: Scholars refer to this trend as the "heteronormalisation" of anal sex, driven by its increased visibility in popular culture, digital media, and pornography.
Recent decades have seen a significant rise in the reported prevalence of anal sex among heterosexual couples, particularly in North America and Western Europe. Anal sex
Anal sex is a sexual practice that involves the stimulation of the anus and rectum. Once a heavily stigmatized and "taboo" topic, it has become increasingly normalized in modern sexual discourse, reported by people across all demographics of age, gender identity, and sexual orientation. : Scholars refer to this trend as the
: Many individuals seek the practice for heightened sexual satisfaction or to explore the erogenous sensation of the rectal area. Anal sex