In case you’re new to anal, be sure you use lube and take it slowly. It is also essential to do not forget that anal intercourse can cease at any time.
Begin with finger play, foreplay, and oral or vaginal intercourse to heat up earlier than stepping into with a penis or bigger dildo. And by no means power something that does not really feel proper.
Condoms
Condoms might be difficult to make use of, particularly for anal intercourse. The inside ring of the condom is extra prone to slip or tear throughout anal play, and the anus has many blood vessels that may be injured, exposing you to HIV and different STDs.
To keep away from slipping or tearing, be certain that the condom is the fitting dimension for you. Measure the girth of your penis (the thickest half) with a string or versatile tape measure. Then, divide that quantity by 3.14 to get the “nominal width” of the condom, which is famous on its packaging. Bear in mind, nonetheless, that the nominal width is predicated on measuring an erect penis and could also be barely smaller than the actual quantity in case you are not totally erected.
You can even strive several types of condoms to search out the one which feels and works greatest for you. There are ribbed, ultra-thin, and textured condoms, and so they all supply totally different sensations for you and your accomplice. Simply be sure you use a water-based lubricant with them, as a result of oil can break latex condoms down and enhance the chance that they’ll slip or tear.
The lubrication can also be essential for anal intercourse as a result of it reduces the friction between your cervix and the outer ring of the condom, which may trigger irritation and discomfort. You should buy lube that’s made particularly for anal intercourse, or you need to use the lubricant that comes with the condom you select. In case you use a lubricant that is not water-based, be sure you eliminate it as quickly as attainable after anal intercourse to forestall contamination and an infection.
When utilizing a condom, concentrate on different potential obstacles to condom use, reminiscent of intercourse with a identified HIV+ accomplice and having intercourse whereas ingesting alcohol. Accidents to the pores and skin and tissues within the anus or rectum are extra frequent throughout anal intercourse than throughout vaginal intercourse, and so they can expose you to HIV and different STDs. Utilizing a male condom with a further barrier, reminiscent of a feminine condom or anal sheath, can enormously decrease your threat of sexually transmitted infections.