Nowadays, any form of consensual sex among adults is not taboo.

But in the case of anal sex, everything is not so simple.

According to doctors, women should be aware of the risks that can rob them of their health, such as fecal incontinence, anal tumors and STIs.

In addition, experts have compiled recommendations that will help women prepare for anal sex and protect themselves as much as possible from injuries and further troubles.

Preparing for anal sex takes time, but can prevent serious problems, a colorectal surgeon told Insider.

Because women have a more complex pelvic floor system than men, preparation for anal sex and safety strategies are important.

Women also tend to have more fragile skin around their anus, which makes them more susceptible to injuries such as anal fissures, bleeding and pain, notes New York-based anal surgeon Dr. Evan Goldstein.

He also believes that stigmatizing anal sex as "dirty" or only for gays prevents people from properly preparing and taking care of themselves after anal sex.

If performed correctly, anal sex can bring great pleasure.

According to Goldstein, this is something more and more straight people are doing.

How anal sex can lead to bowel control problems

According to the doctor, anal fissures, or small tears inside the anus, and external anal tears are among the most common injuries during anal sex.

Minor ones may go away on their own, but more serious ones may require surgery.

The authors of The BMJ study also warn of fecal incontinence, when a person loses control of bowel contractions.

This can happen as a result of anal sex, if penetration damages the anal sphincter muscle, which contains nerves that regulate bowel control.

Treatment may include surgery, medication, and pelvic floor therapy.

How to make anal juice safe

According to Goldstein, most injuries can be prevented by taking care of yourself.

Training

For beginners, the doctor offers a set of dilators, which includes anal plugs of different sizes, which train the anus to relax.

Start training with the smallest plug and wear it for three to five minutes at a depth of four to five centimeters inside the anus.

It takes four to six times to inject, because these muscles need time to relax," so be patient, warns the doctor.

He recommends repeating the exercises daily for two weeks before moving up to the next size.

In total, it can take six weeks to prepare with three corks.

Food

Goldstein also said that the desire to engage in anal sex and the need to make it safe may require you to make adjustments to your diet.

If you know you're going to have anal sex, try to avoid foods that cause stomach upset, including coffee, fatty or spicy foods.

Instead, eat foods high in fiber, which make defecation easier by increasing the volume of stools, which helps to empty the bowels completely.

Lubrication

When you have anal sex, use more lube than you think you need.

Goldstein also suggested that the person receiving the penetration should start lying down in a top position to control the depth and speed on their own.

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