One in two men has already been anally penetrated at some point in their life. The taboo, however, dies hard.
Long reduced to a practice supposedly reserved for a select few, prostate exploration is becoming mainstream—in practice, if not yet in conversation. Here is how to get started without pressure and in complete safety.
A taboo that no longer reflects reality
Masculine perceptions still often associate male anal penetration with homosexuality, as if prostate pleasure were only legitimate for some. The numbers tell a very different story.
According to an Ifop survey of 2,000 people (November 2025, for Movember), 52% of men report having been anally penetrated in their lifetime—and this figure is 47% among heterosexual men specifically.
Anatomy: where the prostate is located
The prostate is a walnut-sized gland located a few centimeters inside the rectum, on the anterior wall (towards the navel). Stimulating it can produce sensations very different from those of the penis—often described as deeper and more diffuse, sometimes combined with simultaneous penile stimulation for increased intensity.
Safety first: hygiene and lubrication
Unlike the vagina, the rectum produces no natural lubrication: using plenty of lubricant is not an option, it is a prerequisite. Any accessory intended for anal use must have a flared base to prevent any risk of it migrating inside the rectum.
Trim and file your nails before any manual exploration, and don't hesitate to use more lubricant than seems necessary: you rarely use too much, but often not enough.
For a gentle first time
Breaking the taboo, for health's sake too
The same cultural discomfort that hinders the exploration of prostate pleasure partly explains why some men delay medical check-ups regarding this same area. The two topics remain distinct—pleasure is not a medical screening—but normalizing the conversation about this part of the body benefits both.
Common misconceptions, once and for all
"Liking it means I'm gay"
No: prostate pleasure has no proven link to sexual orientation—nearly one in two heterosexual men has explored it.
"It's inevitably painful"
No, with enough lubricant and patience: pain usually signals a lack of preparation, not an unavoidable step.
"Any object will do"
No, that is actually dangerous: only an accessory with a flared base, designed for this use, guarantees it cannot migrate inside.
Prostate pleasure does not belong to any particular orientation or profile: it is just another part of the body that deserves to be explored without labels.
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