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Population surveys and studies show engagement in anal intercourse occurs across racial and ethnic groups with mixed and inconsistent differences in prevalence.
Yes — vibrators can be OK to use for anal sex when chosen and used deliberately: specifically, toys designed for anal play, used with ample lubrication, appropriate size, a flared base, and strict hyg...
Frequent anal toy use can increase the risk of temporary anal sphincter stretching, microtears, hemorrhoid flares, and—rarely—fecal incontinence or rectal prolapse if play is repetitive, forceful, or ...
Anal play can be safe and pleasurable when approached with slow, informed preparation, ample lubrication, appropriate gear and clear communication; with proper technique the risk of long-term “permane...
Extreme anal insertion can carry several documented long-term risks—most notably increased risk of tears that can aggravate hemorrhoids, potential fecal leakage or incontinence in some people, and hei...
Yes — people can and do orgasm from anal intercourse, but who can, how often it happens, and what it feels like vary widely: clinical mapping and surveys show a minority can orgasm from anal penetrati...
There is no credible evidence that “white women enjoy anal sex more than other races”; population surveys and studies show engagement in anal intercourse occurs across racial and ethnic groups with mi...