cyberkitten, the comments above are all good, you must do what YOU are comfortable with. The only other comment that I have is a suggestion for another very good lube that I found to be helpful to me...as I too have had serious pain involved in anal. The lube is called Anal Ese and it is sold at good sex stores. It has an ingrediant that is slightly numbing. No you will not lose all sensation but it is numbing enough to help you relax, for me it helped me to realize that pain does not have to be involved and the pleasure is wonderful. Just remember, take your time and don't forget to talk to your partner, but it doesn't sound like that is a problem for you Good luck sweetie!

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