6 myths you should overcome about anal sex

Everything related to sex is surrounded by myths, stigmas and taboos, but anal sex is completely healthy and satisfying.

Since sexuality stopped being seen as a purely reproductive act, practices other than traditional intercourse, or insertion of the penis into the vagina, began to be normalized, and these were even considered more satisfying for many, as is the case with  oral sex  and  anal sex  .

Although the entire topic of  sex is evidently  shrouded in myths, stigmas, and taboos, any sexual practice other than intercourse that is performed with the goal of achieving pleasure for all involved is completely healthy, and the rejection of these practices stems from a lack of knowledge. Therefore, after some research, we’ll share the six most common myths about  anal sex  .

1. Anal sex is for homosexuals.
False. Anal sex is satisfying for both women and men, which means that both can enjoy it. Although it’s very common to associate this practice with male couples, this shouldn’t be the case, since this is an erogenous zone for people of both sexes.
2. If you’re a man and you like it, are you homosexual?
False. Just because a man enjoys anal sex doesn’t make him homosexual; practices related to this area don’t have to be related to a person’s orientation. Why? Because while it’s true that many men tend to show interest in performing this practice on women, they do so because they are the only ones penetrating.
The anus is just another erogenous zone, and in men this practice stimulates the prostate, that is, the male G-spot. Although there is a belief that this practice makes heterosexual men homosexual, this is not true and thinking this way responds to a cultural stereotype… Just like breasts, many experts agree that anal stimulation should be considered a normal practice for all men, regardless of their sexual orientation.
3. Anal sex is dirty.
False. This belief is adopted by culture and in many cases it is heterosexual women who consider this and use this “excuse” to avoid experiencing this practice that can make them feel in an unimaginable way. The key is to educate yourself about it and, when you dare, take the correct hygienic measures to avoid any unpleasantness. It’s the anus! And at the end of the rectum there can always be fecal matter residue.
4. Women don’t enjoy it
. False. Although a woman’s body is not the same as a man’s and the vagina is not the same as the anus, women can also enjoy anal sex. This area can provide women with very pleasurable sensations if performed correctly and taking into account that it should not be the only area stimulated in the process. A 2009 study based on the National Survey of Sex and Behavior suggests that one of the safest paths to female orgasm is anal sex. This taboo subject has its strengths and can only be known by experiencing it.
5. This practice affects health.
False. The practice itself does not cause infections, tearing, or bleeding. Health complications arise when anal sex is performed incorrectly, without the necessary hygiene, or without using a good lubricant or condom. As with vaginal penetration, if it is not performed with the appropriate measures, the couple can experience complications, so… gently and lovingly.
6. Anal sex widens the anus
False, false, false. The same thing happens with the vagina. Many believe it gets bigger after having sex a lot, but that’s not true. It’s proven that when relaxation occurs, all the muscles return to their original size. Although it’s important to keep in mind that anal sex should be practiced carefully, hygienically, and with a condom to ensure all of the above.