For some women out there, anal action is the cherry on top of the sex version of an ice cream sundae. Just a little extra delight that completes something that was already delicious on its own.
But for others, it’s more like pâté. intriguing enough, worth a try, but absolutely not up their alleys. We got women who fall on various parts of the anal sex spectrum to share exactly what it feels like. Read on for their informative – and sometimes hilarious – opinions.
1. Madeline R
“If you’re backed up or on an empty stomach, it sucks. You definitely feel like you’re going to poop, either all over yourself or on his d*ck. But if you’re not and you do it nice and slowly, it’s euphoric. It’s different from regular sex because it feels like he’s going way deeper. Anal doesn’t help me orgasm more easily, though.” — Madeline R
2. Anna B.
Don’t be afraid of anal sex
“I was always afraid it would hurt, but anal sex actually isn’t so much painful as it is uncomfortable. But! The discomfort is so extreme for some people that they can barely do it. Like my best friend, who’s tried a few times with her fiancé and barely gotten it in, no matter how much lube they use. The key, apparently, is to be relaxed, which you really aren’t gonna be. In fact, knowing it’s about to happen will make you tense up more than usual – unless you happen to love it. I…do not love it, but my boyfriend is super into it, and he’s very respectful and lovely about not pressuring me.
We maybe do it once every couple of months. I’m usually a little tipsy, which helps with the relaxation part and makes the whole thing a little easier. He’s a big advocate of using a buttplug beforehand to ‘loosen everything up,’ which may or may not work, but just draws it out more than I’d like.” — Anna B.
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3. Jo R.
How to do anal sex right
“It’s not the worst thing ever, but kind of like the same way flossing isn’t the worst thing ever. There’s nothing fun about it for me. It’s not that it’s painful, it’s just mildly uncomfortable and really not my thing.” —Jo R.
4. Nina T
Obsession with having anal sex
“I used to be obsessed with anal. At one point in high school, I was having more anal than regular sex. When done right – and by right I mean when the guy doesn’t shove his d*ck into you like a horse in heat – anal can teeter on that dangerous line between pleasure and pain. He feels bigger than ever and completely fills you up. As he’s going in, you have to hold your breath because you feel like your body doesn’t have room for air and his d*ck at the same time, but once he’s in, the pleasure radiates through your whole body.
One time, however, my boyfriend and I were walking around my neighbourhood and fighting, as per usual. After coming to no resolution at all, we decided to agree to disagree and, of course, have hate sex next to a neighbour’s house in broad daylight. He pulled down my shorts and without any warning or lube, shoved it up there like he was stuffing a cannon to launch it against his worst enemy. I screamed, ‘TAKE IT OUT TAKE IT OUT TAKE IT OUT!!!’ Once he was out, I had to pull up my shorts, squat down on the floor, and meditate so I wouldn’t sh*t all over the grass. It literally felt like he was pulling out my insides along with his penis. The moral of the story: Hate sex is hot, but hate anal leads to pain and explosive diarrhoea.” — Nina T.
5. Clara A
“I tried it once a long time ago. The guy I was seeing wanted to do it, and I was resistant but eventually gave in. He tried to put it in, but it just hurt too much. I don’t think he used lube, and it’s just really tight. Maybe I’d do it again with the right person if I had a lot of trust in him. Either way, it’s not something at the top of my list.” — Clara A
6. Mollena W
What anal first felt like
“Amusingly, my first sexual intercourse was via anal penetration. My high school sweetheart was raised strictly Catholic and was ‘saving it for marriage.’ While I was disinterested in this wait time, he did explain that anal sex didn’t count since it couldn’t lead to procreation. His being exceedingly well-endowed made taking it slowly and using plenty of lube the obvious choice.
The oddest thing I noticed was that the initial penetration would generate a tight sensation in my throat, similar to what you might feel after a bad scare. But it was an exciting feeling, not scary at all. It’s a slow but pleasantly luxurious sensation of being gently and benignly pulled inside out. It certainly was extremely erotic, and I felt aware of my entire body as an erogenous zone. I discovered I was able to orgasm via anal penetration, and anal play is something I enjoy to this day.” — Mollena W.
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7. Tess N
Having the right partner for anal sex
“The key to good anal – yes, that’s a thing – is having a partner you trust completely and who will do it right. That means lots of lube, start small with a pinky finger just like in Fifty Shades, then work your way up to small toys or butt plugs. After that, anal can be amazing! It is super intense, and your lover has to be extremely delicate and careful and be a good listener and super patient—and you as the receiver have to have a lot of trust in that. Because the anus is, after all, an exit, not an entrance, and so it could really, really hurt.
This is not an act that should ever be undertaken with a random dude or at a random moment; you both have to want it, and you both have to be prepared. No assholes allowed in the asshole! I think that’s one of the best parts of the whole ordeal. It takes so much time, trust, and communication that it just amplifies everything physical going on because you are so connected with your partner.” — Tess N.
8. Margaret C
Best tips for having having anal sex
“For me, being penetrated during anal sex can be a little sore during insertion and in the first few minutes. Lots of lube, slow, gentle motions, and patience move it quickly to the next phase, which is an exciting, pleasurable pressure. I find that I can have stronger orgasms while being penetrated anally, but these are clitoral or vaginal orgasms, not anal orgasms – those are quite elusive.
For me, it’s probably the added stimulation, the intimacy, and the emotional intensity of anal that make orgasms stronger. But if the angle is wrong in anal sex, with too much of a sharp upward or downward angle, a sting-y and unpleasant pain can be the result. Having the right angle of entry is important for me. Also, pegging someone with a strap-on can be very pleasurable with an insert-able double-ended dildo, or even just the harness or base of the strap-on grinding up against the clitoris.” — Margaret C.
We talked to sex experts Jessica O’Reilly and Jane Greer to get answers to all of your butt sex-related questions. For the new players to the game, these were their top three tips.
1\ Try Solo Play First
“Your two sphincter muscles are not only essential to anal health but also to pleasure,” says O’Reilly. “These ring-like structures control what goes in and out of your butt, so you need to become familiar with their functioning and learn to exercise control over them. When you’re in the shower or touching yourself, try sliding a lubed-up finger inside as gently and slowly as possible, and allow your sphincter muscles to contract and release.” This will make you more comfortable—and help you discover what feels best back there.
2\ Breathe Deeply
“Holding your breath interferes with muscle relaxation, which is essential to anal sex,” says O’Reilly. “As you breathe deeply, your inner sphincter muscle will relax to facilitate penetration.” You may feel like you’re in a Lamaze class, but practice your breathing while you’re doing the DIY route—so you have a good breathing pattern going when you introduce your partner.
3\ Use Lube
“Most people prefer silicone-based lube for anal sex,” says O’Reilly. But no matter what type of slippery stuff you choose, you’ll probably want to use something to make anal more pleasurable: “Lube is a non-negotiable when it comes to anal play,” says O’Reilly.
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