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| − | The '''anus''' is the final portion of the large intestine, and consists of | + | The '''anus''' is the final portion of the large intestine, and consists of two rings of muscles controlling the outlet (the internal and external anal [[sphincter]]s) and skin covering them. The internal mucosa of the intestines join with the external skin at the anus. |
The '''rectum''' is that portion of the large intestine lying immediately inside the anus. It is somewhat ill-defined anatomically, but is generally considered to end at the relatively sharp turn some 10 inches or so up from the anus. | The '''rectum''' is that portion of the large intestine lying immediately inside the anus. It is somewhat ill-defined anatomically, but is generally considered to end at the relatively sharp turn some 10 inches or so up from the anus. | ||
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'''Anal play''' is any sexual activity involving the anus. | '''Anal play''' is any sexual activity involving the anus. | ||
| − | ==Colloquial== | + | == Colloquial == |
| − | '''Arse''' is a slang term, usually meaning the anus but occasionally the [[buttock]]s. It is generally considered to be coarse slang. Sometimes it is extended to '''arsehole'''. | + | '''Arse''' is a slang term, usually meaning the anus but occasionally the [[buttock]]s. It is generally considered to be coarse slang. Sometimes it is extended to '''arsehole'''; the latter is also a term of abuse for a stupid or unpleasant person. |
The word is rarely used in the USA, where the euphemism '''ass''' or '''asshole''' is preferred. | The word is rarely used in the USA, where the euphemism '''ass''' or '''asshole''' is preferred. | ||
Revision as of 17:24, 8 March 2014
The anus is the final portion of the large intestine, and consists of two rings of muscles controlling the outlet (the internal and external anal sphincters) and skin covering them. The internal mucosa of the intestines join with the external skin at the anus.
The rectum is that portion of the large intestine lying immediately inside the anus. It is somewhat ill-defined anatomically, but is generally considered to end at the relatively sharp turn some 10 inches or so up from the anus.
Little lubrication is produced by the anus or rectum, and so insertion of anything into them must be accompanied by externally supplied lubrication. This is a major difference from the vagina, which is self-lubricating in normal circumstances.
Anal play is any sexual activity involving the anus.
Colloquial
Arse is a slang term, usually meaning the anus but occasionally the buttocks. It is generally considered to be coarse slang. Sometimes it is extended to arsehole; the latter is also a term of abuse for a stupid or unpleasant person.
The word is rarely used in the USA, where the euphemism ass or asshole is preferred.
See also
- Anal beads
- Anal sex
- Anal-oral contact
- Anal masturbation
- Anal Sex by Rob Jellingaus
- Arse to mouth
- Butt plug
- Dental Dam
- Enema
- Prostate
- Queening
- Queening stool
- Sexual lubricant
- Smotherbox
- Wikipedia for anatomical information.
