Discovering anal pleasure

The anus has many nerve endings and so constitutes an important erogenous zone for sexuality. Both men and women enjoy caresses around their anus, accompanied by caresses on the clitoris or on the penis, or during intercourse. A finger could also be inserted into the anus. During intercourse, a massage to the prostate increases the intensity of orgasm for some men. According to a study published by the INED in 2006, 37% of women and 45% of men declared already having engaged in sodomy. Sodomy is a sexual activity that consists of penetrating the anus and the rectum of your partner, generally with the penis or a sexual toy, such as a dildo, which simulates a phallus. Penetration by a penis is done by a man on another man or on a woman. Dildos and strap-on dildos allow women to sodomize their partners.

Anal intercourse is most often initiated by men who would like to enjoy the different sensation of penetrating an anus, which squeezes the penis tighter than a vagina can. Women who have never experimented with sodomy can be scared of the discomfort or the pain that penetration could cause. She might also find this activity degrading or disgusting. Each partner should respect the other's choices and desires.
Penetration should be done delicately as the anal sphincter's normal reflex is to tighten. At each attempt at penetration, the sphincter should be relaxed slowly by being caressed. A high-quality lubricant designed for this purpose helps prevent irritation, as this zone does not humidify itself naturally. Inserting a finger could also lead the way before penetration by the penis to help the sphincter relax. Anal intercourse, with its to and fro movements, can be a source of intense pleasure and orgasm for women.

Precautions to take before anal penetration.

The risk of transmission of sexual diseases (STDs, AIDS) is three times higher with anal intercourse than vaginal intercourse because sperm (if infected) or the penis (if it has sores) is in direct contact with the rectum whose wall is fragile and has many blood vessels. Germs can more easily infect the body through this entry point. As the rectum can also contain some faecal matter, some people wash themselves thoroughly before sodomy. To get ready for an anal penetration, it is therefore strongly recommended to wash yourself by using a washing bulb for example!

Using a condom is also strongly recommended for any anal penetration. Use a lubricant to prevent the condom from breaking. It is important to know that even without ejaculation, the fluid secreted by the Cowper's gland that helps humidify the penis during erection is a carrier of the AIDS virus. Change condoms before going on to vaginal penetration, as the germs in the rectum can cause vaginal infections. If you do not use a condom, cunnilingus and vaginal penetration should take place before and not after anal intercourse.

Why anal penetration?

Sodomy is surrounded by a multitude of symbols that are all elements which contribute to increasing excitement and pleasure. Sodomy is still taboo at social, cultural and religious levels. Engaging in sodomy means defying this taboo – in itself an exciting idea. Also, the idea of using an orifice that was originally not designed for sex to seek pleasure is also an exciting concept – the physical sensations that we feel during sodomy are richer and more varied than those we feel during vaginal penetration. The moment of penetration is particularly moving. Pain quickly gives way to pleasure when penetration is a little daring.