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Stigma and Masculinity Anxieties

The potential for pegging to cause stigma and masculinity anxieties in men

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Jan 16, 2026
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How does pegging affect relationships and communication between partners?

Pegging — commonly defined as a woman penetrating a man anally with a strap-on — is reported across multiple sources to reshape sexual dynamics by requiring heightened communication, explicit consent,...

Jan 20, 2026

What percentage of men report positive versus negative emotional experiences with pegging?

Available research and reporting do not provide a reliable, representative percentage split of men who report positive versus negative emotional experiences with pegging; however, multiple qualitative...