Anal sex is a common sexual practice for many people. Showering before anal sex, alongside other cleaning tips, can help all parties feel more comfortable and may help prevent complications. Anal sex ...

For proper anal hygiene, it’s usually best to wipe from front to back and, when needed, clean your butt with lukewarm water and a gentle cleanser. Enemas can provide a more thorough rectal cleaning.

Even though your butt is an erogenous zone (and a beloved one here at SELF), the fact remains that hot sex isn’t its primary function. The anus, a.k.a. your butthole, and the rectum make up the final ...