Anal sex also called anal intercourse is the sex act in which the penis is inserted into the anus of a sexual partner. Common misconception describes anal sex as practiced almost exclusively by gay men.
This is dispelled by researchers, who state that not all gay males engage in anal sex and that anal sex is not uncommon in heterosexual relationships. Many people find anal sex pleasurable, and some may reach orgasm βthrough stimulation of the prostate in men, and clitoral and G-Spot leg stimulation in women.
As with most forms of sexual interaction, individuals are at risk for contracting sexually transmitted diseases , [ 10 ] [ 11 ] and therefore safe-sex practices are advised.
The abundance of nerve endings in the anal region and rectum makes anal sex pleasurable for many men and women. The sphincter muscle is a sensitive membrane with many nerve endings and thus the source of pleasure or pain. In a male receiving partner, being penetrated can produce a pleasurable sensation due to the inserted penis rubbing or brushing against the prostate also known as the "male G-Spot", "P-Spot" or "A-Spot" through the anal wall.
The Skene's glands are sometimes referred to as the "female prostate"; [ 17 ] they are located around the lower end of the urethra and can be felt through the wall of the vagina. However, research shows most women achieve orgasm only through clitoral stimulation.
