The Orion Online

Issue date: 10/1/08 Section: Features

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Though people don't like to talk about anal sex, and some won't even consider trying it, it is still an important topic to discuss.

Unprotected anal intercourse is the most risky behavior in regards to AIDS, according to sexual-health-resource.org. Having anal sex with a condom will immensely decrease the chance of acquiring infections or diseases.

Lubricants are essential to make penetration possible, but oil-based lubricants such as Vaseline or baby oil should never be used because they can wear down condoms and make them virtually useless.

Fear of pregnancy may seem obsolete when it comes to butt sex, but it's possible for semen to leak across the perineum, the stretch of skin from the anus to the vagina, and cause a "splash" conception. According to sexual-health-resource.org, 8 percent of all heterosexual couples who perform anal sex as a method of birth control have pregnancies each year.

Men are recipients of anal as well. In fact, men can enjoy anal just as much as women because they have a G-spot, too… in their butts.

The male prostate, or P-spot, is the equivalent to the female G-spot. It is a "chestnut-sized bump" located two inches inside the anus, according to askmen.com. If stimulated, it can produce the highest pleasure.

However, if putting things up there doesn't sound like something you're into, or sticking your finger in your partner's butt doesn't sound kosher, penetration isn't always necessary.

The P-spot can be stimulated by applying pressure to the area between a man's balls and butt.

As for males receiving anal pleasure, does this make them "gay?"

Without any good statistics or reputable sources, I came across a few bloggers who mentioned they were straight but perhaps bi-curious because of their enjoyment with anal pleasure.

So, no, liking your P-spot directly stimulated does not have anything to do with your sexual identity.

Looking at the women's perspective, 49 percent of 100,000 women polled who received anal sex did not like it, according to sexual-health-resource.org. So don't worry if this is something you don't want to try.

If you are comfortable enough with yourself and your partner, maybe anal will be your new sexual exploration. Make sure to purchase some water-based lubrication and a condom to apply to a finger, sex toy or penis for insertion.

So don't be a tight ass, try a little anal pleasure. Maybe you will find yourself becoming anally curious.

For more information, a sex educator will be at the Queer Week info fair in the Free Speech Area on Oct. 8.

Chris Thompson can be reached at
cthompson@theorion.com

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