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Sexual Wellness
The “Second Hole”: What Tops Are Actually Feeling During Anal Sex
Tops describe pushing past something and suddenly finding more room. Here's the anorectal anatomy that most plausibly explains the sensation people call the “second hole.”
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Sexual WellnessWhen Anal Sex Hurts: Your Butt Is Not a “No Pain, No Gain” Situation
A little new sensation is one thing. Sharp, severe, or persistent pain is another. Anal sex isn't supposed to be an endurance competition, and pain is information—not a challenge to beat.
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Sexual WellnessCreaming: Where Does It Actually Come From?
Your rectum makes mucus—but is that what people experience as “creaming” during anal sex? Let's break down the anatomy without killing the mood.
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