http://kinseyconfidential.org Just another WordPress weblog Thu, 18 Mar 2010 14:00:23 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.1 en hourly 1 2006-2007 aschweig@indiana.edu (Kinsey Confidential) aschweig@indiana.edu (Kinsey Confidential) posts 1440 Just another WordPress weblog Kinsey Confidential Kinsey Confidential aschweig@indiana.edu No no http://kinseyconfidential.org/wp-content/themes/kinsey/images/kinsey-podcast-300.jpg http://kinseyconfidential.org 144 144 http://kinseyconfidential.org/common-anal-sex-heterosexual-couples/ http://kinseyconfidential.org/common-anal-sex-heterosexual-couples/#comments Mon, 09 Feb 2009 14:00:02 +0000 Dr. Debby Herbenick (M.P.H., Ph.D.) http://wfiutest.rtv.indiana.edu/?p=853 http://kinseyconfidential.org/common-anal-sex-heterosexual-couples/feed/ 0 2:52 Even though anal sex is commonly depicted in sexually explicit films, very few research studies have examined issues related to anal sex among heterosexual - ... Even though anal sex is commonly depicted in sexually explicit films, very few research studies have examined issues related to anal sex among heterosexual - or male-female - couples. Little Research The little research that has been conducted suggests that about one-fourth of heterosexual-identified women and men have had anal sex, but that doesn't mean that one-fourth of heterosexual couples have anal sex regularly. In fact, research suggests that only about 10% of women and men have had anal sex in the past year. Reasons For Having Anal Sex There are, of course, many reasons why people might want to engage in heterosexual anal sex. Some women try anal sex because they want to experience intercourse, and yet they want to maintain what they consider to be their vaginal virginity - in other words, abstaining from vaginal intercourse. Other times, couples use anal sex as a way of being sexual together without the risk of pregnancy - that is, assuming that a man's ejaculate doesn't seep out from the anal opening and get near the vaginal entrance, in which case a woman could potentially become pregnant. Couples also try anal sex for reasons of pleasure or novelty, or because it is something that they have heard about from a friend or a partner, or have seen in a movie. While some couples try anal sex and find it to be uncomfortable, painful or not particularly exciting, others find that anal sex is quite pleasurable, enjoyable or even orgasmic. Anal Sex Does Not Have To Hurt Although some myths suggest that anal sex is painful, the truth is that - like vaginal sex - anal sex does not have to hurt. If it hurts, a couple should stop. Because anal sex is a high risk sexual activity, in the sense that it poses a high risk of infection in one or both partners has a sexually transmissible infection (or STI), couples who are interested in having anal sex should take steps to reduce their STI risk. For example, they can limit their number of partners, use a condom from the beginning to the end of sex, change condoms if they are switching between vaginal and anal sex, and use a water-based lubricant to reduce the risk of tearing. Recommended Reading To learn more about safe and pleasurable anal sex, check out Anal Pleasure #38; Health: A Guide for Men and Women. Content,Type,,Podcast,,Relationships,,Love aschweig@indiana.edu no No http://kinseyconfidential.org/analingus-safe-anal-sex/ http://kinseyconfidential.org/analingus-safe-anal-sex/#comments Mon, 28 Apr 2008 14:00:29 +0000 Dr. Debby Herbenick (M.P.H., Ph.D.) http://www.kinseyconfidential.org/blog/2008/04/28/qa-analingus-and-safe-anal-sex/ http://kinseyconfidential.org/analingus-safe-anal-sex/feed/ 0 3:23 In recent years, anal sex has become a topic about which more and more women and men ask questions. Not all of them are having ... In recent years, anal sex has become a topic about which more and more women and men ask questions. Not all of them are having anal sex or engaging in anal play, but some are ndash; and itrsquo;s important to seek out reliable information about sexual activities yoursquo;re not certain you have all the facts about. Good for you for coming to us to learn more! Analingus (Oral Anal Sex) The term ldquo;rim jobrdquo; ndash; for those not familiar with it ndash; refers to stimulating a partnerrsquo;s anus with onersquo;s mouth, such as the tongue. It is also called ldquo;analingusrdquo;. It is true that sexually transmissible infections ndash; or STIs ndash; are not the only health risk of analingus. Your partnerrsquo;s fecal matter may contain a variety of bacteria and viruses that your body may not handle well. Men and women who engage in analingus would be wise to check in with their healthcare provider and to let them know of their interest in analingus. They may actually suggest certain vaccinations that can reduce your risk of acquiring a virus. Reducing Infection Risk You can also reduce your risk of problems associated with analingus by using a dental dam or a condom cut in half, lengthwise, as a barrier between your mouth and your girlfriendrsquo;s anal opening. Some couples add a small dab of lubricant on the side facing the partnerrsquo;s anal opening, which can make the experience feel more slippery and pleasurable. Safe Anal Sex As for anal sex, it can certainly hurt even if it is being done properly. Sometimes people find that it is difficult to relax, or that they may not feel like they can ask their partner to stop if it begins to feel painful or uncomfortable. And sometimes people simply think they are doing it properly but are not really taking all of the measures they might to ensure comfort and safety. For example, some couples donrsquo;t think to add lubricant when they have anal sex, and lubricant can greatly reduce the friction of anal sex and increase the pleasure and comfort for both partners. Like vaginal sex, anal sex that is very forceful or vigorous can leave one or both partners feeling sore, and can cause tears or cuts for the receptive partner. Communication is key for both anal and vaginal sex, as are comfort and relaxation and checking in with each other to make sure that sex feels good. Recommended Reading To learn more, consider reading Anal Pleasure #38; Health: A Guide for Men and Women by Jack Morin. Content,Type,,Health,,Disease,,Podcast aschweig@indiana.edu no No http://kinseyconfidential.org/safe-anal-sex-play-anal-toys/ http://kinseyconfidential.org/safe-anal-sex-play-anal-toys/#comments Wed, 31 Oct 2007 16:39:41 +0000 Kinsey Confidential http://www.kinseyconfidential.org/blog/2007/10/31/qa-safe-anal-sex-play/ http://kinseyconfidential.org/safe-anal-sex-play-anal-toys/feed/ 1 http://kinseyconfidential.org/anal-sex-analingus-oral-safety/ http://kinseyconfidential.org/anal-sex-analingus-oral-safety/#comments Wed, 04 Apr 2007 22:42:23 +0000 Kinsey Confidential http://www.kinseyconfidential.org/blog/2008/12/18/qa-how-safe-is-analingus-oral-anal-sex/ http://kinseyconfidential.org/anal-sex-analingus-oral-safety/feed/ 0 http://kinseyconfidential.org/qa-what-is-the-best-way-to-clean-genitals-are-body-fluids-harmful/ http://kinseyconfidential.org/qa-what-is-the-best-way-to-clean-genitals-are-body-fluids-harmful/#comments Wed, 24 Jan 2007 19:04:09 +0000 Kinsey Confidential http://www.kinseyconfidential.org/blog/2007/01/24/qa-what-is-the-best-way-to-clean-genitals-are-body-fluids-harmful/ http://kinseyconfidential.org/qa-what-is-the-best-way-to-clean-genitals-are-body-fluids-harmful/feed/ 0