Anal Sex, once thought as a taboo - and too some certainly still is, is increasing in the amount of people that have experimented with anal play. This means that knowledge of safe, and enjoyable need to be explained, as many who engage in it may be doing so at an increased risk of a Sexually Transmitted Disease (STD), or with the potential to damage the sphincter muscles.

Due to its nature, anal sex it creates an almost zero percent of pregnancy - but a higher change of transmitting an STD, unless of course the semen is shot onto the genitals, which slightly increases the chance. Anal sex is also technically considered by some as ‘virgin sex’, as the hymen is left intact.

In terms of people who practice anal sex, a 2005 study stated that in heterosexual couples, that anywhere from 30-50nregularly engaged in anal sex.

Anal sex can also be accomplished with the use of sex toys, such as butt plugs or dildos and Vibrators. When a women uses a strap-on on a male recipient it is referred to as pegging, and was coined by sex advice Columnist Dan Savage after he realized there was no term for this sex act.

Tips & Tricks

• Lubrication - Want your first anal sex experience to be your last? Choosing to go without lubrication is the best way to ensure you never enjoy the pleasures of anal sex..

So how much is enough? Well we say err on the side of caution and use lots, and wipe away the excess.

• Relax! No seriously, starting small, say a finger or a small diameter Butt Plug allows the muscle to stretch, relaxing and taking in deep breaths helps this as well.

• Communication: Remember women, it's you ass, so you need to dictate how he should proceed. Men are eager to try anal sex, and will listen to you, but you have to be in control. Not only for your sake, but his as well. Trust me when I say he wants this to go smoothly as well.

• Clean it: Whether you take an enema, or a shower, a diet high in fiber and a bowel movement should be done several hours before hand. High fiber keeps the colon clean, as does an enema, or anal douche, but to reduce any potential aggravation, take the enema 2-3 hours before you play, not right before as there is potential to cause irritation.