Good Vibrations, the iconic sex toy company that offers customers of all orientations and identities great sex information as well as curated products, is very happy to invite the public to celebrate Anal August. Whether this celebration is done with a partner, solo, involves getting a new anal-safe pleasure product, or just learning more about anal play, this celebratory month can be relevant to almost everyone, since we all have the relevant body part to explore!

After Good Vibrations started National Masturbation Month in 1995, the next aspect of sex to need more elucidation–anal play–became the subject of our next month-long celebration. For over a decade of Augusts, Good Vibrations has been highlighting quality products, necessary information for pleasurable and safe anal exploration, and of course–the role of lube!

“Many people want to experiment with anal sex but don’t know the basics,” says Staff Sexologist Carol Queen PhD. “The vital things to keep in mind–relaxation, lubrication, and communication–can make a huge difference in anyone’s ability to find pleasure in anal play.”