How common is it for a woman to like anal sex?

The likelihood and enjoyment of anal sex among women can be understood through several key points from the available studies:

Prevalence and Experience

• A significant percentage of women have tried anal sex at least once in their lives. For example, one study found that 36.3% of heterosexual women reported having tried anal sex3.
• However, the frequency of engaging in anal sex is lower; only 13.2% of women reported having anal sex within the last 12 months3.

Enjoyment and Pleasure

• While some women find anal sex pleasurable, the initial experience is often painful. A study indicated that 59.0% of women did not find their initial experience with anal intercourse pleasurable, although 41.0% reported it as pleasurable overall1.
• About 31% of women find anal intercourse pleasurable, and 63.3% expressed having a positive experience when receiving anal sex1.

Specific Techniques and Preferences

• Research has identified specific anal touch techniques that women find pleasurable, such as "anal shallowing," "anal surfacing," and "anal pairing." For instance, 40% of women reported finding "anal surfacing" (touch on and around the anus) pleasurable2.

Reasons for Engagement

• Women engage in anal sex for various reasons, including personal desire (48% reported participating out of their own personal desire), to please their partner (28%), and as an alternative during menstruation (9%)14.
• However, a concerning statistic shows that 53% of women reported engaging in anal intercourse when they did not actually want to but felt unable to say no, highlighting issues of non-consent and coercion4.

In summary, while a significant number of women have tried anal sex, the enjoyment and frequency vary widely. Many women do find certain aspects of anal sex pleasurable, but there are also common issues such as initial pain and concerns about consent.