Try starting with fingers or small sex toys and then gradually work up to penetration with a penis or larger sex toy. Starting slowly: A slow and gentle approach reduces the risk of injury and can make anal sex more pleasurable.Using water or a gentle soap to clean the anus before anal sex: Doing this helps some people feel more comfortable because they worry about poop or being “unclean.”.If using a latex condom, use only water-based or silicone lubricants.
Some strategies that can make anal sex less painful include:
