Science Library
We’ve collected hundreds of science articles — a wide range of research knowledge about anal pleasure and health to further your understanding.
These are academic articles. The writing often contains jargon and may not be what you want. If you’re seeking “how-to” information about anal sex, flip over to “Resources for Anal Pleasure & Health” — and enjoy!
See an article missing? This science library is a work in progress — so let us know what to add!
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Sexual health and pleasure, including anatomy, orgasms, stimulation through sex toys and anal play, and how medical treatments shape intimacy and wellbeing.
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Anal discomfort (including physical pain — also called anodyspareunia), hemorrhoids, sexual dysfunction, anal and prostate cancers (including sex how they affect sex), HIV & other sexually transmitted infections, and additional anal health conditions.
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Experiences and attitudes toward anal sex across genders, ages, and cultures, including pleasure, consent, stigma, communication, sexual roles and positions, and wellbeing.
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Internal and external condoms for anal sex, including effectiveness, fit, lubrication, user experience, social factors, and best practices for enjoyable sexual experiences.
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Rectal douching and enemas and sexual pleasure, including practices, user preferences across communities and countries, safety, and new options like microbicide and PrEP douches.
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Practical, respectful communication and education skills for sexual health care, including how to talk about sex, reduce stigma and bias, and make services inclusive and accessible care for everyone.
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Types, use, safety, and how sexual lubricants support comfort, pleasure, and sexual wellbeing during anal play.
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Which populations are engaging in anal play, including differences by sexual orientation and gender identity as well as sexual positioning as “top”, “bottom” and “versatile”.
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Recreational use of drugs in sexual and party settings, including poppers, methamphetamine, nitrous oxide, and club drugs, and their effects on anal pleasure and sexual health, and implications for harm reduction.
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