11 things every bottom should know about taking care of their butt

We’ve already taught you the basics of bottoming from the perspective of a gay anal surgeon and a gay adult film star, but now it’s time to dive deeper into your favorite sex act. Best case scenario: bottoming is easy, pain-free, and feels amazing. But since life isn’t fair, and sometimes you slip up and forget to use enough lube, or it turns out your hookup wasn’t lying when he said he was 10 inches, you may need to know how to treat and prevent conditions like hemorrhoids and anal fissures. And since the state of sex ed in this country is abysmally bad, you may not know how to safely make your butt look fabulous, how to douche correctly, or how to take care of your hole after bottoming. That’s where our anal health experts come in. Below, you’ll find everything you need to know about almost every condition that could be caused by bottoming, plus tips and tricks for looking your best and making it feel even better.

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