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Some anatomical and physiological aspects of anal sexual practices.

J Homosex. 1985 Fall;12(1):75-96. Unique Identifier : AIDSLINE MED/86169558
Agnew J

Abstract: Anal manipulation and penetration produce stimulation enjoyed as sexual by some people. Although this type of sexual activity is not new, the current social climate of sexual freedom and experimentation has brought it out into the open. This paper reviews some of the anatomical, physiological, and behavioral aspects of this variation of human sexual gratification, and provides the practicing professional, who has to deal with questions on anal sexuality, with information on the subject and suitable background material and literature references for further study.
Keywords: Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome/TRANSMISSION Anus/ANATOMY & HISTOLOGY/INJURIES/*PHYSIOLOGY Enema Female Genitalia/PHYSIOLOGY Human Male Masturbation Muscles/ANATOMY & HISTOLOGY/PHYSIOLOGY Orgasm Pelvis/PHYSIOLOGY Perineum/INNERVATION Physical Stimulation Rectum/ANATOMY & HISTOLOGY/INJURIES/PHYSIOLOGY Sex Behavior/*PHYSIOLOGY Sexually Transmitted Diseases/TRANSMISSION Street Drugs Touch JOURNAL ARTICLE

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