Anal stimulation is a healthy and pleasurable activity that can be enjoyed as part of your intimate life. Some people have concern about the hygiene of anal play.
This article gives you all the information you need to prepare for anal play so you can relax and enjoy the pleasurable potential of anal play.
Many people find that preparing for anal play allows them to relax and enjoy the experience more fully.
This is simply one way to take care of yourself and your sexuality so you can enjoy the pleasures available to you.
Preparing for Anal Play
The external anal sphincter is one of the most sensitive places on the human body. You can enjoy huge amounts of anal pleasure without any penetration.The minimum preparation for enjoying external anal play is a regular bowel movement followed by complete external cleansing. Washing the external anal area with warm soap and water is often enough to allow you to feel at ease.
Baby wipes can also be useful to keep around for simple, quick and gentle clean-ups. The bottom line (so to speak) is keeping your intimate areas clean so you are relaxed and comfortable when you are engaging with yourself or your lover. Prepping for anal can be as simple as this: keep it clean and freshen up!Some people like to shave, wax or otherwise remove hair around their anus. This is completely a personal preference. If you do have hair in the area, be sure to use plenty of lubricant during anal play to allow for smooth glides without pulling the hair in this sensitive area.
Keep It Clean!
Do not touch the anus and genitals with the same hand without washing up or changing gloves! The anus and the genitals are two distinct ecosystems and you do not want to spread bacteria from the anus to the genitals. Keep one hand reserved for anal touch, the other clean for genital touch. Our video guides demonstrate simultaneous genital and anal stimulation using two hands – this is one of the most pleasurable ways to stimulate the entire sexual system at once.
After Anal Play, Wash Your Hands! You can use nitrile or latex gloves for quick and easy clean-up, so your hands can keep moving without a break to wash your hands. Again, practice common sense – if you use gloves, change them often and anytime you switch activities. If you don’t wear gloves, go to the bathroom and wash your hands thoroughly with soap and warm water.
Lube Up for More Pleasurable Anal Play
Another essential tool for pleasurable anal play is lubricant. Water-based lubricants are now readily found in every major drugstore and even many supermarkets. Silicone-based lubricants are a great choice for anal play, as they will stay slick and not dry out like water based lubricants. See our complete guide to choosing a lube for complete information.
Use plenty of lube, reapplying when needed. External and internal anal massage can be highly arousing, without a moment of discomfort. If you experience any pain at any point in the massage, slow down or stop. There is no need to endure anything.
Preparing for anal play can make this intimate exchange more pleasurable and allow you to relax deeper into the experience. Thorough cleansing prior to the sexual encounter will take your worries away, and proper hygiene including gloves and lubricant will make the experience more enjoyable for both you and your partner.
Arousal: The Most Essential Ingredient
Arousal is also an important part of preparing for anal play! To make anal play as pleasurable as possible for women, include lots of foreplay and arousal before touching the anus.
Our Guide to Fingering shows you how to stimulate her entire sexual system to create intense arousal before you use the techniques demonstrated in our Guide to Anal Play for Women.
Check out our Guide to Handjobs to learn how to simulate his entire sexual system and create intense arousal. The combination of prostate massage and handjobs creates an incredible erotic experience for men.
[...] Before Penetrating, Be Sure to Learn about External Anal Hygiene! Preparation for anal sex can range from general cleanliness to full internal rinses, gloves and other forms of barrier protection. Anal penetration with your fingers, as we teach in our Guide to Anal Play and Guide to Prostate Massage is a low-risk activity for the transmission of infections. Anal penetration with a penis, however, is considered one of the highest risk activities and an advanced sexual technique. If you are going to penetrate your lover’s anus with your penis, please use a high-quality condom and water-based or silicone lubricant and learn about safe sex practices.This page covers anal sex preparation techniques that will help you feel more comfortable and confident while enjoying anal penetration and anal sex. Before proceeding, check out our article on hygiene and preparation for external anal touch. [...]