All you need to know about anal orgasm

Anal sex has a weird reputation amongst people. You might love it, or you might hate it – rarely, there is anything in-between. However, despite the controversial opinions, anal sex can bring a lot of pleasure when done right.

Anal orgasms are complex and often misunderstood. So, let's take a deep dive into the science behind anal orgasm and how you can experience one.

What is an anal orgasm?

Anal orgasm is one of the different types of orgasms when you climax from the stimulation of your anus. Penis-owners have their prostate located inside the anus, which can lead to intense prostate orgasms when stimulated. However, anyone can experience anal orgasm, regardless of sexual orientation or gender.

How does an anal orgasm feel?

Anal orgasm feels just as amazing as any other type of orgasm. You know that you are experiencing an anal orgasm when you feel involuntary rhythmic muscle contractions from the stimulation around and inside your anus (1).

Stimulating your anal canal gives you the feeling of fullness and pressure around the sensitive area. Once the tension is released, it can be felt in your pelvis and even the whole body. Penis and vulva owners describe anal orgasms as more fulfilling and satisfying than other types of orgasms.

For penis owners, anal climax can happen fairly quickly due to their anal area receiving less attention, hence being more sensitive. And anal orgasms are said to last longer for penis-havers, and anal sex with prostate stimulation can be a way for them to experience multiple orgasms, which is unlikely to happen for most men with penile stimulation alone (2).

How anal orgasm for penis owners happen

Penis owners have a walnut-sized gland located about 2-3 inches inside their anus. It's called the P-spot. The main prostate function is to produce a fluid that's expelled together with semen during ejaculation (3). But there is more to it than meets the eye! The prostate is a sensitive erogenous zone and can lead to intense full-body orgasms when stimulated.

There are two ways you can stimulate the prostate: externally and internally. You can find the external P-spot in the area between your anus and scrotum. If you're hesitant about internal stimulation, it might be a good idea to start experimenting with massaging this area to explore the sensations.

You might want to start with your finger to stimulate the P-spot internally. Apply lots of lube to make the insertion smoother and insert your index finger inside your anus and curve it in a "come here" motion to apply pressure on the frontal wall of your rectum.

As you get more experience with prostate stimulation, you can try using toys like vibrating butt plugs or prostate massagers, which can provide more intense stimulation and a hands-free experience.

How anal orgasm for vulva owners happen

The common stereotype is that anal sex is only enjoyable for penis owners. But that couldn't be further from the truth! Research shows that 40% of women participate and find pleasure (4) in different types of anal stimulation.

For vulva owners, there are multiple ways to experience anal orgasms. One way is through the stimulation of the sensitive anus nerves like the pudendal nerve. This includes things like rimming, which can be done by a partner, or vibrating toys that mimic the sensation of rimming.

Another way is through blended stimulation of the external clitoris and anus for blended orgasms. Dual stimulation might help you relax, making anal penetration more pleasurable.

And then lastly, vulva-owners can reach intense anal orgasms through stimulation of vaginal erogenous zones like the G-zone, A-spot (4), and O-spot. The wall separating the rectum and vagina is thin, and when the anal canal is stimulated in the right positions, it can also stimulate those pleasure zones inside the vagina, leading to intense full-body orgasms.

When it comes to the type of stimulation that feels the best during anal penetration (5), applying pressure to certain points and using rubbing and spreading motion is more pleasurable than the thrusting motion.

The key to pleasurable anal sex is to take things slow and don't shy away from experimentation. An anal orgasm might not happen the first time, and that's OK! Don't pressure yourself; look at it as a perfect opportunity to experiment with your body.