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Question:
hello i am 21 my name is adam. i looked at a topic about a guy who's girlfriend wanted to use a strap on on him. he said he was intrested and wanted advice. i also am intrested in doing this with my girlfriend of two years but i dont have any idea how to tell her. instead i find my self seeking out porn that has that kind of thing in it, and that slows down our sex life. i know i am not gay because i dont like guys. my girlfriend is open minded and i think she would at least try it but im kinda shy and i dont know how to get the ball rolling i dont want to just come out and say it. do you have any advice?

Answer:
by Brian Zamboni:
(01/05/2006)
It is quite common to be interested in trying different things sexually, such as a strap-on device. Using a strap-on device or having an interest in anal stimulation is not indicative of homosexual tendencies. Some heterosexual men and women enjoy experimenting with anal stimulation or having anal stimulation regularly as a part of their sexual experiences. Talking about sex can often be challenging, particularly when there is an interest in trying something new. There are a lot of sexual issues discussed on television and in print media, so you could use this as a starting point. In other words, tell her something you saw or read about sexuality in order to start the conversation about sexual interests. It is helpful if you are honest about your emotions, such as acknowledging how it is hard to talk about sex sometimes. You and your partner might even read something together to help explore sexuality more. Consider the book "Anal pleasure & health: A guide for men and women" by Jack Morin. Also, you can consider purchasing a video called "Better Sex Video: The Better Sex Guide to Anal Pleasure."

Reviewed by: Patricia Fawver Ph.D. in Sexology

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