Skip navigation! Story from Sex Tips. So you want to try anal sex, but you're freaked out by the probably inevitable reality of poop. That's totally understandable, it's something that can be present during anal sex , and it's not exactly glamourous. But rest assured that it's not usually that big of a deal. In Pitagora's opinion, the repulsion factor of anal goes beyond the hygiene concerns and taps into our culture's obsession with hiding body fluids and odors. So what if some ends up on the condom?

Subscriber Account active since. To anyone uninitiated, anal sex can be one of the most confusing sex acts out there. But anal play is becoming less taboo across many demographics.

August 21, Anal can be daunting for many of us. First up, a quick PSA: sex of any kind should never be painful and if it is, you definitely want to stop and reassess the situation. It can be as simple as needing to talk to your partner, using lubricant, or switching positions.