Taking Anal Play to the Next Level: A Guide for Experts
So, you’ve gone through the beginner and intermediate tips for how to enjoy anal. Now you’re ready to take it to the next level. If you haven’t read the previous articles, or are new to anal, start with How to Master the Art of Anal Play: Beginner’s Tips or Intermediate Tips for Taking It to the Next Level.
This blog will cover even more advanced techniques and guide you on how to make anal sex even more pleasurable for every party involved, including group sex and aftercare practices.
Moving on to the expert level enhances your sexual experience. It’s important to make sure you’re both on the same level and want to keep exploring. It’s completely fine if you’re uncomfortable or don’t want to progress beyond the beginner and intermediate levels.
If you’re still here, let’s continue with our series on mastering anal play.
The Expert’s Approach to Anal Anatomy: Precision and Control
To start things off, this article applies to both men and women. If you want to continue exploring anal sex, It’s important to know that it has no gender. We all have the same nerve endings and can experience orgasms from backdoor action.
However, there are some different organs, such as the prostate, which can be accessed internally or by applying pressure along the perineum. It’s the sensitive area between your genitals and anus and is highly erogenous for men.
At every stage, it’s important to listen to your partner and their arousal to make the act of penetration easier. Pay attention to moaning or hip movements. Clenching and unclenching the sphincter or activating the pelvic floor can change the sensations during sex.
During intercourse, experiment with different angles. Either the top or bottom can move around or use pillows to alter the angle of penetration, leading to new sensations.
Key Pressure Points to Focus On
The perianal region, which is the area around the anus, is full of nerve endings. Alternate between light and firm pressure. Always make sure you’re gauging your partner’s response while stimulating this area.
For people with prostates, the gland is a large source of pleasure. From gentle insertion to rough action, you should always build up the intensity and ensure it’s well-lubed to minimize discomfort.
Finally, the perineum can provide some great sensations, particularly if you have a prostate.
By stimulating all three of these zones at different intensity levels, you can see what your partner enjoys the most.
The Importance of Nerve Endings
The anus is full of nerve endings. You may feel like you need to poop during anal intercourse, but it’s completely normal. It’s a similar sensation to having a bowel movement, which is why you should prep before engaging in the act.
Communicate with your partner that you’re enjoying a certain area. The nerve endings create a completely different sensation to vaginal intercourse. The entrance to the anus is the most sensitive area due to the large number of nerve endings.
Advanced Toys and Tools: Elevating Your Pleasure
You’ve introduced toys into the bedroom and love the sensations, so what’s next?
Consider using different toys – anal pleasure doesn’t require a partner. Combining an anal plug during vaginal sex, or introducing a vibrating prostate massager can enhance your pleasure tenfold. Anal masturbation allows you to have more control over the sensations.
Anal beads are another toy that is worth experimenting with. It provides a completely different sensation to a dildo or penis.
Choosing the Right Toys for Maximum Pleasure
Do you want a feeling of fullness or a tingling sensation? Think about which sensation you’d want to experience and select your toy based on that. Once you have more experience, larger toys are a popular option.
It’s important that you’re experienced before you consider moving on to large toys. Go slow and increase your toy size gradually, making sure you’re comfortable. Don’t rush into using XL-sized toys.
Prostate Massagers and Other Specialized Toys
Anal beads are inserted in the ass to enhance your orgasm. They are different-sized bulbs and lengths. They are designed to stimulate the anal sphincter when they are moved in and out.
Anal dildos should have a flayed base to avoid being sucked into or stuck into your ass. Slowly insert it and move it around, experimenting with the angle to try different sensations.
Prostate massagers come in vibrating and non-vibrating varieties. These toys can lead to prostate orgasms, which can feel even more amazing than a regular climax. They’re designed to hit the P-spot but are smaller and wider to make sure they can reach the gland.
Lubrication for Maximum Comfort and Pleasure: Advanced Techniques
There are multiple types of lubes that are designed for anal play. They all have their pros and cons. The most important thing is that you use one of them. The anus does not self-lubricate.
Water-based: These lubes are known for being gentle on the skin. There’s no risk of them harming toys or condoms, which makes them a popular option. Make sure to use one specifically designed for anal play as these lubes may need to be reapplied, and don’t work in the shower.
Silicone: Silicone lube lasts a long time and is hypoallergenic. They’re slick and allow you to have anal sex in the shower. You should be aware that silicone lubes and toys are not compatible. It can ruin the toys or change the texture.
Oil-based: Oil-based lubes are very long-lasting. They’re great for extended play, but they are not safe for use with condoms or latex toys, and stain surfaces. Make sure you read the package, as some oil-based lubricants aren’t designed for internal insertion.
How to Choose the Best Lube for Advanced Play
Have an idea about what you want your session to look like before you begin. If you’re using toys, a water-based solution might be the best option. If you have a long session, then a silicone or oil-based lube is a good option because they last longer. It can kill the mood if you have to stop to reapply lube.
Experimenting with Lubes for Unique Sensations
Even within the different types of anal loops, they have different consistencies. The thicker ones don’t need to be applied so regularly. The thin ones might enhance your sensation. If in doubt, apply more lube, but as you get experience, you’ll discover that slight friction means you’ll feel a lot more.
Mastering Advanced Anal Positions: Exploring New Angles and Depths
If you’re trying to maximize your pleasure, you should experiment with different angles and positions. These don’t work for everybody, and sometimes something you’ve enjoyed previously won’t feel as good. Check in with your partner.
Some advanced anal positions include doggy style spooning and reverse cowgirl. These are all great options because they allow for genital stimulation either of the penis or clitoris. They’re advanced because they allow for deeper penetration.
Best Positions for Deeper Stimulation
Happy Baby and the Leapfrog position are excellent ways to experience a prostate orgasm. They allow both partners to change the angle of penetration and stimulate the P-spot. Flat doggy style is another fun way to experience anal sex. Alternatively, you can lose toys such as anal beads or butt plugs.
How to Use Angles for Maximum Control
Regardless of which position you use, elevating the hips is an essential part of stimulating the prostate during sex. Some allow the bottom to change the angle of penetration, whereas others allow the partner who’s behind to decide the depth. Maintain communication throughout the process and listen to your partner’s moans.
Prolonging and Intensifying the Experience: How to Build Up and Maintain Pleasure
So now that you’re having spicy anal sessions, how can you make them last longer? There are several techniques, such as edging, toys and breathing techniques that allow you to control or delay your orgasm. Let’s get into them.
The Art of Edging: Delaying Orgasm for Intensity
It might seem easy, but when you’re in the moment, not continuing to orgasm can be a real challenge. The benefit is that after delaying your orgasm, you can experience a body-shaking climax.
Breathing and Focus for Maximum Stimulation
Breathing techniques can be used to delay your orgasm or experience even more pleasure. By pausing and taking a few deep breaths, you can return to the sensations in your body, instead of worrying about chores and responsibilities.
Exploring Multiple Partners: Safe Practices for Group Play
When you’re experimenting with multiple partners, remember to use protection with every partner. Communicate, give consent and ensure you have a good level of hygiene. If you’re moving from ass to ass, swap out your condom for a new one. It’s important not to go from anal to vaginal as this can lead to UTIs and infections.
Managing Group Dynamics in Anal Play
Before you start group anal play, set some boundaries. What is everyone comfortable with? Is anything off-limits? Decide on a safe word and respect everyone’s boundaries. As with all sex, consent is something that can be withdrawn at any time.
Hygiene Practices for Group Play
Before engaging anal sex, make sure you’ve cleaned around your asshole thoroughly. This could involve a douche to clean the area. Post-group play hygiene is also important. Going to the toilet can clean out your urinary tract if there is any vaginal penetration. This is also a great time to check in on each other, which leads me to our next point.
Aftercare: Keeping Your Body Healthy Post-Play
Regardless of whether you’ve had an intense anal session or not, aftercare is a way to maintain your emotional connection, comfort and health. You should check in during the sex, but it’s possible that there wasn’t enough lube, and tenderness can be common.
Post-Play Hygiene: Cleaning and Healing
There may be discharge and gas after anal sex. Use a gentle soap around the outside of the anus and clean your sex toys with soap and warm water.
CBD oil can also help numb any pain. A little blood in your stool is normal (depending on the intensity of the sex), but if it persists, consult a physician.
Rest and Recovery: Preventing Soreness
A warm bath with Epsom salts can help relax your muscles and reduce any soreness. When it comes to doing a number two, a bidet is ideal, but they’re not always available. Wet wipes can cause infections, and toilet paper is abrasive. Consider using wads of toilet paper and making them damp before applying them to the area.
Mastering Anal Play with Confidence and Care
Now you’re ready to take your anal practices to the next level. From introducing toys to group sex and aftercare, it’s important to maintain constant communication with your partner(s). Anal sex should be pleasurable and is a way to try out different dynamics in your relationship. Put your newfound knowledge to the test and enjoy advanced anal play.
