Anal beads are a sex toy that consists of several small balls attached together in series which are inserted through the anus into the rectum and then removed with varying speeds depending on the effect desired. Those who use anal beads enjoy the pleasurable feeling they receive as the ball passes through the narrow sphincter of the anus. Anal beads were no doubt used in antiquity, but in modern versions they are most often made of semi-rigid plastic and end with a ring. The purpose of this ring is to prevent the sex toy from becoming fully lodged in the rectum as we ...

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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 sensi ...

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An anal fissure is an unnatural crack or tear in the anus, usually extending from the anal opening and the midline of the anus. Anal fissure - Causes. Most anal fissures are caused by stretching of the anal mucosa beyond its capability. Various causes of this fissure include: Straining to defecate, especially if the stool is hard and dry Severe and chronic constipation Severe and chronic diarrhea Crohn's disease and Ulcerative colitis Rough anal sex ...

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Anal jewelry is jewelry worn in the anus. Half of such a piece of jewellery is inserted into the anus to keep it in place, while the other half is left outside for people to see in intimate situations. The most famous pieces are Rosebud Anal Jewelry designed by Julian Snelling and Bum Bauble designed by Judy Kirk. Rosebud is made of stainless steel and has a gemstone. Bum Bauble has two small golden chains each ending with a crystal. Both designers are specialised in ...

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Anal spurs are a pair of tiny claws found on each side of the vent of pythons, boas, and other primitive snakes. These claws are connected to the vestiges of the rear leg bones and pelvis. The external spurs are larger in males than females, and are used by males to stimulate the female during copulation. Categories: Animal anatomy | Snakes Other related archivesAnimal anatomy, Snakes, boas, pythons, snakes, vent, vestiges<

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Mansoor

Mansoor was a Sufist Brahma-Jnani. He lived in Persia, some four hundred years ago. He was repeating always "Anal-haq! Anal-haq!" This corresponds to "Soham" or "Aham Brahma Asmi" of the Vedantins.

From "Kundalini Yoga" by Sri Swami Sivananda

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Anal sex or anal intercourse is a commonly practiced form of human sexual behaviour in some cultures. It involves the anus and possibly the rectum, especially, but not limited to, the insertion of the erect penis into the rectum through the anus. The use of sex toys and other activities involving the anus and rectum may be considered anal sex as well. Anal sex can be pleasurable for both the insertive partner and the receptive partner, as the anus contains many of the ...

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Anal-oral contact, also referred to as anilingus and colloquially known as rimming, rimjob, tossing the salad, asian, or 87 (compare 69), is a sexual activity involving contact between the anus or perianal areas of one person and the mouth of another. Anilingus (commonly misspelled as "analingus") is thus simultaneously anal sex and oral sex. It should be contrasted with anal sex followed by fellatio, which is often referred to as ass to mouth (arse to mouth in British English), ...

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Butt plugs are sex toys that are designed to be inserted in the anus and rectum for sexual pleasure. In some ways, they are similar to a dildo, but they tend to be shorter, and to have a flared end to prevent the device from being lost inside the anus. Butt plugs are popular with and can be pleasurable for both men and women, both heterosexual and homosexual. Unlike the vagina, which is closed off by the cervix, the rectum leads to the sigmoid colon. Objects which are inserted into the rectum can therefore potentially travel up into the bowel: the f ...

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Brazilian waxing is a type of waxing involving the bikini area. This procedure involves the complete removal of hair adjacent to the anus, perineum and vulva (labia majora and mons pubis). It can be thought of as an extreme form of bikini waxing. Most forms of Brazilian waxing leave a small line of pubic hair above the vulva. Waxes that completely remove the pubic hair are either termed 'Hollywood' or 'Sphynx' depending on the salon visited. While mainly associated wit ...

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In anatomy, the anus (from Latin ānus "ring, anus") is the external opening of the rectum. Closure is controlled by sphincter muscles. Feces are expelled from the body through the anus during the act of defecation, which is the primary function of the anus. Most animals — from simple worms to elephants and humans — have a tubular gut, with a mouth at one end and an anus at the other. The anus is often considered a taboo part of the body, and is also known by a large number of slang terms, which are generally cons ...

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• Anus - Role in sexuality
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The word intercourse refers to: Any kind of human communication and interaction. Most popularly, however, it is used to refer to sexual intercourse, whether intromission or outercourse, including vaginal intercourse, anal intercourse, and interfemoral intercourse. Intercourse is also the name of two communities in the United States: Intercourse, Alabama Intercourse, Pennsylvania Other related archivesIntercour

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The yellowfin tuna (Thunnus albacares) is a type of tuna eaten by humans as food. It is found in open waters of tropical and subtropical seas worldwide, though not in the Mediterranean Sea. It has been reported to be up to 239 cm (94 inches) in length and 200 kg (440 lb) in weight. The second dorsal fin and the anal fin are both bright yellow, thus the common name, and they are very long, as are the pectoral fins. The main body is very dark metallic blue, changing to silver ...

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Most anal fissures are caused by stretching of the anal mucosa beyond its capability. Various causes of this fissure include: Straining to defecate, especially if the stool is hard and dry Severe and chronic constipation Severe and chronic diarrhea Crohn's disease and Ulcerative colitis Rough anal sex Anal stretching Insertion of foreign objects into the anus Tight sphincter muscles Over-excessive anal probing Anal fissures are common in ...

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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 ...

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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 ...

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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 he ...

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In common usage, the phrases "anally retentive," "anal-retentive" or "anal" are used to describe a certain style of behavior, and it is implied that this is due to a person clenching their anal sphincter, causing retention of feces (although this is not necessarily literally the case, or even intended literally.) A person characterized as anal-retentive is perceived as worrying excessively about "passing feces": little details of fecal consistency, color and aroma or as otherwise being overly uptight o ...

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For women, pleasure also is derived from anal intercourse because the rectum shares a wall with the vagina and therefore shares some of the nerve endings associated with sexual pleasure. The anus itself also contains a number of nerves which can react pleasurably when excited. For males, the tightness of the anus is often said to be a source of pleasure for the "active" partner in penetrative anal sex, while the presence of the prostate gland near the rectal wall is a source of pleasure during receptive anal intercourse. A sexual climax for the recipient (referred to colloquially as an anal orgas ...

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