Anal sex, once the great taboo is now surprisingly popular. Watch any porn DVD and there will almost certainly be anal sex in it, often more anal than vaginal.

So, you've made the discission to try it, you've chosen your weapon(s). They include: Anal Beads, Anal Probes, Butt Plugs, Vibrating Butt Plugs, Anal Douches and the amazing Male G-Spot Massagers. Of all the anal toys only the Male G-Spot Massagers are for men only.

One essential piece of kit is missing from the above list, it is of course, anal lubricant. The most important thing with anal sex is to take things slowly, start small and work up eventually to the larger sizes (if you so wish) but do not forget the lubricant. Any lubricant is preferable to none but anal lubricants have a numbing agent in them which helps to relax the sphincter muscle and in doing so allows for a more pleasurable penetration.

Anal Eaze Lubricant is very popular and comes in a small discreet tube. It specifically designed to ease penetration during anal sex. Contains Benzocaine to desensitise and slightly numb. Ideal lubricant for anal beginners.

Anal Lube Lubricant comes in a tub with a dispensor. Word on the street is, the pump is not very good as the lubricant itself is too thick. However, it is the thickness of the lubricant that appeals to some. It does not run but stays in place. It is similar in consistancy to the good old fashion Vaseline and it does become thinner with body temperature. Comes in natural and cinammon scents.

Golden Girl Anal Jelly Lubricant is obviously aimed at women. The lubricant is slightly thick similar to Vaseline but a little goes a long way. Also has slight desensitising properties that make it ideal for anal play. A good lube for anal beginners.

The aptly named Rear Entry Lubricant is very popular. A good lube for anal beginners. This lubricant contains benzocaine to numb your most sensitive areas.

Boi Toyz Desensitising Anal Lube is a 100% water based cream that is odourless and non-staining, dense with a long lasting smooth texture that contains 5% Benzocaine to numb any area where used and is anti-bacterial too. It is obviously aimed at the gay market and let's face it they probably know anal sex better than anyone. If they use it, it's got to be good.

The previous anal sex articles in this series:

• Anal Sex Part 1 - Anal Beads
• Anal Sex Part 2 - Anal Probes
• Anal Sex Part 3 - Butt Plugs
• Anal Sex Part 4 - Male G-Spot Massagers

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