Doctors explain the risks of bottoming. You’ve heard the hype about anal sex and want to give it a go, but you're a little nervous about the pain factor (among other things) Learn the ins and outs of your anatomy to maximize your satisfaction from anal sex Tips on relaxing your muscles during sex, controlling your pelvic floor, and more. In other words, this suggests that if you’re having anal sex, odds are very good that your butt is going to keep working just fine. Learn how to practice safer anal sex and debunk myths about potential health risks.
One great way of relaxing the area before anal play is to have one or more orgasms just before trying to put anything up your butt Read our anal training guide to learn more about this process. Using anal toys before sex can make bottoming more comfortable You can work this into foreplay or do it yourself The toy you use will depend on how experienced you are and what your body is used to In general, start small before slowly progressing in size