Whether the hype about anal sex rising in popularity [/link] is true or not, the fact remains that anal sex play (which includes both internal anal penetration as well as external stimulation of the anus or any part of the ass) is a safe and healthy way to expand your erotic exploration. Anal sex play focuses on both physical and psychological pleasure that other forms of sex play do not, and for many people (alone and with partners) it opens up new avenues that has an impact on all aspects of their sex lives. For others it’s something to try but holds no great charms.
A wonderful way to explore anal sex play is through the use of anal sex toys. In theory any sex toy you use to stimulate the anus, rectum or prostate is an anal sex toy. But there are some important safety issues with anal sex toys, and I recommend only using toys that have been designed for anal play and are clearly safe for this kind of play. It’s also important to follow the basic rules of anal sex to make sure you play with your sex toys safely.
Here are some basic tips on choosing and using anal sex toys:
- If you’re not sure where to start, it’s always best to start small, slow, and with lots of lubricant.
- Thicker lubes generally tend to be better for anal play because they stay where you put them better than thinner lubes, which spread more easily.
- Many anal toys feature a curve designed for prostate stimulation which can also be used for g-spot stimulation.
- It’s worth repeating the main safety concern, which is to only use toys with some sort of flared base or barrier to prevent the whole toy from entering the rectum, and make sure your toy is smooth and seamless.
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