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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

  • 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

  • Kaiser Permanente

    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

  • b-Vibe Anal Academy

    Comprehensive, celebratory and inclusive workshops, videos, podcasts and answers to FAQs.

    (Reviewed August 2023)
    FAQs, certified sex educator, how-to guide

    website

    gender inclusive, racially inclusive, heterosexual inclusive

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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)

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • FAQs, medically reviewed, website

    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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • IANS

    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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • DoctorCarlton (Linktree)

    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

  • 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

  • SGR (“Sugar”) Hotline

    Call or email for accurate, non-judgmental, confidential information about sexuality.

    (Reviewed August 2023)

    FAQs, medically reviewed, certified sex educator

    hotline

  • 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

  • Butt Seriously: The Definitive Guide

    Medically accurate, scientifically-backed information about anal pleasure and health.

    (Reviewed July 2024)

    book

    heterosexual inclusive, gender inclusive

  • Guide to Anal Sex for Women

    Dispels myths, illustrates anatomy, and offers tips on trust and communication for women!

    (Reviewed July 2024)

    book

    heterosexual inclusive, gender inclusive