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Does the term anal bleaching ring a bell? This intriguing practice, still considered taboo, is amusing to some and shocking to others. There’s no doubt, however, that a growing number of people are being seduced by anal bleaching. Behind this term hides a process that affects intimacy, the way one views their body, and even one's self confidence.
Before you judge, or rush to book yourself in for a bleaching, it’s important to understand what exactly this practice consists of, why it’s attracting more and more customers, and what precautions to take in order to ensure safe practice.
What is anal bleaching?
Anal bleaching is an esthetic treatment that lightens the skin around the anus. This area can naturally be darker than the rest of the body. This is completely normal and often linked to factors such as genetics, everyday friction, ageing skin or even hormonal changes.
This practice emerged in the 2000s, influenced by the porn industry, whose impact on beauty standards has been extremely significant over the years. Since then, it has gained traction within the beauty industry, with some salons even offering anal bleaching as one of their treatments alongside things such as epilation or skin exfoliation. Nowadays, anal bleaching is considered by all different kinds of people, whether it’s to seduce a partner, gain more confidence, or simply to satisfy one’s curiosity.
Why do People Bleach their Anus?
There are a number of reasons why people decide to bleach their anus:
- Esthetic reasons: some people find themselves to be more sexy when their skin doesn’t have marked pigmentation differences.
- A self confidence boost: in the intimate world, feeling good in one's body can help to reinforce pleasure and lessen complexes.
- Cultural and media influences: adult films and current conversations surrounding the ‘ideal’ body influence how people react to fit such standards.
- Personal curiosity: for others, it’s simply about testing a new practice, as we would for any other type of corporal or facial care.
Don’t forget that this process is not obligatory: pigmentation around the anus is completely normal, and the presence of said pigmentation is not a sign of abnormality or uncleanliness. The decision to bleach the anus is purely personal and esthetic.
How it Works
There are many different ways to go about anal bleaching, each option depends on one’s budget, comfort levels and desired results:
In a beauty salon: special whitening creams are applied by the esthetician. Depending on whether one is looking for long-lasting results or not, this can be administered in one session or over a series of sessions.
With a health professional: dermatologists or clinical estheticians sometimes offer more radical options, like laser treatment or IPL (intense pulsed light) treatment which will provide long lasting bleaching effects. These methods are more costly but are generally safer as they are performed by health professionals.
At home: there are products on the market designed for lightening purposes (creams, gels, serums). This is often a cheaper option, but the efficiency and safety of these products can vary enormously depending on the brand. It’s important to pay special attention to the ingredients used.
The results are rarely immediate, no matter the chosen method. Generally, multiple applications or appointments are needed in order for one to notice a gradual, natural lightening of the area.
Precautions and Risks
Anal bleaching is an intimate, delicate practice that requires one to take certain precautions:
- Skin sensitivity: the anal region is extremely delicate. Using overly aggressive products in the area could cause burning, irritation, redness and/or itching.
- Product ingredients: there are some ingredients such as hydroquinine, that are banned in multiple countries and should be avoided due to their harmful nature.
- Test ahead of time: before you go straight in for the butthole, test the product on a small area of your body to make sure no allergic reaction occurs.
- Professional care: in the case of laser treatment or medical grade creams, speaking to a dermatologist will ensure a higher degree of safety.
A little reminder that this practice is purely esthetic and has no real health benefits.
Less Intense Alternatives if you Want to Give your Bumhole a Little TLC
Anal bleaching isn’t the only way for you to take care of this special zone. For those after more unoffensive, natural options, there are a few efficient alternatives. Washing with specially adapted intimate soaps that have the right pH keeps the skin healthy and reduces irritation. Some people also like to lightly exfoliate the area: if done occasionally and with great care, this can help to remove dead skin and even out the colour.
What’s more, naturally occurring ingredients can also help to gradually lighten the skin. Aloe vera, licorice extract, or even chamomile are known for their lightening properties whilst still being kind to the skin. Using things like coconut and jojoba oil also nourish and soothe the skin, thus generally improving the area.
Even if the results appear more slowly than with specially designed products, these alternatives have the advantage of being safer, non-invasive and adapted to regular use.
Anal bleaching remains a niche practice still steeped in taboo, yet it’s gaining traction in the beauty world. Although it may help some people feel better in their body and their intimacy, it must never been envisaged as an obligation, nor the norm. The natural colour of one’s anus is completely normal and there’s no problem with it.
What’s essential is feeling at ease in one’s body, putting safety first, and if you do decide to go forward with this practice, to make sure you do proper research on the methods and products available.
