An Introduction To Anal Sex - How To Stay Safe

If you're considering having anal sex, make sure you understand that there are certain precautions that you and your partner need to take in order to be safe.  There are real dangers associated with anal sex.  This subject is very important to research before you actually do anything. There are safety precautions that you must know about before you decide whether or not you want to have anal.

Obivously one of the most important parts of safe anal penetration is the use of a condom. A condom should be used even with monogamous couples, simply because of all the bacteria present in the rectum.  A latex condom will keep bacteria off of the man's penis, and make insertion a little easier.

If you aren't going to use a condom, make sure that neither of you has any cuts (on the penis or anus) and are disease free.  It's a good idea to get tested, especially before anal.  Also understand that fecal bacteria will most likely get shoved into the penis of the penetrator, which could very well lead to infection.  Urinating after anal sex, may help prevent infection, but it's not a foolproof method.

The next important safety precaution involves lots of lubricant. Never ever have "dry" anal sex. It's almost guaranteed to results in tearing of anal tissue.   Silicone lubes are great because they're super slippery and seem to last forever.  The last thing you want is for all your lubricant to dry up during the act.  You'll have to pause to re-apply lubricant and possibly have to deal with the pain of penetration again.

Anal lubes are also a great choice, since they're made specifically for anal sex.  Many of them have desensitizing ingredients that help to numb the anus.  Never use a spermicidal condom or lubricant - it really irritates the sensitive skin of the anus, and can make sex very unpleasant.

Before you start, you want to ensure that the rectum is empty.  An enema is the best way to achieve an empty rectum.  It also reduces the amount of fecal bacteria in the anus by rinsing some out.

The partner who will be penetrated should clean their anus thoroughly with an anti-bacterial soap .  Getting rid of the existing bacteria on the surface of the skin prevents it from spreading all over the place, which could increase the risk of infection in the vagina, or any cuts that happen to be around the area.

Enter the anus slowly.  Forcing your way in will lead to injury and a lot of pain for the person being penetrated.  You should never push through resistance.  Stop if anal sex is too difficult or painful, and comminicate openly with each other.

After anal sex, clean up immediately. Never put your penis from anus to vagina, or from anus to mouth. This can lead to nasty infections, or even sickness. Wash up with anti-bacterial soap again, to prevent spreading bacteria.

Remember to be safe while having anal sex. These little precautions could save you from some pretty uncomfotable anal tears or yeast infections.

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