Anatomically speaking, the anus wasn’t meant for penetration. However, anal sex can take place in either heterosexual or homosexual relations. In not having a proper cavity for penetration purposes, anal sex could become painful for the one being penetrated and even on the partner’s penis. Despite such pain could turn out to be source of sexual pleasure for some, and unpleasant for others.

A certain inculcation framework there’s pertaining to anal sex. The Church has always repudiated it since not meant for procreative purposes. Anal sex was deemed sexual deviation just like the others’, oral sex, masturbation and bestiality. On top of it, was anal sex linked to homosexual relationship, and so therefore, condemned twice. There used to be and still is, perhaps, a certain evaluation character latched on anal sex. It would establish some domination role between partners.  In this case, he who penetrates.

The names active and passive would be employed in the homosexual scene when referring to someone whose, in turn, penetrates and get penetrated. In case of a heterosexual relationship, there isn’t need for such jargon. As far as the man concerns, the anus gripping on his dick would induce arousal further. This is so because of increased fretting on the gland, which stands for the single most sensitive part of his penis and lies in its top end.

Whoever gets to be penetrated might be deriving pleasure alongside pain. Although, she could well be indulging herself while thriving on a domination and passivity spree.  As far as the man concerns such notion, despite unlikely, could be found in the heterosexual relationship with anal penetration as well. In order to maximize sexual pleasure, the woman could masturbate while being penetrated. As for the homosexual relationship, as far as the passive part goes   masturbation also heightens arousal.

In brief, it’s highly unlikely that any given pleasure derived from anal sex would spring from physiological conditions alone. Plus there would be underlying erotic motifs related to the prohibitive and bold core for this sexual pattern. Sparks controversy today still. Certain women despise anal sex outright. As far as they concern it might only come into play upon a great deal of understanding with the partner. And yet there exist cases of women who really enjoy anal sex romps.

There are no rules as such regarding positions for the matter. Every situation requires creativity from both partners. There’s a wide range of lubes out in the market for ensured penetration. In case of its absence, saliva seems the next best option. Most condoms come with a small amount of lubrication on when the bottom line reads out safer sex. In addition to high-risk situation as far as HIV transmission goes anal sex would be safer if wearing condoms gets practiced.

It’s never too late when it comes to flinging anal sex within the range for a couple’s sexual antics. It might as well induce deeper intimacy bonds between partners. On the other hand, better off not pushing it too far, once pain could strike and still get no joy.

By Jonatas Dornelles
Anthropologist

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