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04/29/2008 2:23 am
I've been looking at the Aneros line for a number of years, constrained by the usual fear of the unknown although intrigued by the possibilities. Finally, I ordered the Helix from HIH along with their lube applicator. I had read pros/cons of various types of lube from a number of sources, and I had settled upon Slippery Stuff Gel. So, after letting the Helix sit in its packaging for about a week, I gave in to my curiosity this past Friday. If nothing else may be gained from this writing for other newbies other than recognizing the few things I did right and taking note of the things I did that were wrong (i.e., "don't let this happen to you"), then this post may have served its purpose. I welcome the comments, observations and advice of other Members.
I have a package of 10 oz. clear plastic cups which I chose to use as my "session" lube dispenser that I would keep on my towels on the bed. These cups are much larger than I need, but that size makes them stable. I headed to the bathroom with my Helix, one of these cups, the lube and the lube applicator. I drew about 3 cc of Slippery Stuff Gel from the cup into the syringe (it worked amazingly well, though thicker than the liquid version) and, inserted the nozzle of the applicator 1-1.5 inches inside my rectum, held the applicator in place by the syringe, and pressed the plunger. I could feel the lube inside me. I proceeded to start to wash up the disassembled applicator in warm water in which was dissolved an antibacterial soap. I should have completed this task, rinsed out the sink, run some more hot water, added more soap, and thoroughly washed the Helix, but I goofed and only rinsed the Helix under hot water. It didn't occur to me until three days later that this was, at the very least, unwise if not downright stupid. I guess excitement and dealing with the unknown had clouded my better judgement. I headed off to my bed with my Helix and container of lube. Once on my right side in bed, I put some lube directly on my anus and then spread lube over the entire Helix. I must have been more relaxed than the methodical way I was going about this would have indicated, because I put the tip of the Helix at my anus and pressed gently just to get the feel of it. It was really only a touch of the tip of the Helix to the anal "entrance." Then I applied somewhat of a push to the Helix and I pushed outward in the typical mode of having a BM. With no pain and no apparent obstacle whatever, the Helix began to slide in slowly until after about midway, it was drawn in pretty much on its own. I had read enough from the experiences of others on the Aneros site as well as the descriptions, instructions, etc. on the site to know not to have expectations of any kind (certainly not of skyrockets) on the first try. That didn't seem to bother me. I lay on my right side for awhile, then shifted to my back, first without a pillow, forgetting that the handle could be a nuisance, then with a small pillow at my lower back, making things more comfortable. I even tried face down for a time and then kneeling by the bed while leaning over on it for support. In only a few instances did I feel the Helix make contact with my prostate. I did some gentle contractions and then some more powerful contractions of my anal sphincter. The perineal abutment tab did its thing but was not uncomfortable, and seemed to stay where it should be. I had tried to avoid getting lube on it. When I did the stronger contractions, I could feel the Helix inside me (in my rectum; I'm not referring to feeling it at my anus) - which seemed strange at first - I guess the rectum has more touch/pressure receptors than I had thought. I remember having read somewhere that it has no (or few) pain receptors. It seemed that the tip of the Helix inside me was contacting something rough or at the least (don't laugh) "gritty." This is where I really blew it. Instead of making up my mind to relax and see what would happen, I got worried that I was going to perforate my rectum, and that was the end of what might otherwise have been fun. Just for the record, I had a normal bowel movement about an hour before this first session, but upon removal of the Helix there were some streaks and one small area of fecal matter at the very tip. I saw blood nowhere, however, and this was a good thing. I guess this would be a good argument in favor of rinsing the rectum, but I must admit that I could probably do a lot better by increasing the fiber in my diet. I'm not grossed out by streaks and fecal matter - I just clean it up.
I washed the Helix thoroughly in very warm antibacterial-soapy water and rinsed it and left it to air dry as I had done the lube applicator. The residual Slippery Stuff Gel cleaned up from my backside well, and I wasn't bothered by it for the rest of the evening. What I did note was that my prostate and perineum seemed rather excited and excitable for much of the evening.
05/03/2008 4:42 pm
Hello TrueNovice!
Welcome to the wonderful world of Aneros and, hopefully, Super O's!
Sounds like you are getting used to the Helix and also used to the session protocols.
Funny session! LOL!
It will all be water under the bridge soon and you will be doing hot Aneros sessions in no time . . .
You know where to come for any questions, right???
Later, Hlaser99
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05/06/2008 1:56 am
I appreciate your post. Yes, I do know where to go with my questions. I'm glad you found my post humorous. Somewhere along the way, I had read enough on this site and had done enough research elsewhere about anatomy and physiology that I wasn't concerned that the Aneros line - in my specific case, the Helix - would damage the prostate when used as directed. Obviously, however, I had not reached that same level of success with easing my mind about potential damage to the rectum. Almost everything I had read dwelled at considerable length on how thin the rectal wall is and how easily damaged it is. It would almost seem that any foreign object inside the rectum might be too much for it, no matter how carefully and sensibly that object is used. Yet, the personal experience of thousands say otherwise. I think this is the hurdle I have to get over before I can really let go and enjoy the Aneros sessions and maybe take them to the next level, and the next, etc. That's why I'm on the Forum, so I can benefit from the knowledge of experienced users and those who qualify as experts.
Thanks again!
05/06/2008 10:29 am
I appreciate your post. Yes, I do know where to go with my questions. I'm glad you found my post humorous. Somewhere along the way, I had read enough on this site and had done enough research elsewhere about anatomy and physiology that I wasn't concerned that the Aneros line - in my specific case, the Helix - would damage the prostate when used as directed. Obviously, however, I had not reached that same level of success with easing my mind about potential damage to the rectum. Almost everything I had read dwelled at considerable length on how thin the rectal wall is and how easily damaged it is. It would almost seem that any foreign object inside the rectum might be too much for it, no matter how carefully and sensibly that object is used. Yet, the personal experience of thousands say otherwise. I think this is the hurdle I have to get over before I can really let go and enjoy the Aneros sessions and maybe take them to the next level, and the next, etc. That's why I'm on the Forum, so I can benefit from the knowledge of experienced users and those who qualify as experts.
Thanks again!
TrueNovice,
No Problem!
Trust me, you will also look back on that session and chuckle!
I find that in most things of this nature, just use good common sense and you are usually OK!
Good luck in your future Orgasmic endeavors . . .
Later, Hlaser99
05/07/2008 4:08 am
Truenovice,
It is totally natural and good that you are concerned about introducing any foreign object into any body orifice. Internal structures and membranes are much much more delicate than the epidermal layer we wear. Exercising extreme care and caution is wise to avoid any pain, unnecessary discomfort or infectious conditions.
There is little to fear about your Aneros rupturing your rectum, the rectum wall membrane may be thin but it is very elastic and mobile within the body cavity, a good deal of motion can be easily tolerated. The main dangers to the rectum would be abrasions, lacerations or punctures due to sharp or rough objects, your Aneros is sensuously curved and smooth with no surfaces that would pose those kinds of dangers. Once inserted your toy will be readily accommodated by the rectum. Insertion and removal are the steps where most care needs to be exercised. The rectum is already a relatively large flexible tube, but the skin right at the anus does have to stretch moderately to accept your massager. If this area is not generously lubricated, friction can cause the skin to stretch enough to cause small tears and even minor capillary ruptures, hence the need for copious external lubrication. Though the actual amount of physical movement of your toy in the anus during use is minor, making sure that it stays well lubricated will insure against friction abrasions and potential soreness.
Most of the soreness reported by novice users is actually do to pressure exerted by the P-tab on the perineum area due to the repeated action of the sphincter muscle contractions drawing the Aneros up into the body and repeatedly applying pressure to the perineum simultaneously. To a certain extent as you become more experienced your body will become inured to this pressure but you will also learn that strong contractions inducing long strokes of your massager are not necessary to generate the subtle pleasure waves you will come to enjoy so much. You will learn to moderate those contractions to only produce enough pressure to generate the feedback loop for continued involuntary contractions to drive the massager’s actions. As a consequence the “soreness” factor will largely disappear and be replaced by intermittent tingling or buzzing feelings as a result of your rewiring and awakening of this nerve intensive area.
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