It's no secret that we live in a pretty butt-centric era. As early as 2014 , people were scratching their heads over the resurgence of round, juicy asses in pop culture, and even then, they were talking about a cultural movement that had been years in the making.
This isn’t a scholarly thesis by any means, but this butt culture has inevitably led to a greater level of comfort in talking about the fun things you can do with them, like rimming , pegging , and anal sex . And if people are talking about them, it’s not a huge mental leap to imagine that they’re doing them, if not more than ever, then at least with more abandon than ever.
There's just one aspect of this that may seem odd: While people are more into butt play, the three forms that are most embraced (pegging, rimming, and anal sex) are a style of partnered play. Much less talked about is anal masturbation, a solo act that's no less pleasurable and, if done right, can be even more pleasurable when you take charge.
Solo anal play is fairly simple to master, but there are a few handy tips that will help you have more fun, such as:
YOUR ONLY REAL INVESTMENT MIGHT BE A BOTTLE OF LUBRICANT.
Because there is no one right way (i.e. with a finger or with a sex toy ) to stimulate your anal opening, canal, or prostate, the one constant in all of this is that proper lubrication is essential. When it comes to anal stimulation, friction is not your friend. To avoid abrasions, even when you're not penetrating the anal opening but instead massaging it, having a little slipperiness will allow you to do so comfortably.
HOWEVER, A TOY CAN BE USEFUL IF YOUR HAND ALONE DOESN'T CUT IT.
While there are plenty of sex toys designed specifically for anal stimulation, you can even use a traditional dildo or vibrator for anal play if that's what you have on hand.
An anal sex toy like a butt plug is ideal, however, as many are designed to fit the contours of the anal cavity and feature a flared or hooked base that leaves no chance for a toy to be "sucked in" and require a fairly embarrassing trip to the emergency room.
Your first step: Prepare yourself for pleasure. Don't just go straight for the ass when you're making your first forays into anal pleasure. Make sure you're in the mood and excited before you start knocking on your backdoor. This will ensure you're relaxed and more receptive to the sensations you'll experience.
You can even experiment for the first time by masturbating in the shower , as the warm water will ensure that your muscles are nice and loose to help you.
POSITION YOURSELF CORRECTLY.
If for some reason you don't want to or can't experiment in the shower, adopt the classic position: lying on your back, bring your knees towards your chest. Place a pillow under your buttocks so that your hips point upwards. From this position, you will have easy access for your hand or a toy.
You can also try doggy style (on all fours), which will also allow for easy access, but in both cases remember to position yourself over a towel so you don't have to clean your sheets afterwards.
CUT YOUR NAILS, FOR THE LOVE OF GOD.
Avoid cracks and tears by keeping anything sharp, jagged, or stuck out of your butt. This includes your fingernails. A well-maintained (and clean) pair of mittens will ensure that no misfortune befalls you.