{"id":4481,"date":"2023-06-04T02:15:06","date_gmt":"2023-06-03T19:15:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/loudhdtv.com\/6-tips-for-eating-before-anal-sex-to-nix-risk-of-poop\/"},"modified":"2023-06-04T02:15:06","modified_gmt":"2023-06-03T19:15:06","slug":"6-tips-for-eating-before-anal-sex-to-nix-risk-of-poop","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/loudhdtv.com\/?p=4481","title":{"rendered":"6 Tips for Eating Before Anal Sex To Nix Risk of Poop"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <script async src=\"https:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-3711241968723425\"\r\n     crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<div class=\"drop-cap text-big text-gray\"> <span class=\"drop-cap__first text-dropcap \">B<\/span>ody fluids make a cameo during coitus quite often. Sometimes, they even play a starring role (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/what-is-spit-play\/\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/what-is-spit-play\/\">spit play<\/a>, anyone?). After all, sex is an oh-so-human and often-messy event. As far as anal sex is concerned, though, it\u2019s certainly possible for those mid-sex secretions to come in solid (er, semi-solid) form. Yes, I\u2019m talking about the potential for poop particles to enter the sex chat. Which is why, it might be worth considering what you\u2019re eating before anal sex.<\/div>\n<p>The truth is, poop-related accidents are a less common occurrence during anal sex than fear mongers would have you believe. And that&#8217;s largely because of the anatomy of the butt. \u201cThe rectum is the part of the anal structure that is filled during anal sex,\u201d says <a href=\"https:\/\/bybobbybox.com\/about\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/bybobbybox.com\/about\">Bobby Box<\/a>, co-host of <a href=\"https:\/\/clicks.trx-hub.com\/xid\/leafgroup_ca5e0_wellgood?q=https%3A%2F%2Fgo.skimresources.com%3Fid%3D104860X1561639%26xs%3D1%26xcust%3DSTMSLS-874227%26url%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fpodcasts.apple.com%252Fus%252Fpodcast%252Fbad-in-bed%252Fid1562017802&amp;p=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.wellandgood.com%2Feating-before-anal-sex%2F&amp;event_type=click\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/podcasts.apple.com\/us\/podcast\/bad-in-bed\/id1562017802\"><em>Bad In Bed: The Queer Sex Education Podcast<\/em><\/a> and sex educator at anal-play brand <a href=\"https:\/\/clicks.trx-hub.com\/xid\/leafgroup_ca5e0_wellgood?q=https%3A%2F%2Fgo.skimresources.com%3Fid%3D104860X1561639%26xs%3D1%26xcust%3DSTMSLS-376658%26url%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fwww.bvibe.com&amp;p=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.wellandgood.com%2Feating-before-anal-sex%2F&amp;event_type=click\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/www.bvibe.com\">B-Vibe<\/a>. \u201cStool is stored higher up in the body in the sigmoid colon, which is closed off by a valve-like structure called the rectosigmoid junction,\u201d he says. And that valve typically only releases when the brain recognizes that you\u2019re on the loo, he adds.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p>\u201cHaving anal sex and expecting that there is <em>never <\/em>going to be poop is like going in the pool and expecting not to get wet.\u201d \u2014Alex Hall, anal sex educator<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>But given that penetrative anal play does involve plopping something where poop comes out, it\u2019s certainly not an impossibility for, well, sh*t to happen. \u201cHaving anal sex and expecting that there is <em>never <\/em>going to be poop is like going in the pool and expecting not to get wet,\u201d says anal sex educator <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/@bottomsdigest\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/@bottomsdigest\">Alex Hall<\/a>, founder of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thebottomsdigest.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/www.thebottomsdigest.com\/\">The Bottom\u2019s Digest<\/a>, an online resource for anal-friendly recipes and lifestyle tips.<\/p>\n<p>Still, you shouldn\u2019t let the fear of feces keep you from enjoying anal play, he says. Why? Because, for many, it feels good. So good, in fact, that some sexuality professionals believe that <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/anal-sex-orgasms\/\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/anal-sex-orgasms\/\">anal sex could help close the orgasm gap<\/a>. (Two words for you: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/types-orgasms-glossary\/\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/types-orgasms-glossary\/\">anal orgasm<\/a>.)<\/p>\n<p>Besides, there are so (!) many things that you can do to reduce the chances of poop-laden anal, such as emptying your pipes an hour or two beforehand, going <em>much<\/em> slower with anal penetration than you might think you need to, doing <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/how-to-use-anal-dilator\/\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/how-to-use-anal-dilator\/\">anal dilating<\/a> or training to prepare your butt muscles in advance, cleaning your butt (externally) with a pre-sex shower, and using lube, says Hall.<\/p>\n<p>But because what you put in your body naturally determines what will come out, perhaps the best way to keep doo-doo from making an appearance while you do it is tweaking what you\u2019re eating before anal sex. \u201cDiet plays a massive role in an individual&#8217;s likelihood of having to go to the bathroom while they bottom [or are penetrated during anal],\u201d says Hall. That\u2019s not to say that you <em>need <\/em>to eat in any particular way if you\u2019re planning on having anal\u2014but if mid-sex poop is a concern, there are certainly ways to, well, eat around that.<\/p>\n<p>Below, Hall and nutritionist <a href=\"https:\/\/danieloshaughnessy.com\/daniel\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/danieloshaughnessy.com\/daniel\">Daniel O\u2019Shaughnessy<\/a>, author of <a href=\"https:\/\/clicks.trx-hub.com\/xid\/leafgroup_ca5e0_wellgood?q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2FNaked-Nutrition-LGBTQ-Guide-Lifestyle-ebook%2Fdp%2FB099DMQJVL%3Ftag%3Dwgtrx10320-20%26asc_refurl%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fwww.wellandgood.com%252Feating-before-anal-sex%252F%26asc_source%3Ddirect%26asc_campaign%3Dno-campaign&amp;p=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.wellandgood.com%2Feating-before-anal-sex%2F&amp;event_type=click\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Naked-Nutrition-LGBTQ-Guide-Lifestyle-ebook\/dp\/B099DMQJVL\"><em>Naked Nutrition: An LGBTQ+ Guide to Diet &amp; Lifestyle<\/em><\/a>, share their top tips for anal-friendly eating.<\/p>\n<div class=\"related-content \" style=\"\" data-module-init=\"related-content\" data-module-immediate=\"\" v-cloak=\"\">\n<div class=\"related-content__wrapper \" v-cloak=\"\" :class=\"{'is-loaded':isLoaded}\">\n<p> <span class=\"inline pr-6 text-seafoam-dark\">Related Stories<\/span> <\/p>\n<p> <related-content class=\"related-content__links\" parent-article-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/eating-before-anal-sex\/\" current-title=\"What Goes in Does Come Out\u2014So Here\u2019s What You Need To Know About Eating Before Anal Sex\" current-image=\"Studio-Firma-425x285.jpg\" v-on:parsely-posts-loaded=\"onPostsLoaded\" start-date=\"2022-12-03\" tag=\"div\" inline-template=\"\" url=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/eating-before-anal-sex\/\" secret=\"w5ztterVB03LGZJLfXS0hf3EvQBuFFIWew9hmVQxthU\" apikey=\"wellandgood.com\" limit=\"3\"> <\/p>\n<div>\n<div class=\"related-content__card mb-[10px] sm:mb-[20px]\" :class=\"{'related-content__card--full':posts.length === 1}\" v-for=\"(post, key) in posts\"> <a v-on:click.prevent=\"trackLinkGA($event, key)\" :href=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/eating-before-anal-sex\/post.url\" data-url-source=\"related-content\" class=\"related-content__link\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"\"> <\/p>\n<div class=\"related-content__card--image bg-tan\" :style=\"{ backgroundImage: 'url(' + post.image_url + ')' }\"> <img :src=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/eating-before-anal-sex\/post.image_url\" :alt=\"post.title\"\/> <\/div>\n<p> <\/a>  <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p> <\/related-content> <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<h2>6 tips for eating before anal sex that will lower your risk of a poop cameo<\/h2>\n<h3>1. First things first: Do not forgo food<\/h3>\n<p>Are there things you can avoid eating to reduce the risk of pooping during anal? Yes. Should you skip food altogether ahead of anal play? Absolutely not. \u201cYour digestive system certainly does not have to be completely empty for you to avoid [pooping] while you play,\u201d says Hall. \u201cSo, there is no reason to starve yourself before having anal.\u201d (Or, ever, for that matter.)<\/p>\n<p>Fasting ahead of anal sex can actually make the <em>sexperience<\/em> less enjoyable, says Hall. After all, food is what gives us energy. Without it, your body will be too fatigued to do much of anything, whether it\u2019s getting the mail or getting railed. And in your desire to avoid going number-two while having anal, you definitely don\u2019t want to risk <em>falling asleep <\/em>during anal either\u2014an arguably worse fate.<\/p>\n<h3>2. Learn your personal trigger foods<\/h3>\n<p>While there are some general food dos and don\u2019ts when it comes to eating before anal sex (and we\u2019ll get to these below), the thing is, \u201ceverybody has their own unique <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/how-to-improve-gut-health\/\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/how-to-improve-gut-health\/\">gut microbiome<\/a>,\u201d says Hall. \u201cThis means that we all have different foods that make our guts feel good, and foods that cause stomach upset.\u201d Heck, that\u2019s why one of your friends might be able to stomach milkshakes for days, while the other can\u2019t have one without immediately dropping deuce.<\/p>\n<p>Your move: Start to pay attention to what foods often have you beelining it to the golden throne. \u201cWhen a food kicks your [redacted], write it down,\u201d suggests Hall, either in a journal or your Notes app. Does red meat make a mess of your stomach? Note that. Does salad set off a symphony of gurgles in your gut? Jot it down. \u201cThe more information you make note of, the better,\u201d says Hall.<\/p>\n<p>This way, when anal is on your horizon, you can use this intel to make belly-friendly food decisions. Because it usually takes 24 to 72 hours for food to move through the entire digestive tract, O\u2019Shaughnessy recommends avoiding your trigger foods one to two days before you\u2019re planning to have anal sex, if possible.<\/p>\n<h3>3. Feast on fiber<\/h3>\n<p>Truth be told, fiber is something people with all sexual desires should be eating more of. Indeed, estimates suggest that <a href=\"https:\/\/nutrition.org\/most-americans-are-not-getting-enough-fiber-in-our-diets\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/nutrition.org\/most-americans-are-not-getting-enough-fiber-in-our-diets\/\">just 7 percent of people<\/a> are getting the <a href=\"https:\/\/newsinhealth.nih.gov\/2010\/08\/rough-up-your-diet\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/newsinhealth.nih.gov\/2010\/08\/rough-up-your-diet\">recommended daily amount of dietary fiber<\/a> (38 grams for males and 25 grams for females).<\/p>\n<p>There are two kinds of fiber: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/foods-with-soluble-and-insoluble-fiber\/\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/foods-with-soluble-and-insoluble-fiber\/\">soluble and insoluble<\/a>. These two types work together to help you go regularly, bulk up your stool, support complete emptying, and prevent hemorrhoids, says O\u2019Shaughnessy. Whole-grain foods like brown rice and barley will provide you with the insoluble you need, while oats and nuts will give you the soluble. Meanwhile, most fruits, veggies, and plant-based foods will have a combination of both, he adds.<\/p>\n<p>To be clear: \u201cYou just need to get enough\u2014you don&#8217;t need to double up on [fiber intake] or otherwise try to get more than the recommended amount,\u201d says Hall. Especially if you\u2019re dehydrated, getting too much fiber, he says, can cause symptoms that are especially <em>unfavorable<\/em> ahead of anal, like gas, bloating, constipation, and cramping.<\/p>\n<h3>4. Make sure to hydrate<\/h3>\n<p>Ever noticed that you\u2019re less flexible when you&#8217;re dehydrated? Well, that\u2019s because consuming water can help lubricate your joints and make your muscles pliable, says Hall. But, being hydrated won\u2019t just allow you to get into more pretzel-esque anal sex positions; it will also make anal sex more comfortable.<\/p>\n<p>The opening of the anal canal is guarded by an anal sphincter muscle that is typically clenched tight. When you\u2019re hydrated, Hall says, this muscle will be better equipped to relax, so that you can accept whatever is trying to enter. By contrast, if you\u2019re dehydrated, you\u2019re at greater risk for penetrative pain, he says. Hard pass.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe general recommendation is to drink eight 8-ounce glasses of water a day, but if you\u2019re planning to bottom, I recommend getting even more than that, if possible,\u201d says Hall. That\u2019s because fiber only does a good job when you\u2019re properly hydrated. Consume the above recommended amount of fiber <em>without <\/em>also drinking ample water, and you risk tummy troubles.<\/p>\n<h3>5. Consider probiotics<\/h3>\n<p>Whether or not anal play is in your future, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/best-time-to-eat-probiotics\/\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/best-time-to-eat-probiotics\/\">consuming probiotics could do you a solid<\/a>. Eating <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/not-all-fermented-foods-have-probiotics\/\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/not-all-fermented-foods-have-probiotics\/\">probiotic-rich fermented foods<\/a>\u2014such as kimchi, sauerkraut, miso, and sourdough\u2014can help support your gut microbiome by increasing its levels of beneficial bacteria, says O\u2019Shaughnessy. And a balanced gut microbiome means better gut and stool health (aka more regular and predictable poops), he adds.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIf you don\u2019t like the sound of these foods, then supplementing with a multi-strain probiotic may be helpful in supplying that live bacteria to the gut,\u201d says O\u2019Shaugnessy. However, the science showing the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/probiotic-bacteria-strains\/\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/probiotic-bacteria-strains\/\">efficacy of probiotic supplements<\/a> is still limited, so be sure to check with a healthcare professional (like an RD or gastroenterologist) before newly introducing any supplement into your routine.<\/p>\n<h3>6. Limit alcohol intake<\/h3>\n<p>Between the murky waters that alcohol introduces to consent and the way it can affect your communication and judgment, there are plenty of reasons to cut back on booze if sex is in your near future. And if <em>anal<\/em> sex is on the docket, one of those reasons is the effect of alcohol on your digestive tract. \u201cAlcohol dehydrates the heck out of you, throws your gut microbiome out of whack, and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/can-alcohol-cause-diarrhea\/\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/can-alcohol-cause-diarrhea\/\">increases your risk of diarrhea<\/a>,\u201d says Hall.<\/p>\n<p>In particular, the ethanol in alcohol can <a href=\"https:\/\/www.medicalnewstoday.com\/articles\/319165\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/www.medicalnewstoday.com\/articles\/319165\">aggravate the intestines<\/a>, causing stool to move more quickly through them and increasing your risk for those not-so-solid poops.<\/p>\n<p>Separately, imbibing can also <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/alcohol-anxiety\/\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/alcohol-anxiety\/\">increase your overall stress and anxiety<\/a>, adds Hall. And when you\u2019re stressed, you\u2019re more likely to clench your butthole. \u201cIf your sphincter muscles are contracted when you\u2019re trying to have sex, your risk for pain, fissures, and hemorrhoids also goes up,\u201d he says. Avoiding that chain reaction is as simple as keeping alcohol out of the pre-anal picture.<\/p>\n<div class=\"disclaimers__after_content mb-[18px] mt-[16px] pt-[16px]\">\n<div class=\"outline-earmark relative mt-[8px] pt-[10px] pl-[20px]\">\n<p>\n            Our editors independently select these products. Making a purchase through our links may earn Well+Good a commission.          <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div data-type=\"_mgwidget\" data-widget-id=\"1675549\">\r\n<\/div>\r\n<script>(function(w,q){w[q]=w[q]||[];w[q].push([\"_mgc.load\"])})(window,\"_mgq\");\r\n<\/script>\r\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Body fluids make a cameo during coitus quite often. 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