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2ashlight Figure 1. Positions for Anal Self-Examination. 32 ( A(") P)%"$*!% "(+ H%"),- uterus cervix bladder pubic bone rectum PC muscle tailbone urethral sponge internal clitoral hood sphincter clitoral glans PC muscle leg of clitoris external outer lips vagina sphincter urethra G-spot inner lips area bulbocavernosus clitoral muscle bulb clitoral hood clitoral glans urethra bulbocavernosus vaginal opening transverse perineum external sphincter perineal body pubococcygeus (PC) tailbone Figure 2a. Anatomy of Pelvic Organs and Muscles (female) 38 ( A(") P)%"$*!% "(+ H%"),- vas deferens seminal vesicle bladder rectum prostate pubic gland bone PC muscle tailbone shaft of internal penis sphincter urethra PC muscle Cowper’s external gland sphincter penile bulb foreskin bulbocavernosus (missing if testicle muscle circumcised) urethral opening penile shaft penile glans scrotum bulbocavernosus perineal body transverse perineum external sphincter pubococcygeus (PC) anus tailbone Figure 2b. Anatomy of Pelvic Organs and Muscles (male) B%(%",- ,-% S4#( ( 39 to tailbone lower rectum internal sphincter to PC pelvic 2oor muscles PC muscle PC muscle external sphincter anal opening external sphincter Figure 3. Internal and External Anal Sphincter Muscles I($#+% ,-% A(*$ ( 61 descending colon sigmoid pubic bone colon rectum rectum anal opening tailbone pubo- rectal sling front view of body showing the pubo-rectal sling muscle relationship between the supporting the rectum and rectum and colon causing its !rst curve to sigmoid (S-shaped) colon tailbone internal sphincters PC muscle external sphincter PC muscle external sphincter anal opening Figure 4. Anatomy of the Rectum D#$3':%!#(8 ,-% R%3,*7 ( 89 At improper angle, an object runs into the rectal wall, resulting in pain, or, if force is used, possible tissue damage. At proper angle (variable from person to person), an object enters the rectum smoothly and comfortably. Figure 5. E#ects of Angle of Entry on Rectal Insertion D#$3':%!#(8 ,-% R%3,*7 ( 91 Since most readers, while perhaps curious about .sting, are probably not plan- ning to try it themselves, none of the experiential suggestions throughout this book speci.cally refers to .sting. However, anyone who might want to experiment with handballing should devote plenty of time to self-exploration, using the same step-by-step approach to anal-rectal exploration proposed in this book. I(,!'+*3,#'( ,' B*,, P)*8$ F'! ,-#$ %<=%!#%(3%, we’re going to use a reasonably-sized object to explore the shape and pleasure potentials of the rectum. Some people have a fascination with tales of strange items stuck inside a person’s rectum, neces- sitating an embarrassing trip to the emergency room. /e medical literature is sprinkled with descriptions of these odd cases going back to the 1930s, and the techniques used to remove the o1ending object—including such items as a soda bottle, 2ashlight, baseball, and even a light bulb (ouch!). /ere seem to be far fewer such cases in the current literature. Let’s hope this is because anal play has become less hidden and taboo, and some basic information has seeped into public consciousness. You can eliminate even the slight possibility of such an occurrence by exclu- sively using sex toys with a base for rectal insertion, which is what I strongly recommend. Most dildos have such a base (or balls), but the fact that they’re widest at the tip makes them far from ideal for rectal exploration. “Butt plugs” are speci.cally designed for this purpose. /ey generally look like this: Figure 6. Basic Design of a Butt Plug. D#$3':%!#(8 ,-% R%3,*7 ( 95 Fiigure 7. Positions for Anal Intercourse. 142 ( A(") P)%"$*!% "(+ H%"),- Fiigure 7, cont. A(") I(,%!3'*!$% ( 143 References and Resources Presented in three separate sections: (1) Books & Articles, (2) DVDs, and (3) websites. Books of special interest, and all DVDs and websites, include brief descriptions. BOOKS & ARTICLES Addington, D. (1998). A Hand in the Bush: The Fine Art of Vaginal Fisting. San Francisco: Greenery Press. Anderson, B. and J. Anderson (2000). Stretching. Bolinas, CA: Shelter Publications. Often incorrectly seen merely as a preparation for “real” exercise, this invaluable guide places streching right where it belongs—at the heart of any health- promotion plan. Barbach, Lonnie (2000). For Yourself: The Fulfillment of Female Sexuality. New York: Signet. This updated classic offers a self-awarenss approach for women seeking to become orgasmic, or to expand their enjoyment. Bergner, D. (2009). “What Do Women Want?” New York Times Magazine, January 25, 2009. A fascinating report on women sexologists exploring the many mysteries of female desire and arousal. R%&%!%(3%$ "(+ R%$'*!3%$ ( 213 Blumstein, P. and P. Schwartz (1983). American Couples. New York: Pocket Books. Brame, W. D. and G. G. Brame (1996). Different Loving: The Worlds of Sexual Dominance and Submission. New York: Villard. An excellent introduction to the many ways in which people enjoy playing with power in their erotic lives. Brough, T. (2006). First Hand: An Erotic Guide to Fisting. Las Vegas: Nazca Plains Corp. Califia, Patrick (2002, 2nd Ed.). Sensuous Magic: A Guide to S/M for Adventurous Couples. San Francisco: Cleis Press. A gentle guide for couples wishing to expand thir sexual boundaries. CDC (2007). Sexually Transmitted Disease Surveillance, 2006. Atlanta: US Department of Health and Human Services. (www.cdc.gov/hiv/ topics/surveillance). CDC (2008). Male Latex Condoms and Sexually Transmitted Diseases: Fact Sheet for Public Health Personnel. (www.cdc.gov). CDC (2009). HIV/AIDS Surveillance Report, 2007. Atlanta: US Department of Health and Human Services. (www.cdc.gov/hiv/ topics/surveillance). Chalker, R. (2000). The Clitoral Truth: The Secret World at Your Fingertips. New York: Seven Stories Press. This little gem of a book explains and shows the full scope of the sprawling, internal “clitoral body” and how it relates to other pelvic organs and muscles. Clark, Donald (2009, 5th Ed.). Loving Someone Gay. Maple Shade, NJ: Lethe Press. Another updated classic, this remains one of the best guides ever written for gays and lesbians and those who care about them. Connolly, P. H. (2006). “Psychological Functioning of Bondage/ Domination/Sado-Masochism (BDSM) Practitioners.” Journal of Psychology & Human Sexuality, 18 (1):79–120. Davis, M., et al (2008, 6th Ed.). Relaxation and Stress Reduction Workbook. Oakland, CA: New Harbinger. Anyone who’s ever considered finding a relaxation method right for them should look no futher than this concise guide to just about every option available. Dodson, Betty (1996). Sex for One: The Joy of Selfloving. Three Rivers Press. Sometimes called the “grandmother of women’s masturbation,” Betty Dodson has been guiding women to new heights of pleasure for as long as I can remember. 214 ( A(") P)%"$*!% "(+ H%"),- Drew, W. L., et al (1990). “Evaluation of the Virus Permeability of a New Condom for Women.” Sexually Transmitted Diseases, 17 (2):110–12. Easton, Dossie and J. Hardy (2009, 2nd Ed.). The Ethical Slut: A Practical Guide to Polyamory, Open Relationships & Other Adventures. Berkeley, CA: Celestial Arts. Those considering alternatives to monogamy will find plenty of options, and philosophies to go along with them, between these pages. Ebel, C. and A. Wald (2007). Managing Herpes: Living and Loving With HSV. American Social Health Association (www.ashastd.org/ herpes). Ehrenpreis, E. D. (2003). Anal and Rectal Diseases Explained. London: Remedica. Feigen, G. M. (1954). “Proctologic Disorders of Sex Deviates.” California Medicine, 81:79–83. Freud, S. (1900). “The Interpretation of Dreams.” In James Strachey, Ed. Standard Edition of the Complete Psychological Works of Sigmund Freud, Vol. 4. London: Hogarth Press. _____(1905). “Three Essays on the Theory of Sexuality.” Complete Works, Vol. 7. _____(1913). “Totem and Taboo.” Complete Works, Vol. 13. _____(1915). “Introductory Lectures on Psychoanalysis.” Complete Works, Vols. 15 & 16. Gebhard, P. H. and A. B. Johnson (1979). The Kinsey Data: Marginal Tabulations of the 1938–1963 Interviews Conducted By the Institute for Sex Research. Philadelphia: Saunders. Gravina G. L., et al (2008). “Measurement of the Thickness of the Urethrovaginal Space In Women With or Without Vaginal Orgasm.” Journal of Sexual Medicine, 5 (3): 610–18. Graham, C. 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Jung, C. G. (1951) “Aion.” Collected Works, vol. 9, Part II (trans. by R. F. C. Huff). Princeton University Press, 1959. Kabat-Zinn, J. (1990). Full Castastrophe Living: Using the Wisdom of Your Body and Mind to Face Stress, Pain, and Illness. New York: Delta. You won’t find a better introduction to the power of mindfulness. Kegel, A. H. (1952). “Sexual Functions of the Pubococcygeus Muscle.” Western Journal of Surgery, 60: 521–24. Kinsey, A. C., Pomeroy, W. B. and C. E. Martin (1948). Sexual Behavior in the Human Male. Philadelphia: Saunders. _____and Gebhard, P. H. (1953). Sexual Behavior in the Human Female. Philadelphia: Saunders. Laumann, E. O., et al (1994). The Social Organization of Sexuality. Chicago: University of Chicago Press. Leiblum, S., Ed. (2006, 4th Ed.). Principles and Practice of Sex Therapy.