[Rawbob]

First off, I need to correct Brandye! You do NOT ALWAYS get hemorroids from anal sex!

Anal sex, if done correctly, can be a wonderful addition to your sexual arsenal!

As was stated before, you should always use a condom for ANY sex, not just anal sex. And also, be careful to not perform anal and vaginal sex at the same time. This could cause an infection in her.

Now, for beginners, the most important things to keep in mind are the following:

1) Lube: Get it, use it - don't be stingy with lube during anal play, it helps!
2) Hygene: You sould use a douche before doing any real intense anal play. Not only will it allow for a more pleasureable experience, the introduction of feces during sex can be very uncomfortable and unhealthy.
3) Start Slow: From fingers to smaller and gradually increasing sized dildos/vibrators - slowly streaching the sphincter muscle is the KEY to enjoying anal sex.
4) Go slow: The anus is not the vagina, and so it's ability to streach and relax is tied directly to how much pre-penile insertion time you take.
5) Positions: Once you feel you've relaxed enough to take a penis in your anus, a good way to start is to have the person who'll be taking the penis to be on TOP and lower themselves on the erect penis. This allows THEM to control the pace and depth. You will find, that as he/she lowers herself down, the sphinter will almost actulally "release" and allow for full penetration. Again, for beginners, let the person being "F-ed" set the pace!

Closing note: Guys, if you're not letting your gal work your butt, you're missing alot! Only men have a prostate gland, and until you've felt a prostate being stimulated (by hand, toy or penis) you've not lived! IT"S GREAT!