Stretching

Stretching refers to the activity of stretching the genitalia or anus to create sensations that are arousing to a person. This may also have a mental effect where people feel more accomplished by reaching a certain size or feel a sense of humiliation that something fits. It can be done on your own or with a partner. People do this activity as a form of "training" where they increase the size of the inserted object gradually to achieve a bigger stretch. This training can be done as preparation, but also something that is pleasant as an activity on its own. Stretching can create a visual effect called "gaping" that some people enjoy as well. In some dynamics, anal training is used as a form of submission where the s-type person will undergo the training for the D-type person to appease them. ### Anal Stretching Anal stretching is one of the more common forms of stretching and sometimes referred to as "anal training". In general, anal stretching includes the application of a variety of anal toys with the goal of increasing a person's ability to insert larger items. In some cases, anal stretching is used to accommodate anal fisting or double or triple anal penetration. Also large dildos and deep anal fisting can be part of anal stretching. This kind of stretching can go really far and will take time to achieve. For the anatomical terms used, check a picture of the large intestine for reference. [1] There are two main forms of anal stretching, width stretching and depth stretching: ### Anal Width Stretching Width stretching usually focusses on the sphincter and rectum. The goal is to be able to insert toys of increasing girth. This is often where anal plugs are used. Due to their bulbous shape, they can be worn over a longer period of time to get used to a certain size. Once the sphincter and rectum have adapted, plugs of increasing size can be used over time so the person can slowly get used to the next bigger size. Several physical sensations come into play with this type of stretching. The stretching of the sphincter muscles and the fullness of the rectum can be an erotic experience for many people. Additionally, people with a prostate will experience a mix of pressure and stimulation often associated with a prostate massage - this can become a very intense milking sensation when very large plugs are used. There are also psychological reasons that people enjoy this form of play as having ones sphincter held/forced wide open, mixed with the intense pressure of a completely filled rectum can make people feel very vulnerable, creating a strong feeling of surrender. Over time, very large widths can be reached with years of consistent training. The list below is a rough approximation of what can be expected. Your mileage may vary - listen to your body. Width cm/inch Diameter and Circumference | General Benchmarks - 2 cm (0.8 in) = 6.3 cm (2.5 in) circumference – Should be doable for most people. - 3 cm (1.2 in) = 9.4 cm (3.7 in) circumference – Should be doable for most people. - 4 cm (1.6 in) = 12.6 cm (4.9 in) circumference – “Regular cock” size. - 5 cm (2 in) = 15.7 cm (6.2 in) circumference – “Big cock” size; may need some training. - 6 cm (2.4 in) = 18.8 cm (7.4 in) circumference – Beginning of oversizing; training required. - 7 cm (2.8 in) = 22.0 cm (8.7 in) circumference – Fisting with small fists becomes possible. - 8 cm (3.1 in) = 25.1 cm (9.9 in) circumference – Double anal with two large cocks becomes possible. - 9 cm (3.5 in) = 28.3 cm (11.1 in) circumference – Requires at least a year of consistent weekly training. - 10 cm (3.9–4 in) = 31.4 cm (12.4 in) circumference – Upper limit for many; double fisting may become possible. - 11 cm (4.3 in) = 34.6 cm (13.6 in) circumference – 2–3 years of regular training typically required. - 12 cm (4.7 in) = 37.7 cm (14.8 in) circumference – Extreme size; long-term training needed. - Wider than this is possible, but the human body does have limits — proceed with caution. ### Anal Depth Stretching Depth stretching usually focusses on the large intestine as a whole, where the goal is to be able to insert toys of increasing length. The challenge with increasing insertion depth (usually beyond 7" or 8") is the natural shape of the large intestine, where after the rectum, a sharp turn into the sigmoid colon happens. There needs to be a very thorough cleansing of the whole colon and extreme caution needs to be applied due to the risk of injury when penetrating into the curve. Very long and flexible dildos are used to achieve bigger insertion depths - the flexibility allows the toy to pass the sigmoid colon. The feeling of an object passing deeply into ones body is pleasurable for practitioners. On a particularly skinny person, the shape of the inserted dildo can be seen through the belly from the outside, creating a visual effect known as a "stomach bulge" that some people like to watch. The list below is a rough approximation of what can be expected - but as always: your mileage may vary - listen to your body. Length cm/inch | Remarks - 50 cm (20 in) – Descending colon full; beginner level. - 100 cm (40 in) – Transverse colon full; advanced level. - 150 cm (60 in) – Entire colon filled; limit reached, expert level. Over time, with consistent training, the sigmoid colon can sometimes be straightened, allowing a mixture of width and depth stretching. ### Penis Stretching or Pumping Penis stretching or pumping can be done with either a penis pump or a penis stretcher where the owner of the penis is looking to be able to have a bigger penis. This is often coupled with a sense of increased masculinity, but is also a sensation people enjoy in the same sense as cock & ball torture. The penis pump is more used to enlarge the penis, where as the stretcher is more often used purely for the stretch sensation. Besides the penis, the scrotum can also be stretched. This can be done with weights. In some communities people will wear weighted rings around the base of the scrotum to enable this stretch. ### Vaginal Stretching Vaginal stretching can be enjoyed for a number of reasons, such as to accommodate fisting or double/triple penetration. However it is also an activity where people will enjoy inserting increasingly larger dildos or objects into the vagina, this is sometimes also referred to as "sizing" or "dilating". Dildo sets with graduated sizes are an option here; there are also inflatable dildos that can be inflated to various sizes. This can also be done by hand by adding one finger at a time to slowly increase the stretch. Some people may stretch both the anus and vagina at the same time. Either by fisting or with a combination of toys. This is sometimes also referred to as "stuffing". ### Penetrative Sex & Stretching In some cases, people will combine penetrative sex with stretching. This can be done in several ways, including the person wearing a large strapon, or using a penis sleeve. People may also combine fisting with penetrative sex. This practice is sometimes referred to as "hot gloving". ### Risks There are health risks to stretching when it goes beyond the limits of the body normally does. Extreme stretching can cause very serious injuries, including internal tearing and soft tissue damage. Building up slowly and carefully is very important. In many stretching practices, lube is essential to make sure no tearing happens. It's also best to use toys designed for anal play for any anal stretching. It is common for people to use household objects, but these can have sharp edges that lead to tearing. They also lack a flared base, which means they can become lost inside the body. When using a hand, especially when going deeper, the use of gloves is advised to reduce any edges from nails and other parts of the hands. This combined with lots of lube can make stretching safer and more sustainable. References