Your anus is a very important and special part of your body and sometimes we wonder why it is so taboo? Time should be spent exploring and looking after this part of your body as much as any other part.

"Conditioning" or "preparing" your anus before you partake in anal sex or using a suitably designed object such as a sex toy can make your experience a lot more enjoyable and at the same time helps in keeping your body healthy.

When partaking in anal penetration there are many factors which can effect how much of a pleasurable experience you will have. Such things as diet and the types of foods you eat in the time leading up to penetration do play an important role in this. Plenty of fibre, fresh fruit, vegetables, whole grains and unprocessed bran would be considered ideal. That said, there would be two areas that can be considered most important with respect to Anal conditioning / preparation.

The first would be the use of a douche known as "douching". This term is also referred to as an "enema" and more commonly "Colonic irrigation". The process and instruments used may vary slightly between these terms but the overall objective is the same i.e. To purge out the rectum of undesirable matter. Further information on douching can be found in the "douching" section. 

(LEFT) ANAL DOUCHE (ABOVE) RECTAL SYRINGE (RIGHT) CHROME DOUCHE HEAD 

The second important area that can be classified under anal conditioning / preparation would be the use and application of lubricant or "lube". Lube not only helps protect the anus from damage during sex or using toys but can also reduce the risk of infections and relieve pain that may be encountered if trying anal penetration for the first time. More information about lubrication can be found in the "lube" section. 

There is also a third area which hasn't really been explored by manufacturers until recently due to the increased popularity of anal play or anal sex. That is specifically designed gels / sprays that are aimed directly at helping the anus relax. These products vary in ingredients and consistency but manufacturers claim they either numb and/or relax the anal muscles specifically the sphincter to allow for a more comfortable experience particularly for those who are trying anal penetration for the first time or those who find penetration uncomfortable in general. More information about these products in found in the "relaxants" section. 

(LEFT) LUBRICANTS ( RIGHT) ANAL CONDITIONING GEL