience intense pain when being penetrated. Just imagine the pain of passing a stool of a certain thickness during severe constipation; now imagine accommodating the diameter of a penis. However, when relaxed, the anus can definitely accommodate penetration.
The Importance of Condoms
For those who are truly ready to try it, be sure to use a condom! Although the rectum and vagina are not connected, and sperm can only enter the uterus through the vagina to have a chance of fertilizing an egg, the anus is prone to developing wounds.
The tiny blood vessels in the anus are relatively likely to burst. Even if both partners are absolutely certain that there's no risk of disease transmission, these tiny tears can still lead to bacterial cross-contamination and infections, causing inflammation. Additionally, using a condom eliminates concerns about fecal matter, so safety should always come first.
Health Risks: STDs and More
Numerous research studies indicate that anal sex increases the risk of sexually transmitted diseases (STDs). The risk associated with anal sex is many times higher than that of vaginal intercourse. The main issue is the ease of disease transmission, primarily due to the rectum's absorptive properties, which allow it to readily absorb liquids. Improper handling can easily cause intestinal mucosal damage and wounds. If a sexual partner engaging in anal sex has an STD or AIDS, the virus can be easily transmitted, putting the unprotected partner at great risk.
Anal Sex and Fecal Incontinence: The Data
A survey conducted in the United States involving over 4,000 American adult citizens revealed that both men and women with anal sex experience have a higher incidence of fecal incontinence compared to those without such experience (9.9% vs. 7.4% for women and 11.6% vs. 5.3% for men).
Although the data suggests a correlation, it doesn't establish a causal relationship between the two. Most people who engage in anal sex can generally maintain normal anal tone unless they engage in extreme practices that challenge physiological limits. There's no evidence to suggest that normal anal sex directly damages the anus.
Safe Practices and Final Advice
Anal sex enthusiasts should be aware of the size of the insertable object and adjust their approach accordingly. For example, the larger the size, the slower the speed should be. High-speed thrusting with large objects or frequent anal sex naturally carries a higher risk of health problems.
In other words, engaging in anal sex in a moderate and cautious manner is generally safe, but excessive or violent behavior can lead to injury. Finally, remember that your sex life isn't a porn movie. Blindly imitating what you see isn't advisable. Anal sex carries risks, so proceed with caution!
