Rena Malik, MD Podcast Moment: Why Anal Sex Feels Amazing for Some People (And Painful for Others)
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Mar 18, 2026 Dr. Frankie Bashan, sex-positive clinician and educator who offers practical sexual health and safety advice. She discusses anal sex basics like lube, relaxation, and safety. She talks about porn’s influence, realistic expectations, aftercare, and how to plan and set boundaries for threesomes. Practical, candid, and taboo-busting conversation.
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Start Slow And Use Plenty Of Lube
- Use lots of lubricant and reapply during anal sex to prevent friction and irritation.
- Start slow, breathe to relax the anal sphincter, and only proceed with a partner you trust who can follow direction.
Pick Lubricant By Sensitivity And Longevity
- Choose lube based on sensitivity and duration: water-based for sensitive people and synthetic for longer-lasting slickness.
- Keep the bottle handy to reapply water-based lubricants because they can evaporate.
Use Protection And Safe Toys Only
- Use condoms and protect sex toys with condoms or gloves to reduce STI risk and limit bleeding during anal sex.
- Use toys with a flared base and avoid household objects to prevent objects getting stuck or breaking.