The Beginner's Guide To... Anal Sex

- Faye M Smith

1 It’s not for everyone…

Anal sex is a bit like camping in France – some people love it, some can’t imagine anything worse, while others try it once and vow never to repeat the experience again. Thank. You. Very. Much. But, c’est OK. ‘It may be that your opinion changes over time, or it doesn’t,’ says sex expert Sammi Cole (lovehoney.co.uk). A bit like the Kardashians, then.

2 …but men seem to love it

Feel some blokes go crazy for it like a BOGOF beer offer in Tesco? ‘It’s been a taboo, so there’s a psychological thrill,’ explains Sammi. ‘Plus, some claim that it feels tighter than vaginal sex, while it may be something men have seen a lot in porn.’ Oh, yes, we bet they have. **insert eye roll here**

3 Prep like a pro