Brief Summary
This video discusses the reasons why women engage in anal sex, based on a 2014 study involving 32 women from diverse backgrounds with a history of illicit drug use. The study identified six main reasons: being under the influence, personal desire, pleasing a partner, avoiding vaginal sex, quid pro quo situations, and lack of explicit consent or coercion. The video emphasizes the importance of communication, lubrication, and consent in anal sex, and advises viewers to prioritize their comfort and safety.
- The study highlights diverse motivations behind women's engagement in anal sex, including pleasure, partner satisfaction, and avoidance of vaginal sex.
- A significant portion of participants reported engaging in anal sex while under the influence or without explicit consent, underscoring the importance of communication and consent.
- The video stresses the significance of lubrication and open communication for a positive and safe experience.
Introduction
Dr. Rena Malik introduces a discussion on why women engage in anal sex, noting the increasing prevalence of this practice among heterosexual individuals. The video aims to explore the motivations behind this choice, questioning whether it stems from media influence, a desire to please partners, or personal pleasure. A 2014 study is referenced, which sought to understand women's experiences and perceptions of anal sex.
What is Anal Sex?
The 2014 study specifically defined anal sex as the penetration of a woman's anus by her partner's penis, excluding other related activities such as anal-oral or digital penetration. Researchers conducted four focus groups with a total of 32 women from diverse ethnic backgrounds. These women were recruited from an outpatient drug treatment program and a community-based sexually transmitted infection (STI) testing program. Participants were required to have a history of anal sex with a man and a history of illicit drug use.
Common reasons why women engage in anal sex
The study identified six main reasons why women engage in anal sex: being under the influence of substances, personal desire for pleasure, pleasing a partner, avoiding vaginal sex (e.g., during menstruation or to prevent pregnancy), quid pro quo situations (exchanging anal sex for money or drugs), and a lack of explicit consent or coercion. 62% of women were high at the time of having anal intercourse, 53% said that they were in situations where they actually didn't want anal intercourse to say no and 49% describe situations where she engaged because she wanted to. Some women reported that their partners wanted them to experience something new and exciting. Some women would only have anal intercourse with a special partner or at a special time, sort of like a gift for a special person. While many women enjoyed anal sex, the majority still preferred vaginal to anal.
Why is it important to use a lubricant?
Women who enjoyed anal sex emphasized the importance of using lubrication and proceeding slowly. Conversely, women with self-centered male partners who did not prioritize their needs or use lubricants often described the experience as painful and emotionally humiliating.
Takeaway
The study, while limited by its small size and specific demographic (illicit drug users), offers insights that may be common among many women. For those giving anal sex, it's crucial to communicate, use lubrication, prepare the partner, and proceed slowly. For those receiving, it's important to communicate desires and never continue if it hurts. The video advises always using a condom and refers viewers to another video on how to have anal sex safely.
