Skip navigation! Story from Sex. People can be squeamish about putting big things inside of their vaginas or anuses, and rightfully so. The idea of putting a giant dildo , a big penis , or even an entire fist inside of you can be intimidating. Fisting, in particular, seems to be shrouded in a unique kind of taboo, which is unfortunate — if people knew more about the sex practice, more people who'd be into it would be able to enjoy it. If the idea of fisting is intriguing to you, there's no reason to let fear or sex negativity stop you from trying it out. You just need to learn exactly what it entails and how to prepare for it.

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