Psychology today isn't usually a great source of info on anal sex – I've seen several anti-anal articles posted there. But recently they covered the topic of rimmimg, ahhh, that's rimming, in a way that has the usually psychtoday fastidiousness and fear of shit, but is still worth a scan.

At least they mention Jack Morin, one of the crop of reputable experts on anal sex. His book, Anal Pleasure and Health, should be on the anal students reading list.

Here's a snippet from the article.

Analingus feels erotic for the same reason that anal play in general feels arousing. The anus and surrounding tissue are richly endowed with nerves highly sensitive to erotic touch.

In addition, lovemaking draws much of its emotional power from intimacy, lovers' deep acceptance of each other. Analingus is a way for the rimmer to say: "I love all of you. No part of you turns me off." It's a way for the rimmee to say: "I'm totally yours. No part of me is off limits to you." Such mutual acceptance can be a powerful turn-on.

Of course, rimming also involves a big fear, fecal contact. Not to worry, says sex therapist Jack Morin, Ph.D., author of Anal Pleasure and Health. Soap and water remove any traces of stool, a good reason to shower together before trying analingus. For extra safety, the rimmee might also use an enema or two before washing.

Rimming: The Curious Couple's Guide to Oral-Anal Play

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