Dear Sexpert,
So I know why men physiologically enjoy anal sex (or at least, I've been told it has to do with the prostate, etc. etc.), and I know of both straight and gay men who have enjoyed anal play. But why do women enjoy anal sex? Are they physiologically capable of doing so, or is it just mental?
— Puzzled About Anal Love
Dear PAAL,
I'm pleased to inform you that women can physically enjoy anal play, in all its glory and many forms.
The rectum, where one would insert the dildo, penis, finger or other (clean and condom-covered) instrument for anal play, shares a wall with the vagina. That means that many of the nerve endings which are stimulated during vaginal intercourse or fingering can also be stimulated during anal play. For some women, the G-spot is also stimulated during anal sex. Some women even report that anal sex is better for this purpose than vaginal stimulation!
Another reason why women enjoy anal play is related to the characteristic taboo associated with anal sex in our culture: For both women and men, flouting the rules can be highly erotic.
There is, though, some fine print that comes along with this revelation. According to the Center for Disease Control, anal sex is far more dangerous than either oral or vaginal sex because it carries an increased risk of contracting HIV and other STIs. One of the reasons for this is the architecture of the rectum: a combination of its small size and thin lining poses an increased chance of tears through which viruses can enter the bloodstream. Another reason may be that a purpose of the rectum is to absorb fluids, which could cause increased absorption of viruses. Finally, condoms may also be less effective during anal sex as they are more likely to break. Some manufacturers offer condoms just for this purpose, which are designed to be extra sturdy to help offset these risks.
Before checking out the back door, you should also be aware that any object you insert into the rectum will need to be thoroughly washed and covered with a fresh condom before its insertion into the vagina, as the bacteria in the rectum have no business being in the vagina, where they can cause infection.
So, anal sex is physical fun for both boys and girls, but make sure to always take necessary precautions.
— The Sexpert
Frisky facts
For women, many of the nerve endings which are stimulated during vaginal intercourse or fingering can also be stimulated during anal play.
Anal sex carries an increased risk of HIV and other STIs than vaginal or oral sex.
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