Astroglide anal lube

Lube is pretty much required for anal sex — unlike the vagina, the anus is not self-lubricating and can't get wet unless you help it out. Aside from skipping the necessary prep work , forgetting to use lube is one of the main reasons why anal can be unpleasant for some people. Thicker lubes are best for anal sex, as anal walls are thinner than vaginal walls, and thus require a lube that can keep them nice and slippery to reduce the chances of cuts and tears inside the rectum. Abrasions increase your risk for contracting an STI, and nobody wants that.

Anal sex has been considered a taboo topic for far too long, but the good news is that tide seems to be changing. No longer is anal sex something reserved for non-heterosexual pairings or those into kink. One study found that one in three heterosexual-identifying people reported having engaged in anal intercourse in the past year Hess. More than ever, people of all walks of life are dabbling in anal play to spice up their sex lives.

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