Hi, my husband and I have never been practicing anal sex. But, we are considering it, how bad is anal sex?
Hi, your are not the only one full of misconceptions of anal intercourse. Most people believe that anal intercourse hurts, but it is false. In the beginning it is hurtful, until the anus becomes used to the activity. Women who remember their first time having sex probably bears in mind a painful experience, too. But it didn’t make them stop having sex. Anal intercourse also takes practice to get accustomed to the activity. If pain persist, it means you are doing something wrong. Pain usually arises as result of: too tense and tightening receiver, if the giver is pushing too hard, if there isn’t enough lubricant, or too big penis or toy to put in.
the first time i had anal sex it hurt the sphincters of my anus. there was a little bleeding too. the pain was due to the anus not being used to insertion of an object, (in my case it was my partners penis). the bleeding was also due to my partners penis, the sphincters were not used to the friction of anal sex and I received a slight tear. which healed over a 48hour period. and my doctor said it was normal.
The first time you have anal sex will hurt, just as vaginal sex did (or is supposed to). this is because the anus has many nerve endings and you are not used to the feeling of something pushing onto them.
I have found that before my partner inserts his penis, using a dildo that has a smaller diameter prepares my anus for his penis and this gives the sphincters time to stretch a small distance before stretching a little further for my partners penis.
We do not always use a condom, we are both STI free and have not had any anal problems. It can feel a little strange having sperm up your anus. after he has cum, I always have to take a trip to the bathroom because sperm will seep out of my anus, this is normal as for as anal sex goes.
you must always use plenty of water based lubricant. I use durex lubricants. when i lubricate myself/my partner lubricates me we always do the outer anal area around the anus and about a fingers length inside the anus. this provides enough lubricant for insertion. i also lubricate his penis or the dildo, if using the dildo.
when you start having anal sex, always go very slowly, you must stay very calm. this will help your sphincters to stay relaxed and not tighten around the penis. it takes some time to feel completely relaxed.
my first time for anal, my partner used one finger first, then two fingers, then his penis. this is good to help the anus to get used to the feeling of movement and gradual increases in size. If your partner has a very thick penis, i would advise you to use dildos of varying diameters, starting with the smallest first. you should use them until your anus is used to it then go up a size until you are ready for your partners penis.
Medically risky behavior, even if condoms are used as barrier for STDs.
The anal sphincter muscle is not anatomically designed to comfortably admit external objects-it is designed to relax and stretch when stimulated internally by rectal fullness from stool. The risks, even with gentle insertion, are tears of anal tissue, rectal mucosa, which results in bleeding, painful passing of stool, and leaking of stool.
Exposure to stool can result in urethal infections in a male insertive partner. The receptive partner is more at risk for contracting STD's due to virus in semen, if ejaculation takes place in the rectum. Human papilloma virus also is likely to spread anally due to the trauma to the anal and rectal tissue, and some of the most difficult persistent HPV infections we see are chronic anal warts, both external and internal to anal sphincter and they are difficult to treat, sometimes requiring surgery to remove.
Lastly, there is increase risk of spreading gastrointestinal pathogens through anal contact-whether it is bacterial infections like salmonella or E. coli, or parasitic infections like Giardia.
Bottom line (pun not intended) is that having anal sex is a form of sexual expression enjoyed by some people, and that involves potential discomfort and risk to both partners.
Anal sex us a pleasurable experience if done correctly. Use lots and lots of lubrication, as already mentioned use water based lube if you can, make sure that the person whose anus is to be penetrated has recently been to the toilet. Be gentle and take it slowly to begin with. Anal sex has always been a taboo subject and used to be associated with homosexuals, but this is no longer the case. Just be sensible about it, I can’t see why two responsible consenting adults can’t enjoy themselves, trust me both of you will experience the orgasm of your life. I remember when me and my wife first did it, yes it did hurt my wife, but after several sessions she began to enjoy it. We tend to do it regularly now and my wife loves it, especially if I tease her anus with my fingers and tongue first. :-)