Is Anal Sex Safe?

As more straight couples enjoy anal sex the question about safety comes up a lot. In short, anal sex is safe providing you follow some sensible precautions.

When straight couples engage in anal sex the most common practise is for the man to insert his cock into the woman's ass. However, with modern sex toys men are also discovering what many gay men have known for years – that anal sex and prostrate stimulation is extremely enjoyable.

Inserting anything into the ass should be done with care. Unlike the vagina the anus and rectum is not naturally lubricating so getting your anal lube is essential.

Is anal sex safe and what dangers are involved with anal sex?

Disease

First off it should be noted that sexually transmitted diseases and infections can be passed on through anal sex as they can with vaginal sex. Some studies have also suggested that the risk of transmitting an infection or disease is higher with anal sex.

To avoid such diseases and infections you should always use a condom, as you would with vaginal sex, when engaging in anal sex. Passing on gonorrhoea, herpes, hepatitis, HPV or HIV can be life changing. If you have been medically checked and know you don't have any problems then enjoy anal sex as you wish.

There are bacteria is the ass, as there is all over the human body. While there is no definite need to wash out the rectum before anal sex but emptying your bowels an hour or prior to anal sex can ensure no faeces passes onto a cock or sex toy.

Safe and Slow

Anal sex can hurt at first. Forcing the sphincter to open up isn't natural. If you're new to anal sex then start small. A well lubricated finger is always the best way to start. As your body relaxes and gets used to the insertion then try something a little bigger, a second finger or small vibrator.

If you're using an anal relaxant then the next stage isn't going to hurt but when it comes to larger vibrators, dildos or cocks you should insert slowly, just the first inch, then stop before pushing in a little further.

Let the recipient of anal sex set the pace. Work together and once you're pushed all the way in the start to fuck the pleasure will come.

Inner Lining

The inside of the ass is designed to push out not in. The lining is soft tissue. That can be damaged with anything remotely sharp. Finger nails cause the most problems with anal play. Check your finger nails before pushing them in someone's ass. Use smooth objects and sex toys whenever possible.

Trying to force the anus to open up may also result in tearing of sphincter to as mentioned, go slow at the start.

Anal Sex is Safe and Fun

Following a few simple precautions can mean anal sex being very safe and very enjoyable for men and women. All couples and groups playing safe with anal sex, like any form of sex, will enjoy it all so much more.