Is Anal Sex Enjoyable

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Plus, a sex researcher explains the four keys to helping her enjoy it as much as you do
More and more ladies are putting a welcome mat by the back door: 36 percent of women and 42 percent of men have tried anal sex , according to a new report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Butt play has been around since the dawn of time, but it’s become more common over the last 20 or 30 years as the stigma has disappeared, says Kimberly McBride, Ph.D., a sex researcher at the University of Toledo.
Now that Maya Rudolph has screamed about anal bleaching on Bridesmaids and thousands of free anal clips are available on PornHub, more people are interested in testing the waters, she says.
Still, not everyone who tries it makes it a regular part of their sex lives. Only 8 percent of women have had anal in the last month, according to a study from Indiana University.
“A lot of women say that it’s a special occasion thing,” McBride says. “They’ll only do it on his birthday or Valentine’s Day.”
But here’s a little secret: It doesn’t have to be a favor on her part.
“The anus is rich in nerve endings,” says McBride. “If you do it right, it can be a really pleasurable experience for her.”
Follow these steps, and she may be the one to ask for it next time.
This may seem painfully obvious, but McBride says she constantly hears from women who say their guys just ram it in, or claim that “it slipped.” If she’s not relaxed and ready (see Step 2), it’ll just be painful for her.
Ask her if she’s up for trying anal—and hash out any concerns—before you hop into bed, McBride says. Of course, if she’s not into it, you have to respect that.
If she’s game, don’t take it as a blanket approval to go for it anytime you’re fooling around. Check in with her in the moment to see if she’s in the mood for anal.
The anus can be an uncomfortable place to be touched at first. To help her get used to it, start with light butt play before you try penetration, says McBride.
For example, one night you can try just putting a finger or a vibrator on the outside of her anus. (We recommend one of this rechargable vibrator from the Men's Health store.) Another night, lube up a finger and gently insert it. Or experiment with butt plugs.
When you’re both ready to try the real thing, there are two things you need to know about the booty, says McBride.
Two: It’s very sensitive to tearing.
These two facts make it absolutely essential to use lube, and plenty of it.
This organic lubricant from the Men's Health store is a great all-purpose choice.
Despite what you see in porn , thrusting too deeply, too quickly, or too vigorously will just hurt her.
Your best bet: Let her control the depth and speed of penetration, says McBride. You can let her climb on top for a dirty variation of the cowgirl position, do it missionary with her hands guiding your hips, or doggy style with her in charge of backing it up.

Medically Reviewed by Isabel Lowell, MD on October 20, 2021
Anal sex is the term used for any sexual activity that involves the anus. It doesn’t always include anal intercourse.
The anus is full of nerve endings, making it very sensitive, and many people find anal sex pleasurable. An estimated 90% of men who have sex with men and as many as 5% to 10% of sexually active women have anal intercourse.
As with many forms of sex, it has risks, but by planning and communicating with your partner you can reduce a lot of these risks and enjoy the intimacy.
There are other things to be aware of as well:
Use a condom to protect against the spread of infections and diseases.
Some problems need a doctor’s treatment. Talk to your health care provider if you have:
Talk to your doctor about your symptoms. They may suggest:
Treatment for problems from anal sex will depend on your symptoms and diagnosis. For pain, fissures, and hemorrhoids, your doctor may suggest:
To treat an STD, you may need antibiotics or antiviral medication, depending on your infection.
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University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign McKinley Health Center: "Anal Sex: Questions and Answers."
News release, New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene.
University of California, Santa Barbara, SexInfo Online: "What Are the Dangers of Anal Sex?"
Columbia University's Health Q & A Internet Service, Go Ask Alice: "Pain from anal sex, and how to prevent it."
Cedars-Sinai: “Anal Fissure,” “Anal Fistula.”
Mayo Clinic: “Is colon cleansing a good way to eliminate toxins from your body?” “Sexually transmitted diseases (STDs).”
CDC: “Nail Hygiene,” “Dental Dam Use,” “Anal Sex and HIV Risk,” “Genital HPV Infection -- Fact Sheet.”
Center for Community Health: “Tips for Anal Health -- Ways to Take Care of Your Bottom.”
American Journal of Gastroenterology : “Anal Intercourse and Fecal Incontinence: Evidence from the 2009-2010 National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey.”
Harvard Medical School: “Digital Rectal Exam.”
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WebMD does not provide medical advice, diagnosis or treatment.

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I personally don't see why it would be because as far as I'm aware there are no pleasure zones inside a woman's anus but does anyone want to offer first hand experience to answer the question?

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no tbf

people basically started doing it bc porn

most of the time its just uncomfortable and awkward

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no tbf

people basically started doing it bc porn

most of the time its just uncomfortable and awkward

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There are women out there who enjoy it. I would say most women don't enjoy it though.

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It's kinky - I don't think women without a kinky side would enjoy it too much, although they could take enjoyment from their partner 'happy'. For those with that side, yeah, it can certainly be enjoyable.

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Well, they seem to enjoy it a lot in porn so it must be enjoyable for women!

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I know lots of girls who have done anal once. From what I know though, only one of my friends does it regularly.

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I know a couple of girls who love it and are able to come loads from it, I'm not so keen on it which for a guy is slightly unusual

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Short answer : no.

Long answer : nooooooooooo.

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I'm sure some women enjoy it but all the women I know who have tried it don't tbh.

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I've never seen the appeal for it. Why would I want to put it in there? It is literally an inch away from where it's designed to go...

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For some women, yes, I imagine it is.

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It can hurt all girls. There are some girls who can thoroughly enjoy it though, depends how they are put together.

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Probably G-spot stimulation by the back door the same as how men get off from it. That explains why some enjoy it and others don't. I wonder if anyone has ever done a correlation between liking anal sex and having vaginal orgasms?

In other news, I've no idea how people even get it in there, I know there's lube and everything but half the time I have enough trouble with the vagina...

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I find it pleasurable

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Yes, when its done right, it can be very pleasurable. That doesn't mean all women will like the feeling though.

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I personally don't see why it would be because as far as I'm aware there are no pleasure zones inside a woman's anus but does anyone want to offer first hand experience to answer the question?

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Well, they seem to enjoy it a lot in porn so it must be enjoyable for women!

Yeah its enjoyable, very very different from normal intercourse but i still love it

Whilst intercourse can be intimate, anal is more kinky and still have the passion, its the going slow and then the build up which is enjoyable

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