What is Anal sex?
[[File:Wiki-analsex.png|thumb|230px|Illustration of anal sex.]]'''Anal sex''' is a [[sexual intercourse|sex act]] performed on the [[anus]]. Anal sex can involve a [[Human penis|penis]] inserted in the anus, [[anilingus|oral stimulation]], of the anus, using [[fingers]] for penetration and using different objects for stimulation.<ref>{{cite web |title=What's anal sex? What are the risks of it? |url=https://www.plannedparenthood.org/blog/whats-anal-sex-what-are-the-risks-of-it |website=Planned Parenthood |accessdate=30 May 2023}}</ref> == Overview == The anus is a part of the body that is tight and cannot lubricate itself. Because of this, a person should be careful not to damage the walls of this organ if inserting something. [[Lubrication]] is often used which can be oil or water-based and is sold commercially.<ref>{{cite web |title=Anal Sex Safety: Everything You Need to Know#Considerations |url=https://www.healthline.com/health/healthy-sex/anal-sex-safety#considerations |website=Healthline |accessdate=30 May 2023}}</ref> For a man, pleasure can come from the stimulation of the [[prostate]] that is found near the anus. For women, it can come from indirect stimulation of the [[Clitoris|clitoral legs]]/[[G-Spot]] or the [[cervix]]. Both men and women can get pleasure from anal sex because the anus has many [[nerve]] endings.<ref>{{cite web |title=Anal Sex Safety: Everything You Need to Know#Orgasm |url=https://www.healthline.com/health/healthy-sex/anal-sex-safety#orgasm |website=Healthline |accessdate=30 May 2023}}</ref> ==References== {{reflist}} [[Category:Sexual acts]] <!-- interwiki -->