Anal sex is a form of human sexual behavior which encompasses many sexual acts involving the anus, anal cavity, sphincter valve and/or rectum. Publius Aelius Hadrianus (January 24 76 &ndash July 10 138 as emperor Imperator Caesar Divi Traiani filius Traianus Hadrianus Augustus, and Divus Hadrianus after For the constellation see Antinous (constellation; for the Asteroid, see 1863 Antinous; for the mythological figure see Antinous son of Eupeithes Édouard-Henri Avril ( 21 May 1843 in Algiers &ndash 1928 in Le Raincy) was a French painter and Commercial artist. Édouard-Henri Avril ( 21 May 1843 in Algiers &ndash 1928 in Le Raincy) was a French painter and Commercial artist. Human sexual behavior or different human sexual practices encompass a wide range of activities such as strategies to find or attract partners ( Mating and display The anus is an opening at the opposite end of an Animal 's Digestive tract from the Mouth. The rectum (from the Latin rectum intestinum, meaning straight intestine) is the final straight portion of the Large intestine in some Mammals The rectum (from the Latin rectum intestinum, meaning straight intestine) is the final straight portion of the Large intestine in some Mammals The term anal sex, however, often refers specifically to anal intercourse: the insertion of the erect penis into the rectum. Sexual intercourse, in its biological sense is the act in which the male reproductive organ (in humans and other higher animals enters the female reproductive tract The penis (plural penises, penes ^[1]

It is a form of sexual behavior considered to be comparatively high in risk, due to the vulnerability of the tissues and the septic nature of the anus. ^[2] As the rectal mucosa provides little natural lubrication, a lubricant (such as a personal lubricant) is most often required or preferred when penetrating the anus. The rectum (from the Latin rectum intestinum, meaning straight intestine) is the final straight portion of the Large intestine in some Mammals The mucous membranes (or mucosae; singular mucosa) are linings of mostly endodermal origin covered in Epithelium, which are involved in Personal lubricants are specialized Lubricants which serve during sexual intercourse to reduce Friction with the Vagina, the Anus, or other

Contents 1 Anal intercourse 1.1 Male homosexual 1.2 Heterosexual 1.3 Anal sex and female virginity 1.4 Prevalence 1.4.1 Homosexual 1.4.2 Heterosexual 2 Other anal sexual behavior 3 Prostate stimulation 4 Risks 4.1 Infectious diseases 4.2 HIV/AIDS 4.3 Physical damage 4.4 Incontinence 4.5 Cancer 5 Legal issues 5.1 United States 6 Cultural issues 6.1 Ancient and non-Western cultures 6.2 Western cultures 6.3 In Judaism, Christianity, and Islam 6.3.1 Judaism 6.3.2 Christianity 6.3.3 Islam 7 See also 8 References 9 Further reading 10 External links

Anal intercourse

Male homosexual

In modern times, particularly in Western cultures, anal sex has been popularly associated with gay and bisexual men. Western culture (sometimes equated with Western Civilization) are terms which are used to refer to Cultures of European origin Homosexuality refers to sexual behavior with or attraction to people of the same sex or to a Homosexual orientation. Bisexuality refers to sexual behavior with or attraction to people of both sexes or to a bisexual orientation Anal sex has also been associated with the spread of HIV, starting in the early years of the discovery of the disease. Human immunodeficiency virus ( HIV) is a Lentivirus (a member of the Retrovirus family that can lead to acquired immunodeficiency syndrome

Among gay men who have anal sex, some consistently take the top (insertive) or bottom (receptive) role, but this is not always the case: some men who have anal sex act as both top and bottom at different times. In the English language, gay is an Adjective that in modern usage refers to Homosexuality. The terms top, bottom and switch are used by many people including Heterosexual and LGBT people BDSM practitioners and others in The terms top, bottom and switch are used by many people including Heterosexual and LGBT people BDSM practitioners and others in This is known as "versatile" or "switch". The terms top, bottom and switch are used by many people including Heterosexual and LGBT people BDSM practitioners and others in Common slang terms that identify the consistently insertive and receptive roles are (in the USA) "pitcher" and "catcher," respectively and (in the UK) "active" and "passive".

In men, anal sex can produce a pleasurable sensation due to the stimulation that the partner's erect penis causes when rubbing or massaging the prostate (see below). The prostate (from Greek προστάτης - prostates, literally "one who stands before" "protector" "guardian" is a Penetration can be painful for some men depending on their rectal anatomy or on the amount of lubrication used during penetration. While some men obtain strong sexual pleasure from being penetrated, occasionally becoming so aroused as to even avoid the need for penile stimulation to reach orgasm, others may find it discomforting at first or, at the other end of the spectrum, completely painful or unenjoyable.

Heterosexual

In modern Western countries anal sex is reported as being a widely practiced, if still minority, form of intercourse between men and women. In some cultures, receptive anal intercourse by heterosexual partners is widely accepted. One reason is that there is very low risk of unwanted pregnancy via unprotected anal intercourse (though this is not an absolute guarantee, because semen can leak from the anus, cross the perineum, and enter the vagina). Pregnancy ( Latin graviditas) is the carrying of one or more offspring known as a Fetus or Embryo, inside the Uterus of a Female In Human anatomy, the perineum is generally defined as the surface region in both males and females between the Pubic symphysis and the Coccyx. The vagina (from Latin, literally " Sheath " or " Scabbard " is a fibromuscular tubular tract leading from the Uterus Also, anal sex is sometimes seen as preserving female virginity because it leaves the hymen intact. The hymen (also called maidenhead) is a fold of Mucous membrane which surrounds or partially covers the external Vaginal opening Another reason is that the anus is considered to yield more tactile pleasure for the penis, being tighter than the vagina. The Renaissance poet Pietro Aretino advocated the practice in his Sonetti Lussuriosi (Lust Sonnets). Pietro Aretino ( April 20, 1492 – October 21, 1556) was an Italian Author, Playwright, Poet and ^[3]

Alternatively, the male may take the receptive role in heterosexual anal sex, usually aided by sex toys. The practice of pegging, in which a woman wearing a strap-on dildo penetrates her male partner, is gaining acceptance. Pegging describes a sexual practice in which a woman penetrates a man's anus with a Strap-on dildo. A strap-on dildo (also strap-on, dildo harness) is a Dildo designed to be worn (usually in a Harness) by one partner and used to penetrate Moreover, due to the proximity of the prostate gland to the rectum, it has been suggested that males may derive greater satisfaction in this manner than females. ^[4][5]

Anal sex and female virginity

Though more often applied to first penetration,^[6][7][8] the concept of "technical virginity" is sometimes conceived as resting solely on vaginal penetration. ^[9] In Norman Mailer's novel Harlot's Ghost, a character states that in Italy, an unmarried woman had to be "a maiden before and a martyr behind", implying that such women were obliged to submit to anal sex and that anal sex was painful. Norman Kingsley Mailer ( January 31, 1923 &ndash November 10, 2007) was an American Novelist, Journalist, Harlot's Ghost ( 1991) a fictional 1300-page Chronicle of the CIA by Norman Mailer, was considered by the author to be one of his

In other cases, first anal intercourse is conceived of as ending a separate virginity from first vaginal intercourse,^[10] with varying degrees of seriousness. In a Rolling Stone interview, comedian Sarah Silverman joked: "I didn't lose my virginity until I was twenty-six. Rolling Stone is a United States -based Magazine devoted to Music, Politics, and Popular culture that is published Sarah Kate Silverman (born December 1 1970 is an Emmy -winning American Comedian, Writer, Singer, Guitarist, and Nineteen vaginally, but twenty-six what my boyfriend calls 'the real way. '"^[11]

Prevalence

According to a 2004 report, "Some research suggests that one in four heterosexuals in the US has tried anal sex and for one in 12, it is an occasional or episodic practice. Other surveys suggest that seven times as many women as gay men engage in anal intercourse, a figure reflecting the greater overall heterosexual population. "^[12]

While at the present time it is reported more frequently among same-sex couples, according to Dr. Homosexuality refers to sexual behavior with or attraction to people of the same sex or to a Homosexual orientation. John Dean and Dr. David Delvin, "in absolute numbers, it is hypothesized that more heterosexual couples have anal sex than homosexual couples". ^[13]

Homosexual

In the 1950s in the United Kingdom, it was thought that about fifteen percent of male homosexuals practiced the method. ^[14] The Gay Urban Men's Study (P. I. Stall, UCSF) and the Young Men's Study (YMS, PI Osmond/Catania, UCSF), indicate that 50% of men surveyed engage in anal sex. The Laumann study claims that 80% of gay men practice it, while the remaining 20% never engage in it at all.

A survey conducted from 1994 to 1997 in San Francisco by the Stop AIDS Project indicated that over the course of the study, among men who have sex with men, the proportion engaging in anal sex increased from 57. Men who have sex with men or males who have sex with males ( MSM) refers to men who engage in sexual activity with other men whether 6% to 61. 2%. ^[15]

Heterosexual

In 2005, a survey conducted by the Centers for Disease Control determined that the incidence of anal relations in the heterosexual population is on the increase. The survey showed that 40 percent of men and 35 percent of women between 25 and 44 had engaged in heterosexual anal sex; in 1992 a similar survey found that only 25. 6 percent of men 18 to 59 and 20. 4 percent of women 18 to 59 had. ^[16]

A 2001 French survey of five hundred female respondents concluded that a total of 29% had practiced anal sex, though only one third of these claimed to have enjoyed the experience. This article is about the country For a topic outline on this subject see List of basic France topics. ^[17] In contrast, in a 1999 South Korean survey of 586 women, only 3. South Korea, officially the Republic of Korea and often referred to as Korea ( Korean: 대한민국 tɛː 5% of respondents reported having had anal sex. ^[18]

Figures for the prevalence of sexual behavior can fluctuate over time. Edward O. Laumann's 1992 survey, reported in The Social Organization of Sexuality: Sexual Practices in the United States found that about 20% of heterosexuals have engaged in anal sex. Sex researcher Alfred Kinsey, working in the 1940s, had found that number to be closer to 40% at the time. Sexology is the study of sexual interests behavior and function Alfred Charles Kinsey (June 23 1894 &ndash August 25 1956 was an American Biologist and professor of Entomology and Zoology, who in 1947 More recently, a researcher from the University of British Columbia in 2005 put the number of heterosexuals who have practiced anal sex at between 30% and 50%. The University of British Columbia ( UBC) is a Canadian public research University with campuses near Vancouver and in Kelowna ^[19]

According to Columbia University's health website, Go Ask Alice!: "Studies indicate that about 25 percent of heterosexual couples have had anal sex at least once, and 10 percent regularly have anal penetration. Columbia University is a private University in the United States and a member of the Ivy League. Go Ask Alice! is a Q&A service provided by Columbia University for both students and the general public with questions or curiosity about health topics "^[20]

Other anal sexual behavior

Anal sex need not involve penile insertion. The active partner, whether male or female, may use appendages other than a penis, such as the fingers and a fist. Fingering is the practice of using fingers to stimulate the Clitoris, Vagina or Anus. Fisting is a Sexual activity that involves inserting a hand into the Vagina or Anus. The use of the mouth and tongue on the anus, called rimming or anilingus is also common, often in conjunction with other sexual acts. Anal–oral sex, also referred to or described as anal–oral contact or anilingus (from anus + lingus (Latin Lingere:to lick also Anal–oral sex, also referred to or described as anal–oral contact or anilingus (from anus + lingus (Latin Lingere:to lick also He or she might also use an artificial device, often a phallic reproduction (dildo) or one that is generally engineered specifically for anal penetration (butt plug). A dildo is a Sex toy, often explicitly Phallic in appearance intended for bodily penetration during self-administered Masturbation Butt plugs (or anal plugs) are Sex toys designed to be inserted in the Anus and Rectum for sexual pleasure. A female using a strap-on dildo to anally penetrate a male is often referred to as pegging. A strap-on dildo (also strap-on, dildo harness) is a Dildo designed to be worn (usually in a Harness) by one partner and used to penetrate Pegging describes a sexual practice in which a woman penetrates a man's anus with a Strap-on dildo. ^[21] Due to the proximity of the prostate gland to the rectum, it has been suggested that males may achieve greater satisfaction in this manner than females. ^[22]

Prostate stimulation

The prostate gland, also known as a "male G-spot", "P-spot", or "A-spot" can be stimulated during anal intercourse. The prostate (from Greek προστάτης - prostates, literally "one who stands before" "protector" "guardian" is a The prostate (from Greek προστάτης - prostates, literally "one who stands before" "protector" "guardian" is a ^[23]

Stimulation of the prostate gland can result in pleasurable sensations and can lead to a distinct type of orgasm in some cases. The prostate (from Greek προστάτης - prostates, literally "one who stands before" "protector" "guardian" is a An orgasm (sexual climax is the conclusion of the plateau phase of the sexual response cycle, and may be experienced by both males and females The prostate is located next to the rectum and is the larger, more developed^[24] male homologue to the Skene's glands, also known as the "G-spot"^[25] or "female prostate",^[26] which are located around the urethra and can be felt through the wall of the vagina. In Evolutionary biology, homology has come to mean any similarity between characters that is due to their shared ancestry. In Human anatomy (female the Skene's glands (also known as the lesser vestibular, periurethral glands, skene glands, paraurethral

Risks

Anal sex exposes participants to two principal dangers: infections, due to the high number of infectious microorganisms not found elsewhere on the body, and physical damage to the anus and the rectum due to their vulnerability. A microorganism (also spelled micro organism or micro-organism and also called a microbe) is an Organism that is Microscopic (usually

Recent reports have documented that risky behavior is on the rise among men who have sex with men. ^[15] Likewise, among men who have sex with women, a 1992 study of socially and sexually active Puerto Rican men indicated that of the more than 40% who reported having anal sex with women, very few had used condoms. ^[27] Among gay men, anal sex without the use of a condom is referred to as barebacking. Bareback is a term that originated in Gay slang to describe acts of Unprotected sex, especially Anal sex.

Infectious diseases

Among the diseases with which anal sex is associated are HIV,^[28] anal cancer,^[29] typhoid fever^[30] and various diseases associated with the infectious nature of fecal matter or sexual intercourse in general. Anal cancer is a type of Cancer which arises from the Anus, the distal orifice of the Gastrointestinal tract. Feces, faeces, or fæces (see spelling differences) is a waste product from an animal's digestive tract expelled through the Anus Among these are: Amoebiasis; Chlamydia; Cryptosporidiosis; E. coli infections; Giardiasis; Gonorrhea; Hepatitis A; Hepatitis B; Hepatitis C; Herpes simplex; Human papillomavirus; Lymphogranuloma venereum; Pubic lice; Salmonellosis; Shigella; Syphilis; Tuberculosis. Amoebiasis, or Amebiasis is caused by the Amoeba Entamoeba histolytica. Cryptosporidiosis is a Parasitic disease caused by Cryptosporidium, a Protozoan Parasite in the phylum Apicomplexa. Giardiasis — popularly known as beaver fever or backpacker's diarrhea — is a disease caused by the flagellate protozoan Giardia lamblia Gonorrhea (also gonorrhoea) caused by the bacteria Neisseria gonorrhoeae, is a common Sexually transmitted disease. Hepatitis A, (formerly known as infectious hepatitis) is an acute Infectious disease of the Liver caused by Hepatitis A virus which is Hepatitis C is a blood-borne infectious disease that is caused by the Hepatitis C virus ( HCV) affecting the Liver. Herpes simplex is a Viral disease caused by Herpes simplex viruses both herpes simplex virus 1 (HSV-1 and herpes simplex virus 2 (HSV-2 cause herpes simplex A human papillomavirus ( HPV) is a Papillomavirus that infects the skin and Mucous membranes of Humans Approximately 130 HPV types have been Lymphogranuloma venereum ( LGV) also known as lymphopathia venerea tropical bubo climatic bubo strumous bubo poradenitis inguinales Durand-Nicolas-Favre disease and lymphogranuloma The pubic or crab louse (Phthirus pubis is a parasitic insect which spends its entire life on human hair and feeds exclusively on blood Salmonellosis is an Infection with Salmonella Bacteria. Most persons infected with Salmonella develop Diarrhea, Fever This article is about the bacteria For the disease see Shigellosis Shigella is a Genus of Gram-negative Syphilis is a Sexually transmitted disease caused by the spirochetal Bacterium Treponema pallidum pallidum. Tuberculosis (abbreviated as TB for tubercle bacillus or T u' b' erculosis Bacillus --> is a common ^[31][32][33]

HIV/AIDS

The high concentration of white blood cells around the rectum, together with the risk of cuts to the rectum and that one of the functions of the rectum is to absorb fluid, increases the risk of HIV transmission because the HIV retrovirus reproduces within the immune system's T-cells/CD4 cells. T cells belong to a group of White blood cells known as Lymphocytes, and play a central role in Cell-mediated immunity. Use of condoms and other precautions are a medically recommended way to lessen risk of infections. A condom is a device most commonly used during Sexual intercourse. Unprotected receptive anal sex is the most risky sexual behavior in terms of HIV transmission. ^[34][35][36]

Physical damage

Physical damage to the rectum and anus can manifest as generalized ano-rectal trauma, hemorrhoids, anal fissures,^[31] and rectal prolapse. Hemorrhoids ( AmE) haemorrhoids ( BrE) emerods, or piles are varicosities or swelling and Inflammation An anal fissure is an unnatural crack or tear in the Anus skin Rectal prolapse normally describes a medical condition wherein the walls of the Rectum protrude through the Anus and hence become visible outside the body An insufficient amount of lubricant can make it especially painful or injurious. ^[37] Damage is more likely if intercourse is forcible or aggressive, if alcohol or other drugs have dulled sensitivity, if communication is poor, or if technique is clumsy.

Incontinence

Incontinence has also been reported; the result of the anal sphincter losing its tonus. Fecal incontinence is the loss of regular control of the Bowels. ^[38] However a 1997 study published in the American Journal of Gastroenterology found no difference in levels of incontinence between homosexual men who engaged in anal sex and heterosexual men who did not, and severely criticised an earlier 1993 study published in the Journal of the Royal Society of Medicine which had found that fourteen out of a sample of forty men receiving anal intercourse experienced episodes of frequent anal incontinence for its inclusion of flatus in its definition of incontinence. Flatulence is the production of a mixture of gases in the digestive tract of Mammals that are byproducts of the digestion process ^[39][40]

Dr. Jack Morin recommended kegel exercises to prevent loss of muscle tone from anal fisting or insertion of large objects in a presentation of clinical aspects of anal sexuality, delivered at the 1998 joint conference of the Society for the Scientific Study of Sexuality and the American Association of Sex Educators. A Kegel exercise, named after Dr Arnold Kegel, consists of contracting and relaxing the muscles which form part of the Pelvic floor (sometimes called the "Kegel The Society for the Scientific Study of Sexuality (SSSS or "quad-S" formed in 1957 claims to be "the oldest organization of professionals interested in the study of sexuality He added, however, that he had never personally observed "loosening" in any of his patients^[41].

Cancer

Most cases of anal cancer are related to infection with the human papilloma virus. A human papillomavirus ( HPV) is a Papillomavirus that infects the skin and Mucous membranes of Humans Approximately 130 HPV types have been The incidence of the disease has jumped 160% in men and 78% in women in the last thirty years, according to a 2004 American study. The increase is attributed to changing trends in sexual behavior and tobacco use. Tobacco is an Agricultural product recognized as an addictive drug processed from the fresh Leaves of plants in the genus Nicotiana. Current use of tobacco increased the incidence of anal cancer four-fold, while a history of multiple sex partners (fifteen or more) or receptive anal sex increased the incidence seven-fold. ^[42]

Legal issues

Main article: Sodomy law

The legal status of anal sex varies greatly between jurisdictions, from being completely open and legal, to being illegal for male to male participation, to only being legal in marriage or even totally outlawed. A sodomy law is a Law that defines certain Sexual acts as sex crimes. In some areas where anal sex may otherwise be legal and the participants are above the general age of consent there exists a higher age of consent for anal sex. While the phrase age of consent typically does not appear in legal Statutes when used with in relation to sexual activity, the age of consent is the minimum age at

United States

Until 2003, the legality of anal sex varied from state to state. In some states, the practice was illegal. New York,^[43] Montana,^[44] Kentucky,^[45] Pennsylvania,^[46] and Georgia^[47] had their anti-sodomy laws challenged and struck down by state supreme court decisions, but other states, including Texas,^[48] upheld their state's laws criminalizing such conduct. This article discusses the state supreme courts in the United States

In 1986, in its decision in Bowers v. Hardwick, 478 U.S. 186, the United States Supreme Court held that there was no constitutional right to privacy with respect to acts of anal sex performed in the privacy of one's home. Bowers v Hardwick,, was a United States Supreme Court decision that upheld the constitutionality of a Georgia Sodomy law that criminalized Case citation is the system used in many countries to identify the decisions in past Court cases either in special series of books called reporters The Supreme Court of the United States is the highest judicial body in the United States and leads the federal judiciary. A constitutional right is a Right granted by a Government 's Constitution (on the national or sub-national level and cannot be legally denied by that government A Georgia law criminalizing consensual sodomy in the privacy of one's home was therefore found to be constitutional. (The Supreme Court of Georgia, in the case Powell v. Georgia 270 Ga. 327, 510 S.E. 2d 18 (1998), later found that statute inconsistent with the Georgia state constitution. This article refers to the highest court of the US state of Georgia for the highest court of the country of Georgia see Supreme Court of Georgia (country. Powell v State of Georgia, S98A0755 270 Ga 327 510 SE 2d 18 (1998 was a decision of the Supreme Court of Georgia. Case citation is the system used in many countries to identify the decisions in past Court cases either in special series of books called reporters The Constitution of the State of Georgia is the governing document of the U )

In 2003, the Supreme Court revisited Bowers in the case of Lawrence v. Texas, 539 U.S. 558, and held the Texas law against consensual sodomy to be unconstitutional. The Supreme Court of the United States is the highest judicial body in the United States and leads the federal judiciary. Lawrence v Texas, 539 US 558 ( 2003) was a landmark United States Supreme Court case Case citation is the system used in many countries to identify the decisions in past Court cases either in special series of books called reporters This ruling invalidated all statutes in the United States that made consensual sodomy illegal. The principle has been held applicable to laws governing similar behavior: for example, the Supreme Court of Virginia held in Martin v. Ziherl, 607 S.E.2d 367 (Va. The Supreme Court of Virginia is the highest court in the US state of Virginia. Martin v Ziherl, 607 SE2d 367 (Va 2005 was a case decided by the Supreme Court of Virginia, which ruled that the Virginia criminal law Case citation is the system used in many countries to identify the decisions in past Court cases either in special series of books called reporters 2005), that the generally unenforced law against fornication was unconstitutional; the court's reasoning relied on Lawrence. Fornication, or simple fornication is a term which refers to voluntary Sexual intercourse between persons not married to each other

Cultural issues

Historically, a number of cultures have recorded the practice of anal intercourse between men. is a Japanese term for Erotic Pictures Most shunga are a type of Ukiyo-e, usually executed in woodblock print format The males who participated in such relationships often did not do so exclusively, as participation in these relationships between men did not preclude sex with women. Such relations have also been documented as taking place in houses of prostitution, which provided youths or young men.

Ancient and non-Western cultures

The term "Greek love" has long been used to refer to the practice, and in modern times, "doing it the Greek way" is sometimes used as slang for anal sex. Slang is the use of highly informal Words and expressions that are not considered standard in the speaker's Dialect or Language. However, homosexual anal sex was far from a universally accepted practice in Ancient Greece. The term ancient Greece refers to the period of Greek history lasting from the Greek Dark Ages ca It was the target of jokes in surviving comedies; Aristophanes mockingly alludes to the practice, claiming that "Most citizens are europroktoi (wide-arsed) now. Aristophanes (Ἀριστοφάνης ˌærɪˈstɒfəniːz in English ca "^[49] While pedagogic pederasty was an essential element in the education of male youths, these relationships, at least in Athens and Sparta, were expected to steer clear of penetrative sex of any kind. Greek Pederasty, as idealised by the Greeks from archaic times onward was a relationship and bond between an adolescent boy and an adult man outside There are very few works of pottery or other art that display anal sex between older men and boys, leave alone with adult men. Most such works depict fondling or intercrural sex, which was not condemned for violating and feminizing the boys. Intercrural sex (from "inter-" and Latin "crura" legs also known as femoral / interfemoral sex / intercourse, is Other sources make it clear that the practice was criticized as shameful,^[50] and seen as a form of hubris. Hubris, sometimes spelled hybris ( Ancient Greek ὕβρις is a term used in modern English to indicate overweening Pride, self-confidence ^[51]

In later Roman age Greek poetry, anal sex became a common topos, represented as taking place with "eligible" youths: those who had attained the proper age but had not yet become adults. Ancient Rome was a Civilization that grew out of a small agricultural community founded on the Italian Peninsula as early as the 10th century BC The Warren Cup is a unique Silver Roman Skyphos (or drinking cup featuring two representations of homoerotic sexual acts Greek literature refers to those writings autochthonic to the areas of Greek influence typically though not necessarily in one of the Greek dialects throughout the Seducing children into the practice was considered very shameful for the adult, and having such relations with a male who was no longer adolescent was considered more shameful for the young male than for the one mounting him. Greek courtesans, or hetaerae, are said to have frequently practiced heterosexual anal intercourse as a means of preventing pregnancy, a matter in dispute. For the elite Ancient Macedonian cavalry ( hetairoi, "companions" see Companion cavalry. The acceptability of anal sex thus varied with the time-period and the location, as Ancient Greece spanned a long time and stretched over three continents and two major seas.

For a male citizen to take the passive (or receptive) role in anal intercourse was condemned in Rome as an act of impudicitia (immodesty or unchastity). Free men, however, frequently took the active role with a young slave, known as a catamite or puer delicatus. A catamite is the younger partner in a pederastic relationship between two males which was a popular arrangement in many areas of the ancient world In fact the Romans thought of anal sex as something specifically "Greek," although Roman men often availed themselves of their own slaves or others in this way. ^[52]

In Japan, records (including detailed shunga) show that at least some men in relationships with other men did engage in penetrative anal intercourse. is a Japanese term for Erotic Pictures Most shunga are a type of Ukiyo-e, usually executed in woodblock print format

Evidence suggestive of widespread heterosexual anal intercourse in a pre-modern culture can be found in the erotic vases, or stirrup-spout pots, made by the Moche people of Peru; in a survey^[53] of a collection of these pots, it was found that 31 percent of them depicted heterosexual anal intercourse, more by far than any other sex act. The Moche civilization (alternately the Mochica culture Early Chimu Pre-Chimu Proto-Chimu etc Moche pottery of this type belonged to the world of the dead, which was believed to be a reversal of life. Thus the reverse of common practices was often portrayed. The Larco Museum houses an Erotic Gallery in which this pottery is showcased. The Larco Museum (Museo Larco is located in the Pueblo Libre District in Lima, Peru.

The 19th century anthropologist Richard Francis Burton has theorized that there is a geographical Sotadic zone wherein male/male penetrative intercourse is particularly prevalent and accepted; moreover he was one of the first writers to advance the premise that such an orientation is biologically determined. Captain Sir Richard Francis Burton KCMG FRGS (19 March 1821 &ndash 20 October 1890 was an English Explorer, Translator, writer The existence of a Sotadic zone was a Hypothesis of Richard Francis Burton; it asserted that there existed a geographic zone in which Pederasty was particularly ^[54]

Western cultures

In many Western countries, anal sex has generally been taboo since the Middle Ages when heretical movements were sometimes attacked by accusations that their members practised anal sex among themselves. A taboo is a strong Social prohibition (or ban) against words objects actions or discussions that are considered undesirable or offensive by a group culture Heresy, as a blanket term describes a practice or belief that is labeled as unorthodox At that time the mainstream Christian clergy was not celibate, but the highest orders of some heretical sects were, leading to rumours that their celibacy was a sign of their attraction to members of the same sex. Christianity ( Greek Χριστιανισμός from the word Xριστός ( Christ)is a monotheistic Religion centered on the life and teachings Clergy is the generic term used to describe the formal religious leadership within a given Religion. The term buggery originated in medieval Europe as an insult used to describe the rumoured same-sex sexual practices of the heretics from a sect originating in Bulgaria, where its followers were called bogomils; when they spread out of the country they were called buggres (from the ethnonym Bulgars). The English term Buggery is very close in meaning to the term Sodomy, and is often used interchangeably in law and popular speech The state of Bulgaria (България transliterated bg-Latn ''Balgaria'' The country preserves the traditions (in ethnic name language and alphabet of the First Bulgarian Bogomilism (Богомилство is the Gnostic dualistic Sect, the Synthesis of Armenian Paulicianism and the Bulgarian Slavonic An ethnonym ( Gk έθνος ethnos, 'tribe' + όνομα onoma, 'name' is the name applied to a given Ethnic group. Another term for the practice, more archaic, is "pedicate" from the Latin pedicare, with the same meaning. Latin ( lingua Latīna, laˈtiːna is an Italic language, historically spoken in Latium and Ancient Rome. ^[55]

While men who engaged in homosexual relationships were generally suspected of engaging in anal sex, many such individuals did not. Among these, in recent times, have been André Gide, who for that reason was said to have been the pope of a religion to which he did not belong; Oscar Wilde, who despite being accused of being a "somdomite" (sic) by the Marquess of Queensberry actually did not engage in anal sex; and Noel Coward, who had a horror of disease, and asserted when young that "I'd never do anything - well the disgusting thing they do - because I know I could get something wrong with me. Oscar Fingal O'Flahertie Wills Wilde (16 October 1854 – 30 November 1900 was an Irish Playwright, Novelist, poet and Author of Sodomy (ˈsɒdəmi is a term used today predominantly in Law (derived from traditional Christian usage to describe the act of Anal intercourse, Oral intercourse John Sholto Douglas 9th Marquess of Queensberry GCVO ( 20 July 1844 &ndash 31 January 1900) was a Scottish nobleman remembered Sir Noël Peirce Coward ( 16 December 1899 26 March 1973) was an English Actor, Playwright "^[56]

In Judaism, Christianity, and Islam

This prohibition of the Abrahamic religions against anal sex has been promulgated under the rubric of "sodomy," which includes various other transgressions of a sexual nature, whether with men, women or animals. Year 1781 ( MDCCLXXXI) was a Common year starting on Monday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Common Sodomy (ˈsɒdəmi is a term used today predominantly in Law (derived from traditional Christian usage to describe the act of Anal intercourse, Oral intercourse This idea is vividly brought to life in the popular interpretation of the story of Sodom, where the people were prone to sexual immorality, and as a result were destroyed. There are conflicting views as to why Sodom was destroyed.

Judaism

Orthodox Judaism teaches that sodomy is homosexual anal sex, and is a sin and toevah (abomination), based on the Bible passages Leviticus 18:22 and 20:13; the injunction "Do not lie with a man the lyings of a woman; it is abhorrent. Orthodox Judaism is the formulation of Judaism that adheres to a relatively strict interpretation and application of the laws and ethics first canonized " has led rabbinical scholars to conclude "these verses to prohibit anal sex between men without any exception. " This interpretation is contrary to many scholars' belief that the passage is intended to refer only to temple prostitutes. ^[57] The Conservative, Reform and Reconstructionist branches of Judaism are accepting of homosexuality, but less so of sodomy. ^[58]

However, Judaism permits heterosexual anal sex. ^[59]

Christianity

In Christian countries it has often been referred to euphemistically as the peccatum contra naturam (the sin against nature, after Thomas Aquinas) or Sodomitica luxuria (sodomitical lusts, in one of Charlemagne's ordinances), or peccatum illud horribile, inter christianos non nominandum (that horrible sin that among Christians is not to be named). Although most Christian denominations disapprove of anal sex, some believe it to be acceptable. Denominationalism|List of Christian denominations|Church (disambiguation A Christian denomination is an identifiable religious body under a common name structure and doctrine within

Islam

Main article: Islamic view of anal sex

Liwat, or the sin of Lot's people, is officially prohibited by most Islamic sects. Anal sex in Sunni Islam is prohibited and is Controversial among Islamic Scholars and disputes over anal sex also appear in premodern sources There are parts of the Qur'an which talk about smiting on Sodom and Gomorrah, and this is thought to be a reference to unnatural sex, and so there are hadith and Islamic laws which prohibit it. Hadith ( ar الحديث, pl aḥadīth; lit. "narrative" are oral Traditions relating to the words and deeds of the Islamic Practitioners of anal relations are called luti and are seen as criminals in the same way that a thief is a criminal, meaning that they are giving in to a universal temptation. Liwat with a woman is known as lesser liwat and with a man as greater liwat. ^[60]

See also

• Anal masturbation
• Anal orgasm
• Ass to mouth, (ATM or A2M)
• Coprophilia
• Fifth base
• Klismaphilia
• List of anal sex positions

References

Further reading

• Bentley, Toni The Surrender: An Erotic Memoir, Regan Books, 2004.
• Brent, Bill Ultimate Guide to Anal Sex for Men, Cleis Press, 2002.
• Hite, Shere The Hite Report on Male Sexuality
• Houser, Ward Anal Sex. Encyclopedia of Homosexuality. Dynes, Wayne R. (ed. ), Garland Publishing, 1990. pp. 48-50.
• Manning, Lee The Illustrated Book Of Anal Sex, Erotic Print Society, 2003. ISBN 9781898998594
• Morin, Jack Anal Pleasure & Health: A Guide for Men and Women, Down There Press, 1998. ISBN 9780940208209
• Sanderson, Terry The Gay Man's Kama Sutra, Thomas Dunne Books, 2004.
• Strong, Bill with Lori E. Gammon Anal Sex for Couples: A Guaranteed Guide for Painless Pleasure Triad Press, Inc. ; First edition, 2006. ISBN 9780965071628
• Tristan Taormino The Ultimate Guide to Anal Sex for Women, Cleis Press, 1997, 2006. Tristan Taormino (born May 9, 1971) is an award-winning Author, Columnist, editor Pornographic film director (and occasional actress The Ultimate Guide to Anal Sex for Women is a book authored by Tristan Taormino. ISBN 9781573440288
• Underwood, Steven G. Gay Men and Anal Eroticism: Tops, Bottoms, and Versatiles, Harrington Park Press, 2003
• Webb, Charlotte Masterclass: Anal Sex, Erotic Print Society, 2007.

External links

• Advice on Anal Sex
• Anal Intercourse and Analingus - from alt. sex FAQ
• ManageYourLoveLife.com: Anal Pleasure

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