Only the best anal

Sorry to liken anal sex to food, but if it were a sandwich, then you and your partner would be the slices of bread and lube would be the good stuff inside. Because anal sex without lube would be not only dry, but also pointless. In fact, unlike a sad sammie, lubeless anal sex can actually be dangerous. The friction can cause actual microtears to the skin and anus, leading to infection. No, thanks.

There's a lot that goes into having anal sex see what I did there? If your partner has never done it before, for example, you'll want to do everything in your power to make it a positive experience, so that the two of you can work back door into your repertoire. And that means doing your homework to make sure you've done the necessary prep work, and knowing all of the best practices when it comes to putting it in another person's butt. It's also worth taking a look at what you're using as far as lube, anal toys and techniques, in order to make sure it all goes smoothly and that you're going in fully prepared.

Which is a good thing! Women who've been there and done that say it's a welcome addition to their sexual repertoire. But just like you must walk before you can run, you must have some sort of anal foreplay before you go for the full monty of anal sex. Or, you know, you can do butt play and leave it at that forever, because it's your booty and you make the rules. You hopefully already know the basics: ALWAYS use lube, never put something that was in your butt in your mouth or vagina, and butt plugs are your friend.

Anal sex is most often portrayed as a doggy-style-only affair, but the truth is, there are so many different ways to do butt stuff. Mix it up with these 12 positions! And if you're thinking about trying anal sex for the first time, buy a bunch of lube and read Cosmopolitan. Anal sex often leaves you staring off into the distance, so this position is great for people who want a sexy view. From missionary position, have your partner enter you slowly.