Anal
sex is stimulation of the anus during sexual activity. It
can be done in several different ways: manually, orally
or by anal intercourse.
Anal
sex can be the primary form of sexual activity or it can
accompany other types of stimulation. For instance, couples
sometimes include manual stimulation of the anus (either
lightly rubbing the rim or inserting a finger into the anus)
during vaginal intercourse. Others use the tongue in a similar
fashion for oral stimulation.
Anal
intercourse is the insertion of a man's penis into his partner's
rectum. Although anal sex is often thought of as a strictly homosexual activity, many
heterosexual couples enjoy it too.
Anal
penetration can be pleasurable, but it can also be a source
of physical discomfort. The muscle on the outside of the
rectum, called the anal sphincter, ordinarily tightens if
stimulated, which means that attempts at insertion of the
penis, or even a finger, may be uncomfortable even if done
slowly and gently. If penetration into the anus is forced,
injury is possible. It is helpful to use a lubricant liberally
and to relax and gradually dilate the sphincter by gentle
manual stimulation before attempting penetration.
Some
people empty the rectum with a disposable enema before anal
intercourse. Since the rectum contains bacteria that are
capable of causing infection, anything -- fingers, objects,
a penis -- that has contact with the anus should not subsequently
be in contact with the vagina or mouth until it has been
thoroughly washed.
Strong
Negative Attitudes
Some people have strong negative attitudes toward anal sex,
whether it takes place between homosexual or heterosexual
couples. They may think of it as being unclean, unnatural,
perverted, disgusting, or simply unappealing. It is sometimes
regarded as the ultimate in depravity and has regularly
been condemned by religious and secular authorities.
Historically,
religious objections originate from the fact that a woman
cannot possibly get pregnant through anal sex, as some religions
only approved of sexual intercourse for the purpose of reproduction.
Anal
sex is subject to legal restrictions in many states, even
between married couples. In general these statutes refer
to anal sex acts as "crimes against nature", going
back to the view that heterosexual intercourse, with its
reproductive potential, is the only natural, healthy, non-sinful
way of having sexual relations. These laws are strongly
biased toward the prosecution of homosexuals because penetrative
anal sex is far more common among gay men than it is among
heterosexual couples.
It’s important to remember that HIV can be transmitted through anal sex, especially anal
intercourse. In fact, the risk of HIV
transmission is greater than it is in vaginal intercourse
because the lining of the rectum tears more easily than
the vagina. The resulting skin
breaks and bleeding increase the possibility of the transmission
of bodily fluids containing the virus that causes AIDS.
For
those who choose to engage in either vaginal or anal penetrative
sexual acts, using latex condoms is the best way to reducing the likelihood of HIV transmission
Condoms are excellent for preventing the transmission of sexually
transmitted diseases, including HIV/AIDS. Condoms MUST be
made of LATEX to prevent STDs! None of this lambskin stuff
please!
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