Eight Myths and Truths about Anal Sex (Part 2)

20.07.2011 | By: J. P.

This is the continuation of eliminating unfounded prejudices and wrong conceptions about anal sex.

There’s definitely no truth in the statement that anal sex doesn’t offer any pleasure to women. (PhotoXpress)

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In the first part of the article, we’ve already dealt with for myths about anal intercourse and here is an equally interesting continuation.

Myth #5: Anal intercourse is always painful

Truth: If anal intercourse is accompanied by a desire, ease, communication and trust between the partners as well as a lot of lubricant, it’s completely painless, extremely pleasant and exciting. The opening of the entrance to the anus is controlled by two sphincter muscles: the internal and external anal sphincters. The internal anal sphincter is innervated by the autonomic nervous system, while the external anal sphincter is under voluntary control. Relaxation is also achieved by clitoral stimulation and gradual preparations for penetration with the penis; you can use fingers, butt plugs and small vibrators. If you feel pain, your body is trying to tell you that you’re doing something wrong and it’s therefore best that you stop it. If you ignore your body, you can sustain injuries and the experience will prevent you from relaxing and enjoying anal intercourse later on.

Myth #6: Heterosexual men who love anal intercourse are homosexuals in reality

Truth: The myth has its origins in an inseparable, although incorrect connection between anal intercourse and homosexual men. In most cases, men who consider themselves as heterosexuals and want to have anal intercourse with a woman, in the passive or active role, don’t hide or suppress any homosexual preferences. A desire for a specific sexual practice doesn’t depend on an individual’s sexual orientation. If it was established that more homosexuals practice fellatio than anal intercourse, why all the heterosexual men who like oral intercourse also aren’t considered heterosexuals?

Myth #7: Women don’t enjoy anal intercourse, but only do it to please their partner

Truth: This myth is particularly insidious. It’s supported by stories about a man imploring his wife for many years and she finally has mercy on him, but doesn’t enjoy it at all. The reason for that probably lies in the fact that the woman didn’t want to have anal intercourse and felt that she was ordered to have it, so she couldn’t relax and the man didn’t do everything right the first time. We also never hear about women who would want to have anal intercourse because it’s simply the right thing to do. According to a columnist: “'Fucking in the butt is accepted as an ultimatum and a man’s fantasy.” Our culture simply can’t understand that a woman would really like to feel the penis in her butt.

Myth #8: Anal intercourse is the easiest way to get infected with AIDS

Truth: As the tissue of the anus and rectum is sensitive and can easily break, the transmission of viruses through the tissue to the blood stream can be easier. Therefore, it’s true that unprotected anal intercourse with an infected person means a higher risk for both partners to contract sexually transmitted diseases, including HIV, than vaginal intercourse. This also applies to analingus and penetration with fingers. However, anal intercourse shouldn’t be equated with AIDS. If you use common sense, a condom and a lubricant when having anal intercourse with an HIV-negative person, it’s as safe as any other form of sex.