Created for Greatist by the experts at Healthline. Read more. Looking back on your Sex Ed days, you probably got to the basics that P-in-V sex can lead to pregnancy. All genders, identities, and sexual orientations can enjoy anal play which can involve a penis, dildo, other sex toys, or fingers… get creative.

Experts share how to have safe and comfortable anal sex during pregnancy. Having anal sex during pregnancy is an extremely personal decision. Some pregnant women enjoy anal stimulation more than usual, since they claim increased blood flow heightens nerve sensation. She adds that anal sex can irritate hemorrhoids and anal fissures, leading to pain and bleeding.

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According to a study published in Archives of Sexual Behavior , people in the United States seem to be having more anal sex today than they did in the past. In addition, the researchers learned that many women find anal sex enjoyable, while others find it painful or unpleasant and only agree to it due to some other factor. Common factors include feeling pressured by a sexual partner and wanting to avoid pregnancy, among others.