For things that sexologists, educators, and therapists want you to know about anal sex.

Like this advice about what lube to use:

Lube is your best friend. Opt for a thicker one that will last longer.
“The anus doesn’t provide its own lube like the vagina," Van Kirk says. "So you need to have a really good lube available or penetration is not going to go smoothly and it will be painful."

Check out 30 Things Sexperts Want You To Know About Anal Sex for more.

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If you want to know how other people have anal sex, here’s a bunch of polls that people have answered.

Including how people prepare before having anal sex, and the foreplay they enjoy to get them in the mood.

Check out Here's How Most People Have Anal Sex for more.

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For stories of times anal sex went dramatically wrong.

Including horror stories like this:

Don't go shittin' waterfalls:
"I was experimenting with my partner, and it initially wasn't as bad as I'd anticipated. But as he was pulling out, he moved too quickly, and I just started leaking runny cum diarrhea. I ran naked to the toilet, and there was poo on his thighs and all over our bed and floor leading to the bathroom."
—chelseakc18

Check out 15 Anal Sex Horror Stories That’ll Make You Gag for more.

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