What is anal sex? Actually, PAI is the least popular variation. Most couples limit things to sphincter massage, shallow fingering, insertion of small toys, and oral-anal contact analingus, rimming. In erotic fantasies, anal play is quite popular. The male fantasies of porn often depict anal. In actual sex, anal remains a minority pleasure. But recent research suggests increasing popularity.
Anal is more popular than many believe, but it remains a minority pleasure, usually an occasional addition for added spice. The anal canal and rectum usually contain only traces of stool. Most is stored above the rectum in the descending colon. But traces may appear on anything that enters the anus.
Cleanliness is crucial. Wash the area with soapy fingers. Some people also use enemas. Disposables Fleet are available at pharmacies. Anal rinsing helps lovers relax, and if recipients wash well, anal playβincluding rimmingβis clean and reasonably safe. However, nothing that touches the anal area should contact the vulva or vagina. Anal bacteria may cause urinary tract infection. Unlike the vagina and mouth, the anal area is not self-lubricating.
Use plenty of lube. Even with it, anal insertions may cause minor bleeding, especially if the recipient has hemorrhoids 10 million Americans. Minor bleeding is no cause for concernβunless the inserter is HIV-positive. Then the recipient risks infection.
Anal play causes pain because the anus contains not one, but two sphincters, one visible, the other an inch inside. The sphincters are highly touch-sensitive. The external muscle ring is easier to relax, the internal ring, more difficult, and more likely to cause pain.
