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We combed the Internet for accurate, reliable, sex-positive, welcoming and unbiased information about anal pleasure and health.
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See something that’s missing or doesn’t belong? Please let us know! Inclusion of resources is not an endorsement of any product.We packed in a lot — filter to find what suits you. :) Click on a resource below to learn more!
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Anal Pleasure & Health
This is the go-to book to increase knowledge and comfort with anal play, the “Bible” on the topic!
(Reviewed August 2023)
how-to guide, medically reviewed, certified sex educator
book
heterosexual inclusive, gender inclusive
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Anal Self-Examination
A brief physician-guided article on how to conduct an anal self-examination.
(Reviewed August 2023)
how-to guide, medically reviewed
online article
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Anal Sex and Your Health
Brief answers from medical providers about anal sex and health, including in Spanish.
(Reviewed November 2023)
anal health conditions, how-to guide
website
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b-Vibe Anal Academy
Comprehensive, celebratory and inclusive workshops, videos, podcasts and answers to FAQs.
(Reviewed August 2023)
FAQs, certified sex educator, how-to guidewebsite
gender inclusive, racially inclusive, heterosexual inclusive
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The Bottom’s Digest Recipes
Butt and gut education about food and bottoming, including recipes and guides.
(Reviewed August 2023)
bottoming, how-to guide
website
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How To Clean Your Ass Before Sex
A quick visual guide on rectal douching, as a downloadable PDF in multiple languages.
(Reviewed August 2023)
bottoming
infographic
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Gay Positions Guide (NSFW! :)
A visual guide to anal sex positions using porn photos and GIFs, with references to the Kama Sutra.
how-to guide
website
(Reviewed August 2023)
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Does Anal Sex Benefit Health?
A brief article about the benefits of anal play from HealthLine, reviewed by medical experts.
(Reviewed August 2023)
FAQs, medically reviewed
online article
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Heterosexual Anal Sex Positions
A visual guide to 110 positions for heterosexual anal sex, in English, Spanish & Portuguese
(Reviewed August 2023)
how-to guide
website
heterosexual inclusive
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How to Have an Anal Orgasm
A brief article about sex-positive anal play from TheBody.com, a site dedicated to the HIV community.
(Reviewed August 2023)
how-to guide, certified sex educator
online article
HIV inclusive
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Go Ask Alice! hosted by Columbia
Answers to questions about anal sex, by Columbia University healthcare specialists.
(Reviewed August 2023)
FAQs, medically reviewed
website
gender inclusive, heterosexual inclusive
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Douching (Queer Health Podcast)
Hosted by LGBTQ MDs at New York University — best practices, myth-busting, and a transcript!
(Reviewed August 2023)
how-to guide, bottoming, FAQs, medically reviewed
podcast
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The Ultimate Guide to Prostate Pleasure
A guide to the ‘male g-spot’ that includes prostate massage, milking, strap-on play and orgasm.
(Reviewed August 2023)
how-to guide, certified sex educator
book
heterosexual inclusive
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Your Patients Are Having Anal Sex
A 45-minute podcast with an anal health clinician, hosted by The Body Pro for the HIV workforce.
(Reviewed August 2023)
FAQs, medically reviewed
podcast
HIV inclusive
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Lube: What Is It, Types, How to Use It
A brief article that summarizes medical recommendations for the use of lubricants during anal sex.
(Reviewed August 2023)
how-to guide, lube, medically reviewed
online article
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International Anal Neoplasia Society
Resources on anal neoplasia, the precursor to anal cancer, including for patients and providers.
(Reviewed November 2023)
medically reviewed, anal health conditions
website
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Sniffing Drugs and Your Butthole
A 5-minute video by two gay men — what poppers do and why people use them during anal sex.
(Reviewed December 2023)
substance use
video
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Is Eating Ass Dangerous?
A 5-minute video by two gay men on the risks of rimming, including harm reduction options.
(Reviewed December 2023)
anal health conditions
video
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How to Have an Anal Orgasm
A brief guide to sex-positive anal play from TheBody.com, a website dedicated to the HIV community.
(Reviewed August 2023)
how-to guide, certified sex educator
online article
HIV inclusive
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Health Benefits of Anal Sex
A brief article about potential health benefits, from HealthLine, vetted by medical experts.
(Reviewed August 2023)
medically reviewed
online article
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Future Method: The Science of Sex
Brief sex-positive articles & videos about anal pleasure and health, from a gay specialist surgeon.
(Reviewed August 2023)
FAQs, medically reviewed, anal health conditions
website, video
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DoctorCarlton (Instagram)
Brief (and fun!) posts about anal pleasure and health from a gay gastrointestinal doctor.
(Reviewed August 2023)
FAQs, medically reviewed, anal health conditions
video, social media
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Dispelling Myths around Anal Health
A video with Dr. David Malebranche, hosted by CNP, dedicated to Black queer men.
(Reviewed August 2023)
medically reviewed, anal health conditions
video
racially inclusive
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SGR (“Sugar”) Hotline
Call or email for accurate, non-judgmental, confidential information about sexuality.
(Reviewed August 2023)
FAQs, medically reviewed, certified sex educator
hotline
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Dr. Chung: Is sex safe for my anus?
Proctologist Dr. Chung answers questions about anal sex — check his channel for more videos!
(Reviewed January 2024)
anal health conditions, medically reviewed, how-to guide
video