Safe Anal Sex

Anal sex means sexual activity involving the bottom – in particular, the type of intercourse in which the penis goes into the anus. It is often referred to as ‘rectal sex'. Anal sex does carry some health risks, so please read our advice carefully.Our impression is that anal sex has become rather more common in heterosexual couples, partly because they have watched ‘blue movies’ in which this activity so often occurs.

One small study carried out in 2009 suggested that 30 per cent of pornographic DVDs which are on sale in the UK feature rectal intercourse. Often, it is presented as something that is both routine and painless for women. In real life, this is not the case.
Other types of sexual activity which involve the anus include:

• ‘postillionage’ – which means putting a finger into the partner’s bottom.
• insertion of ‘butt plugs’ – which are sex toys that dilate the anal opening and create a sensation of fullness.
• use of vibrators on or in the anus (please see cautionary note below).
• 'rimming’ – which is oral-anal contact; this carries a significant risk of infection.
• ‘fisting’ – which means putting the hand into the rectum; this activity is rare among heterosexual couples.

Taboos and infection

There are taboos surrounding the various types of anal sex – and particularly anal intercourse.
These may arouse strong feelings of moral indignation, guilt and anxiety.
It is important to remember that while some people find these activities repugnant, others may find them stimulating, exciting, and a normal part of their sexual intimacy.
Research shows that, whether we like it or not, the anal area is equipped with many erotic nerve endings – in both men and women. So it is not surprising that many couples (including a lot of heterosexual ones) derive pleasure from some form of ‘bottom stimulation'.
What about infection? Most sexual activities carry a risk of transmission of sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) from gonorrhoea and herpes to hepatitis B and HIV. There is evidence that anal intercourse carries a higher transmission risk than almost any other sexual activity.
Anal sex carries very many additional risks to health. Medical practitioners have even described it as the riskiest sexual behavior due to the physical and biological nature of the anorectal canal. It has been associated with catastrophic health complications such as disease, disability and death. It is however possible to engage in anal sex safely by taking the necessaryhealth precautions. Safe Anal Sex is an ebook which teaches about the medical conditions caused by anal sex and how to prevent them. It guides the reader on techniques of practicing anal sex safely.
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