Women's Health may earn commission from the links on this page, but we only feature products we believe in. Why Trust Us? Perhaps the biggest question of all: Can backdoor sex do permanent damage to your butt? If you're a fan of butt play, you don't have to give it up for fear of damaging that vital muscle, says Kerner. As it turns out, kegels , the exercise made famous for strengthening your pelvic floor and possibly boosting your orgasm , can also tone up your sphincter, he says.
While anal is relatively safe for your butt muscles, Kerner says there are a few other things you should be doing to keep your booty in healthy working order. Lack of lubrication can also lead to hemorrhoids, so be sure to keep things nice and moist back there. And a tight sphincter can lead to pain and tearing—which nobody wants.
Your anus contains a lot of bacteria, which is easily spreadable. You'll want him to wrap it up to protect himself from those babies and to keep bum bacteria from getting on you during any post-penetration action. Know Your G. Tract If you suffer from Irritable Bowel Syndrome, do not pass go. Kerner says anal sex can trigger a bout of it, which is pretty much guaranteed to be a mood killer. The 7 Best Vibrators Of , Reviewed.
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