A Beginner’s Guide to Bottoming During Sex
Tips on douching, diet, practicing alone, and doing it with your partner.
My first time bottoming was a nightmare come to life. I was in pain the entire time, not to mention super self-conscious about my partner being all up in my rear end.
If you're not familiar with the term, "bottoming" refers to being on the receiving end of anal sex, meaning the "bottom" is the partner putting the penis (or dildo) inside of them. (The person sticking said penis or dildo inside the bottom is referred to as the "top.")
After my negative sexual experience, I couldn’t for the life of me understand what was pleasurable about bottoming. How do so many men—gay, bi, and straight—derive pleasure from having a penis (or dildo) inside of them? After my first unpleasant experience, I didn’t bottom for quite some time.