Are You Celebrating #AnalAugust? Enter to Win a Luxury Bumdle (Worth $111)

on Aug 17, 2015

Could anal sex be going mainstream?

According to a recent survey by the CDC, 44% of American men and 36% of American women have had anal sex at least once in their lives. These statistics prove that anal play is becoming much more popular than previously thought, with sex acts like rimming, pegging and fisting finding their way into our everyday sex lives.

#AnalAugust is a hashtag for Anal Pleasure and Health Month, the perfect time to learn more about anal play. To celebrate we've compiled some of the most common anal sex questions and answered them below. Plus, enter to win our Deluxe #AnalAugust Bumdle, with everything you need for mind blowing anal adventures.

The special prize Bumdle includes everything pictured here: The luxury Lelo Bob Luxury Anal Toy, crystal clear Lovehoney Sensual Glass Butt Plug, specially formulated Fifty Shades of Grey Anal Lube, and the classic black Lovehoney Anal Douche, That's a total value of $111!

Competition closes September 1st. Read on to find out more and enter to win.

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FAQ: Frequent Anal Questions

There are lots of questions folks have about anal sex. Here's four of the top anal sex questions we receive, along with some helpful links to our guides with much more info. Don't miss our giveaway at the bottom of this post!

1. "Why do people have anal sex?"

The anus is full of sensitive nerve endings and situated in very close proximity to all your other erotic bits.

Learn more: How to Introduce Anal Sex Toys to Your Relationship

2. "Is anal pleasurable for women?"

Yes, women can receive intense pleasure and orgasm when anal sex is done right. The clitoris' wishbone shape reaches back toward the anal opening, and you can hit the G-spot (just like the prostate) through her back door too.

Whatever gender you identify with, make sure you always use plenty of slippery lube. Having anal sex without lube is like running your car without oil. It might kind of work, but you won’t be happy in the end. A thick lube designed specifically for anal play, like the Fifty Shades of Grey At Ease Anal Lubricant is your best bet as it's formulated to stay slippery for longer.

Learn more: Lovehoney's Guide to Anal Lube

3. "Why do people use butt plugs?"

Butt plugs are great for anal stimulation and fullness when playing alone or with a partner. They can help you to prepare for larger items like a dildo or penis, be worn during partner play including vaginal penetration or coupled with a vibrator.

Interesting to note: We recently analyzed a year's worth of sales data and discovered that single men buy the most and biggest butt plugs and anal sex toys. Glass butt plugs like the Lovehoney Sensual Glass Butt Plug (right) are particularly popular.

Learn more: Beginner's Guide to Anal Sex Toys

4. "Isn't anal sex messy?"

Anal sex doesn’t have to be messy. Using an anal douche about 45 minutes to an hour before you play will flush out the anal cavity and decrease mess considerably, allowing you to relax and enjoy the ride.

Learn more: How to Use an Anal Douche

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How to Enter:

To enter this giveaway, simply use your email or Facebook account to log in to the Rafflecopter widget below and leave a comment on this post telling us how you're celebrating #AnalAugust. Don't worry, we won't save your information. Competition ends September 1st, 2015.

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Written by Krista.

Originally published on Aug 17, 2015. Updated on Aug 5, 2020