What is the Bible's view of anal sex generally? Is it alright to engage in it in marriage? Is there scriptural basis to reject anal sex? The Bible does not say anything about anal sex between and a husband and wife in marriage.
The same situation also exists regarding self-masturbation and oral sex in marriage. However, there are biblical principles that provide some guidelines. First we will examine evidence provided by psychologists and medical authorities.
Third, we will discover if there are any Bible verses about anal sex in the Bible. Then we will conclude by looking at what principles from the Bible apply to the question of anal sex in marriage. Clifford and Joyce Penner are international sexual therapists, educators, and authors. Clifford is a clinical psychologist, earned an M. They write the following about anal sex in their highly rated book about sex in marriage,. The anus is highly contaminated, whereas the reproductive tract is sterile in men and clean in women.
When the penis enters the anus, there is high risk of infections and prostate problems [for men]. In addition, the rectum is not designed for entry and thrusting. The small blood vessels along the wall of the anus and rectum break.
We do not recommend anal sex. Douglass E. Rosenau is a licensed psychologist, marriage and family therapist and certified sex therapist. He writes this about anal sex,. One of the obsessions I commonly encounter is anal sex. The vaginal tissue, with its lubrication and muscle, was designed for childbirth and intercourse, but the anus was not.
