Lots of people enjoy anal sex! It can be a fun and sexy thing to do. If it hurts you can slow down, stop or try something else. When you have anal sex you can start slow and do lots of foreplay. That makes it easier to put something inside of it. Anal sex has a high risk for giving someone or getting an STI. You can use a condom to make it less likely. Lots of people have anal sex that feels good and is pain-free! Without lube, the friction can be painful.
The entrance to the anus is also tight. So, it can hurt to put something in it without lube. Talking to your partner is also important. You can check in to make sure they feel comfortable, relaxed and are having fun.
You can also see if they need more lube or want to go slower or faster. Silicon and water based lubes are great for anal sex! Silicon-based lubes can melt silicon sex toys.
But, they can stain your sheets and be harder to wash off. But, you need to use more of it re-apply more often. Some lubes that are made for anal sex have chemicals that numb your skin. Some people worry that anal sex might be messy. But, your body stores poop higher than anything you put in your butt could reach. Anal sex can give someone an STI. If you want to switch from anal to oral, vaginal, or front hole sex you can use a new condom to prevent infections.
For rimming or analingus, you can use a thin sheet of latex called a dental dam to prevent STIs. Anal sex can feel good to lots of people! Other people might not like it. To make it feel as good as possible you can use lube, go slowly, and talk to your partners. Planned Parenthood explains the risks of STIs and bacterial infections from oral-to-anal sex aka rimming, or analingus.
