Basic Types of Sexual  Behavior

2. Heterosexual Intercourse: Anal Intercourse

Techniques of Anal Intercourse 2

Bronze figures, Ivory Coast The two small figures can be put together in various combinations showing different forms of sexual intercourse.

Obviously, anal intercourse can be performed in many different positions. In most cases, however, the woman simply stands or kneels and bends down or lies on her stomach while the man approaches her from behind, or she lies on her back with her knees raised to the sides of her chest while he approaches her face-to-face.

Anal intercourse can bring variety to a sexual relationship if the partners want it and enjoy it. There is only one important health rule that must be observed: A couple should never switch from anal intercourse to coitus without a thorough washing of the penis in between. Otherwise, rectal bacteria may be carried into the vagina where they can cause infections. Such problems can be prevented by washing the penis with soap and water immediately after withdrawal from the rectum and before resuming any other form of sexual intercourse.