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HIGH GEAR

THE ART OF ANAL INTERCOURSE

AUGUST 1976

The variations of gay male sex are plentiful and rich. Unlike many straight counterparts, gay men abandoned the missionary position long ago. One of the more mythologized sexual expressions evident in our subculture is anal intercourse. It by no means is the predominant vehicle of gay sexual interactions (thrusting and oral sex occur just as frequently, if not more so) however it is an available alternative for those who want it.

Buffalo's Fifth Freedom has been kind enough to grant High Gear permission to reprint an article written by Donn Holley on "Enjoying Anal Sex" which appeared in its December 1975 issue. The text follows:

Probably the first requirement for learning how to enjoy anal sex is a patient, understanding and compassionate partner. A macho character who's just interested in getting his rocks off is going to be no help whatsoever if you're at all uneasy about anal sex. It's vitally important for you to know you are in control you can say no at any point in the game.

Someone who is just learning about anal sex needs an especially patient partner who

knows and respects your need for control. The best partner seems to be one who greatly enjoys being fucked himself. He knows the feelings and problems firsthand.

Before I talk about the sex act itself, I'd like to say a bit about the preparation. Some people feel it is necessary to "douche' or have an enema before having anal sex. I feel this is unnecessary, and enemas can become habit-forming until they are needed for any bowel movement. Commercial cleansing enemas are especially harsh and irritate the delicate membranes of the rectum that's how they work.

If possible, have a bowel movement before you go out it's much more physiological and obviously less harmful. Wash your anus thoroughly whenever you shower and after every bowel movement. A word of warning: only use soap on the outside use clear. water to clean the area immediately inside your anus. Soap is an irritant too and can harm the anal walls.

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Also, I'd like to say a word about lubricants. Avoid spit, hair lotion, soaps, hand or body lotion, cold cream, or any such preparation. They all have per-

fume or other irritants that can weaken the anal walls or cause alkaline burn, scar tissue or possible even a predisposition to cancer. Vaseline is also no good because it's too thick and winds up creating more friction rather than less. Good lubricants are KY or other clinical lubricating jellies, cooking oil, baby oil, even unsalted margarine and olive oil, if you like the smell. Always use plenty, and don't be afraid to ask

your partner to pull out and add more if it gets a little dry. You can never use too much, but using too little (or worse yet, not using anything) can seriously damage the rectum.

O.K. So you've got an understanding partner, you're all prepared and have the right lubricant within easy reach. Now the most important thing to do is relax. And here's where your understanding partner comes in. Foreplay is very important to

make the novice really at ease. Both of you should excite each other play with nipples, tongue each other, massage, be creative.

As it feels comfortable, your partner should begin to direct part of his attention to your anus. If you're into it, rimming (anal-oral contact) can be a great turn on for both of you. If your partner plays with your penis at the same time, you can begin realizing that your anus is

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