The evolution of anal sex: how the practice of anal sex has been promoted

Although myths about anal sex are quite widespread, many people consider it a regular part of their sexual routine. We tell you about the evolution of its practice throughout history.

Although there is no exact recorded stage at which this practice began, there is evidence that traces it back to ancient civilizations such as Greece and Rome, where it was sometimes practiced as a method of contraception or to prevent pregnancy. However, it was also often associated with shame and humiliation, with anal penetration being used as a punishment for enslaved people or as a form of humiliation in battle.

Over time, attitudes and opinions towards anal sex began to change, and some religious groups accepted it as a form of pleasure within marriage. However, it was not until the sexual revolution of the 1960s and 1970s that anal sex was more openly discussed, and some feminist collectives embraced it as a way to question gender roles and traditional power dynamics.

Despite this greater openness, anal sex remained a taboo subject for many people, who were prevented from exploring it as a path to pleasure by fear of pain, injury or social stigma. However, the promotion of a more sex-positive culture has demystified anal sex and made it more accessible and attractive. The rise of sex toy brands and their discourse has also helped in this opening.

The anus is packed with sensitive nerve endings, more than almost any other part of the body except for the clitoris. It is basically a pleasure zone for all involved. There is also the fact that the pudendal nerve (found in the perineum, the area between the anus and the scrotum or vulva) only accounts for 20% of our motor capacity and 80% of sensitivity.

For people who have a vagina: between this reproductive organ and the anus there is a thin wall. And when you have anal sex, pressure is exerted on this wall, which increases the ability to stimulate the G-spot. And what is the G-spot? It is an erogenous zone that, when stimulated, can cause very pleasurable orgasms. In addition, the base of the clitoris extends into the anus, which means that clitoral stimulation is very possible during anal sex.

For people with penises who practice anal sex: When it comes to men practicing anal sex, it is a sensation that the vagina cannot mimic. The anus has less elasticity, which creates a more strained sensation for the penis. It has also been linked to feeling more dominant, having maximum control, and engaging in kinky and taboo practices, which is arousing to some.

Many heterosexual men believe that receiving any stimulation in this region has homosexual implications. This is completely false. In fact, cis men who engage in this sexual activity may enjoy prostate stimulation and thicker, stronger erections. It can also provoke a different type of orgasm.