Good web-site Warbler. I had not found that one yet.
Like you, it's my experience that it's all about technique and knowledge. So then here's my ass-primer for ya.
1) The physical reality. Learn all you can about the anatomy. It will pay off big time. Top things to know are this:
- There are two ring shaped muscles back there. As I call them, the outer ring and the inner ring. Every time you wipe, you feel the outer ring. It's easily controlled like any other muscle and opens freely with slight pressure (as we all know when wiping our asses). The inner ring however is much different. Normally under the control of the body you can learn to control it but if you exceed the comfort level of the person, the body will take over control again. This inner ring is the one that gives the tight feeling during anal sex.
- Direction of plumbing. This is the number one mistake by most new to anal, going at from the wrong direction. The bowel is pointed up towards the belly button from the ass. Going at an angle towards the spine, or even straight in can cause severe discomfort.
- Nerve endings. One of the highest concentrations anywhere in the body. Be gentle and get them all used to something going in versus going out. Remember, if they sense pain they body will take over and slam that inner ring tight. From that point on, it's just more pain for the receiver. Stop immediately and let the nerve endings settle down.
- Membrane thickness. It's surprisingly thin back there so be careful. This is why you hear about lube, lube, lube.
2) Trust. It's all about the trust. Ass sex is the one thing you can't fake. If the person does not trust you then that inner muscle is not going to open on it's own. Of course you can just force it in there, but then you are probably in jail already or should be there. Even those women who have learned to control their inner ring will tell you that at some point if they don't trust the person or if too much pain occurs, the body will just reclaim control.
3) Covered before but it's just so important. LUBE LUBE LUBE.
4) Especially when just starting out with ass play, you have to take your time. Start small and work your way up. Foreplay is paramount to relaxing the receiver and getting that inner ring to relax. After a while, the receiver can learn to just take it up the ass which can be a whole other world of fun and pleasure but that does take some time and trust. It will take some time before you can just bend the receiver over the couch and pound till the cows come home, but when you get there.....OH MAN it's amazing.
5) Monkey see, monkey do. Number one easiest way to get your partner to try it is if you also agree to try. From the male perspective, it's the number one over looked pleasure zone. No one says you have to go out and take some dude up the backside to prove your point. But let your partner play around there and I'm sure you will discover a whole new world of pleasure. Besides, the male G-spot (prostate gland) is accessed from back there. If you have not tried a BJ with stimulation of your prostate gland, then you will have to go this route to do so. According to many men (and women), G-spot orgasms are the most intense.
6) Timing. For many, good ass sex depends on when the last dump was taken. Often the receiver feels too full to relax and enjoy it. Some have a deep mental block about doing it if they have not had a crap before. This is just something you need to be aware of but can only be learned through trying.
7) The mood. Most women embark on an ass-venture because they are in the mood to be "dirty" or "nasty". Most men, well, anytime is good for them. Use this to your advantage. If you are thinking about trying anal for the first time, it's prob. not a good time to try and pound the brown-hole when the partner just wants to cuddle and have long slow intimate sex. Of course for some being flipped over right at this moment and taken up the ass sets off a whole new mood and can be quite enjoyable. Point here is, be aware of the mood and use it.
8) Communication. This is a good general thing to do anyway but is very important during ass play. Many of the points above rely on a high level of communication between the two partners.
Hope this helps. Have fun back there!!!!