Anal sex is a lot like sushi: A few decades ago, the average person might not have taken part in either regularly. Who could've predicted the meteoric rise of the booty, or the spicy tuna roll for that matter? (OK, anal sex is also not at all like sushi in practically every other way, but that is not our concern today.)

Whether you're new to it or whether it's been on the menu for ages, here are some positions to try, arranged from most entry-level vanilla to more advanced undertakings.

But do remember the Anal Safety Rules that you (*sigh*) never learned in school: Use buckets of lube and a condom, no switching from back hole to front hole, and if anything hurts, have him stop, so you can relax and figure out whether you want to proceed. And if you don't even want to give it a go in the first place, of course that's perfectly fine. Viva consent!