"Anal Sex Positions"

Anal sex is a firm favorite with many men and women - and there are lots of sex positions in which you can try it.

Whether or not you like the idea, anal sex is very popular - almost two thirds of couples have tried it or do it regularly (and that's just the ones who admit it!). And with good reason, too, for the anus is rich in sensitive nerve endings that can add an extra thrill to the pleasure of sex - not to mention the fact that something so forbidden, something so naughty, takes us into a whole realm of taboo-breaking.

And why's it so popular? Well, in any position sex up the anus has one big advantage for both men and women - it's tight up there! There's nothing a man likes more than a tight hole to penetrate, and they don't come much tighter than the anus. Of course it wasn't made for entry, just exit, so there's some skill in reversing the traffic up this one way street: and sex positions are a more important factor in anal pleasure than in any other form of sex.

You've heard all the warnings, I'm sure - about not transferring shit from the anus to the vagina, using a condom because the rectum easily transmits viruses and bacteria (we're talking AIDS here), washing well, and using plenty of lube. Once you've got all that out of the way, you need to take up the right position for anal penetration.

If you want a straightforward anal thrill, the classic rear entry sex position is the way forward, so to speak. If you're experienced in anal sex, you'll be able to push in slowly, using lots of lube, until you're past the resistance of the inner anal sphincter. There may be a feeling of needing to poo, but hopefully this will pass quickly. If your partner's not into douching, you might want to use a condom to avoid getting shit on your cock. If you're not experienced in anal sex, you might want to try with a finger first, to get the feel of it.

Short fingernails are essential if you're a man going in by the backdoor. It's fun to start by massaging around your partner's anus, gently probing the center of her sphincter muscle with a few teasing strokes as you move your well-lubed fingers over the opening. If she can relax into this, the feelings it produces can be very sensuous and enjoyable. If she objects on the basis that this is just too dirty a place to play around, try washing together in the shower beforehand, running your fingers around and up into the anal canal while under the water jets so you can clean up before trying anything more.

As your partner relaxes, you can gradually insert more than the tip of your finger into her, moving it around in circles as you do so. You can gently begin to stretch the anus, moving your fingers around in a circular pattern as you do so.

What you're aiming for is to get her relaxed enough to be able to take your penis without clenching up. Her main fear is that she's not going to be big enough, or maybe that she'll shit on you. You'll need to reassure her that this isn't likely to happen - and even if it does, so what? You can easily clean up in the shower.

So: what of anal sex positions? They're mostly the same as vaginal sex positions, except that rear entry takes on a new meaning! You can do the rear entry position while you're kneeling, as shown here, standing, or lying on the bed. All you have to do is position yourselves so that you're aiming for her anus rather than her vagina.

As always, athleticism counts for a lot! If she's flexible, and you're; strong, this can be a great way to enjoy a vigorous session of anal penetration....

If you're not, you'll probably want to try something more achievable like the anal version of the side by side sex position as shown here.

And it follows that you can do anal while you're lying down, too. Since a lot of women feel very vulnerable in this position even when they're being penetrated vaginally, you might want to give some thought to reassuring your partner and telling her how much you love her (and how grateful you are for the privilege of being in this position!)