Anal Pleasure & Health Resources
We’ve curated a comprehensive list of sex-positive, medically reviewed resources covering anal pleasure and health for everyone.
Scroll down for a peek behind the cheek!
Click a resource below to learn more! We packed in a lot, so filter to find what suits you.
-
Anal Pleasure & Health
(Reviewed August 2023)
how-to guide, medically reviewed, certified sex educator
book
heterosexual inclusive, gender inclusive
Sex & Pleasure
This is the go-to book to increase knowledge and comfort with anal play, the “Bible” on the topic!
-
Anal Self-Examination
(Reviewed August 2023)
how-to guide, medically reviewed
online article
Anal Health & Education
A brief physician-guided article on how to conduct an anal self-examination.
-
Anal Sex and Your Health
(Reviewed November 2023)
anal health conditions, how-to guide
website
Anal Health & Education, Medical & Advocacy
Brief answers from medical providers about anal sex and health, including in Spanish.
-
Anal Sex Basics
how-to guide, certified sex educator
book
gender inclusive, heterosexual inclusive
Sex & Pleasure
A beginner’s guide to maximizing anal pleasure for every body.
(Reviewed May 2025)
-
b-Vibe Anal Academy
(Reviewed August 2023)
FAQs, certified sex educator, how-to guidewebsite
gender inclusive, racially inclusive, heterosexual inclusive
Sex & Pleasure
Comprehensive, celebratory and inclusive workshops, videos, podcasts and answers to FAQs.
-
Butt Seriously: The Definitive Guide
(Reviewed July 2024)
book
heterosexual inclusive, gender inclusive
Anal Health & Education
Medically accurate, scientifically-backed information about anal pleasure and health.
-
Cheeky Charity
(Reviewed May 2025)
anal health conditions
website
gender inclusive
Anal Health & Education, Medical & Advocacy
Keeping anal and colon health cheeky and fun for early detection of anal cancer!
-
Dispelling Myths around Anal Health
(Reviewed August 2023)
medically reviewed, anal health conditions
video
racially inclusive
Anal Health & Education, Culture & Conversation, Medical & Advocacy
A video with Dr. David Malebranche, hosted by CNP, dedicated to Black queer men.
-
DoctorCarlton (Linktree)
(Reviewed August 2023)
FAQs, medically reviewed, anal health conditions
video, social media
Anal Health & Education, Culture & Conversation, Medical & Advocacy
Brief (and fun!) posts about anal pleasure and health from a gay gastrointestinal doctor.
-
Douching (Queer Health Podcast)
(Reviewed August 2023)
how-to guide, bottoming, FAQs, medically reviewed
podcast
Anal Health & Education, Culture & Conversation
Hosted by LGBTQ MDs at New York University — best practices, myth-busting, and a transcript!
-
Future Method: The Science of Sex
(Reviewed August 2023)
FAQs, medically reviewed, anal health conditions
website, video
Anal Health & Education, Sex & Pleasure, Culture & Conversation
Brief sex-positive articles & videos about anal pleasure and health, from a gay specialist surgeon.
-
Gay Positions Guide (NSFW! :)
how-to guide
website
Sex & Pleasure
(Reviewed August 2023)
A visual guide to anal sex positions using porn photos and GIFs, with references to the Kama Sutra.
-
Go Ask Alice! hosted by Columbia
(Reviewed August 2023)
FAQs, medically reviewed
website
gender inclusive, heterosexual inclusive
Anal Health & Education, Culture & Conversation, Medical & Advocacy
Answers to questions about anal sex, by Columbia University healthcare specialists.
-
Guide to Anal Sex for Women
(Reviewed July 2024)
book
heterosexual inclusive, gender inclusive
Sex & Pleasure
Dispels myths, illustrates anatomy, and offers tips on trust and communication for women!
-
Health Benefits of Anal Sex
(Reviewed August 2023)
medically reviewed
online article
Anal Health & Education, Sex & Pleasure, Culture & Conversation, Medical & Advocacy
A brief article about potential health benefits, from HealthLine, vetted by medical experts.
-
Heterosexual Anal Sex Positions
(Reviewed August 2023)
how-to guide
website
heterosexual inclusive
Sex & Pleasure
A visual guide to 110 positions for heterosexual anal sex, in English, Spanish & Portuguese
-
How To Clean Your Ass Before Sex
(Reviewed August 2023)
bottoming
infographic
Anal Health & Education, Sex & Pleasure, Culture & Conversation
A quick visual guide on rectal douching, as a downloadable PDF in multiple languages.
-
How to Have an Anal Orgasm
(Reviewed August 2023)
how-to guide, certified sex educator
online article
HIV inclusive
Sex & Pleasure
A brief article about sex-positive anal play from TheBody.com, a site dedicated to the HIV community.
-
International Anal Neoplasia Society
(Reviewed November 2023)
medically reviewed, anal health conditions
website
Anal Health & Education, Medical & Advocacy
Resources on anal neoplasia, the precursor to anal cancer, including for patients and providers.
-
Is Eating Ass Dangerous?
(Reviewed December 2023)
anal health conditions
video
Culture & Conversation
A 5-minute video by two gay men on the risks of rimming, including harm reduction options.
-
Is Sex Safe for My Anus?
(Reviewed January 2024)
anal health conditions, medically reviewed, how-to guide
video
Anal Health & Education
Proctologist Dr. Chung answers questions about anal sex — check his channel for more videos!
-
Lube: What Is It, Types, How to Use It
(Reviewed August 2023)
how-to guide, lube, medically reviewed
online article
Anal Health & Education, Sex & Pleasure
A brief article that summarizes medical recommendations for the use of lubricants during anal sex.
-
OMGYES
(Reviewed May 2025)
medically reviewed
website
heterosexual inclusive, gender inclusive, racially inclusive
Sex & Pleasure
The science of women’s pleasure – see “Inner Pleasure>Booty” – and free for health workers!
-
SGR (“Sugar”) Hotline
(Reviewed August 2023)
FAQs, medically reviewed, certified sex educator
hotline
Culture & Conversation, Medical & Advocacy
Call or email for accurate, non-judgmental, confidential information about sexuality.
-
Sniffing Drugs and Your Butthole
(Reviewed December 2023)
substance use
video
Culture & Conversation, Medical & Advocacy
A 5-minute video by two gay men — what poppers do and why people use them during anal sex.
-
The Bottom’s Digest Recipes
(Reviewed August 2023)
bottoming, how-to guide
website
Anal Health & Education, Sex & Pleasure, Culture & Conversation
Butt and gut education about food and bottoming, including recipes and guides.
-
The Pegging Book
(Reviewed May 2025)
how-to guidebook
gender inclusive, heterosexual inclusive
Sex & Pleasure
A complete guide to anal sex with a strap-on dildo
-
The Ultimate Guide to Prostate Pleasure
(Reviewed August 2023)
how-to guide, certified sex educator
book
heterosexual inclusive
Sex & Pleasure
A guide to the ‘male g-spot’ that includes prostate massage, milking, strap-on play and orgasm.
-
Trans Sex: A Guide for Adults
(Reviewed January 2025)
how-to guide
book
gender inclusive
Sex & Pleasure, Medical & Advocacy
A book for transgender and genderqueer people about sexuality, including anal sex.
-
Your Patients Are Having Anal Sex
(Reviewed August 2023)
FAQs, medically reviewed
podcast
HIV inclusive
Culture & Conversation, Medical & Advocacy
A 45-minute podcast with an anal health clinician, hosted by The Body Pro for the HIV workforce.
