No matter what you refer to it as -- salad tossing, rimming, analingus or "eating your ass like groceries" as Nicki Minaj put it - there has been so much buzz surrounding this oral anal sex trick that its popularity speaks for itself. Google searches have experienced a dramatic surge for "analingus", with everyone from Carrie Bradshaw and her cast from Shonda Rhimes' legal drama How to Get Away With Murder engaging in it too!
Anal foreplay involves licking, penetrating, sucking and kissing the anus - an act which has been practiced by both genders and sexualities for centuries. Although it can seem intimate or even forbidden at times, analingus remains one of the most satisfying forms of sexual contact if conducted appropriately.
Erotic play may pose health risks. The anus is susceptible to bacterial infections that can transmit STDs, so it's essential that it's regularly cleaned and used with lubrication. Engaging in open and respectful conversation about anal play is one way to minimize potential risks; working with a sex therapist can teach you how to discuss anal play in a nonjudgmental manner while providing accurate advice about safety measures and maximising pleasure; for instance they might suggest flavoured lubrication during anal rimming in order to avoid unpleasant aftertaste aftertaste afterword.
