Anal Anatomy: Part 3 – Taking Care of the Skin

Lastly, the skin of the anus is meant to stretch when the muscles relax. But sometimes, the little folds can stick together. When you try to open up, you can get little tears, just like when your lips are dry and cracked. That can be very painful and it often puts an end to anal adventures. One easy way to deal with that is to apply coconut oil or a cocoa butter salve after washing. Do that for a few days and it’ll probably help the skin heal. It’s just like putting lip balm on in dry weather. This week's topic is Anal Anatomy, follow these links to read the rest of the series! Part 1 - Two Rings of Muscle Part 2 – The Physical Response to Stress Part 3 – Taking Care of the Skin Part 4 – Learning to Relax