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Anal masturbation

Anal masturbation is autoeroticism focusing on the anal area. For humans, common methods of anal masturbation include the insertion of fingers or sex toys such as butt plugs. Stimulation with a finger or fingers is most common.

Anal masturbation - Method

Anal masturbation can be pleasurable for men and women of any sexual preference, as the anus contains many sensitive nerve endings. For men, anal masturbation can be especially pleasurable because it often stimulates the prostate, which also contains sensitive nerve endings. Indeed, some butt plugs for men are specifically shaped for prostate stimulation. For women, insertion of an object into the anus can indirectly stimulate the vagina. Since the muscles of the anus contract during orgasm, the presence of an object holding the sphincter open can strengthen the sensation of the contractions and intensify orgasm for both men and women.

Enemas or anal douches are, for hygenic reasons, often taken prior to anal masturbation, but they can also be a form of anal masturbation themselves: see klismaphilia. Using enemas too frequently can lead to a physical dependence on them in order to have a bowel movement, however.

Since the anus does not produce natural lubrication, it is often necessary to apply lubricant to the anal area before insertion of any object.

Commonly inserted objects include butt plugs, anal beads and phallic vegetables.

Anal masturbation - Safety

Insertion of foreight objects into the anus is not without dangers.

Anal masturbation - Roughness

Objects with rough edges can cause tears to the rectum. Inexpensive butt plugs and anal beads will sometimes have seams, caused by the polymer molding process, which should be removed before use. When stimulating the anus with a finger of fingers, nails can tear the rectum as well. Vegetables virtually always have some rough edges.

Anal masturbation - Rectal foreign bodies

Butt plugs normally have a flared base to prevent complete insertion (see also rectal foreign body) and are to be carefully cleaned and sterilized before and after use. Sex toys, including anally used toys, should not be shared in order to minimize STI (Sexually-transmitted infection, formerly referred to as an STD) risk.

Objects such as lightbulbs or wax candles cannot safely be used in anal masturbation, as they may break or shatter, causing dangerous medical situations.

Anal masturbation - Overstretching

Overstretching of the anus can cause fecal incontinence or anal fissures; see also anal stretching for a discussion.

Anal masturbation - Hygiene

The purpose of the anus is to remove feces from the body. Therefore when inserting objects into the anus one may encounter feces. This can make cleanup especially important and difficult. One may wish to cover butt plugs or other objects with a condom before insertion and then dispose of afterwards to simplify the cleaning process.

Minimizing the amount of feces present in the rectum may also help. To do this, one may try increasing the amount of insoluble fiber present in the diet. Besides being beneficial for general health, insoluble fiber will also help clear the rectum of feces when defecating.

See also

• anal orgasm
• anal sex
• masturbation
• prostate massage

Categories: Anal eroticism | Masturbation

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