Myths about Anal Sex

1. It's dirty. But if you're having sex, it's never clean. To feel comfortable with anal sex, empty your bowels and be sure to take a shower. 2. STIs are not transmitted through anal sex. They are transmitted just as often as through vaginal sex, so a condom is essential! 3. It's painful. If you're afraid of pain, it means you don't trust your partner. Develop trust, learn to sense each other's boundaries, and it won't hurt. Come up with safe words.