Anal sex def

Anal sex or anal intercourse is generally the insertion and thrusting of the erect penis into a person's anus , or anus and rectum , for sexual pleasure. While anal sex is commonly associated with male homosexuality , research shows that not all gay men engage in anal sex and that it is not uncommon in heterosexual relationships. As with most forms of sexual activity, anal sex participants risk contracting sexually transmitted infections STIs. Anal sex is considered a high-risk sexual practice because of the vulnerability of the anus and rectum. The anal and rectal tissues are delicate and do not provide lubrication like the vagina does , so they can easily tear and permit disease transmission, especially if a personal lubricant is not used. Strong views are often expressed about anal sex.

Anyone else feel like the anus is the new vagina? Once considered hardcore and taboo, anal sex has become a popular, even commonplace, sex move. So what exactly constitutes as anal? According to Tristan Taormino, author of The Ultimate Guide to Anal Sex for Women , anal sex most commonly refers to anal penetration, typically with a penis, aka anal intercourse. All this to say: Butt stuff is having a moment. Talking about asses and whether or not you want something in yours is essential. Taormino recommends having the conversation about it before you hit the bed.

Entry 1 of 2 1 : of, relating to, situated near, or involving the anus an anal fin 2 psychoanalytic theory a : of, relating to, characterized by, or being the stage of psychosexual development which follows the oral stage see oral entry 1 sense 3 and during which the child is concerned especially with his or her feces b : of, relating to, characterized by, or being personality traits such as parsimony , meticulousness, and ill humor considered typical of fixation at the anal stage of development : anal-retentive an anal disposition — often used in nontechnical contexts to describe someone as extremely or excessively neat, careful, or precise I have a mania for neatness in some matters that is almost anal. Recent Examples on the Web: Adjective More cheerfully, younger Chinese are not as superstitious, and so are less likely to believe that a baby born without an anal opening, for example, must be cursed and fit only for abandonment. It's no victory for women," 19 Mar. Send us feedback.

What does ANAL stand for? These findings will likely become an important part of the patient education counseling physicians provide to their patients, while it is tempting to think that only the rare patient who is a gay male would benefit from such counseling, this study makes it clear that anal intercourse is a common practice that is not limited to gay men. My husband happens to be a colon and rectal surgeon, so I hear of toys getting stuck in the colon because there is nothing to remove it.