Anal is the most intimate sex we’ve got as gay men, yet most of us rarely ever talk about it. This I discovered on Fire Island last summer, while conferring with various guys. I became convinced that we just don’t talk enough about butt-sex, especially regarding the necessary prep. So, here’s my attempt to crack open a discussion.

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Image credits: All the photos accompanying this piece can be found in that Cornucopia of anal wonders:, Nightcharm's Inner Circle.