1. Anal intercourse is the least practiced form of anal sex.
2. Anal stimulation, including intercourse, is not painful if done properly.
3. Anal sex can be enjoyed even if it has been consistently uncomfortable in the past.
4. Two muscle rings called sphincters surround the anal opening. Each functions independently from the other.
5. Anal stimulation provides many different kinds of pleasure.
6. Anal stimulation by itself can lead to orgasm.
7. Diet plays a big part in the enjoyment of anal sex.
8. The anus and vagina are very different from each other and require different kinds of treatment.
9. Anal intercourse does not have to be an act of dominance and submission.
10. Anal sex can be perfectly safe, healthy, and even beneficial.