Americans want to try more anal sex and bondage, and we're all for it

According to a survey of 2,000 Americans commissioned by the sex toy company EdenFantasys, one in four Americans say they are looking to spice up their bedroom routines with a sex act they’ve been fantasizing about. And they even have some very specific fantasies in mind.

Though 40 percent of respondent said they considered themselves “kinky,” that doesn’t mean that they're looking to go full 50 Shades of Grey.

But a decent amount are willing to really spice things up: 29 percent of survey respondents said they wanted to try anal sex with their partner, while 24 percent said want to get more into role-playing.

Additionally, 18 percent said they'd made a 2018 sexual resolution to give anal sex a go, and 14 percent were looking to become either a dominant or a submissive (aka they do want to go full 50 Shades).

And honestly, we're all about that. A 2014 study in the Journal of Sexual Medicine found that people who were into BDSM (a catch-all term for bondage, domination, sadism, masochism, and a bunch of kinks in between) appeared to be less neurotic, more open and secure in their relationship.

The kinky respondents also reported generally higher levels of well being — in other words, getting freaky is good for you.

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But if you aren't completely ready to step into the world of BDSM, the survey showed plenty of people are right there with you. The 29 percent who wanted to try anal sex, however, should know that it requires some preparation.

It's something you have to talk to your partner about, and then plan ahead — knowing the ins and outs is crucial to keeping it both enjoyable and safe. If you’re going to try it with your partner, read this beginner’s guide first.

According to the survey the most common "kink" people want to try is simply introducing sex toys into their normal routine with their current partner.

EdenFantasys's study showed that 49 percent of people were willing to bring in a toy. Bear in mind that EdenFantasys is a sex toy company, so reporting that half of all Americans want to try sex toys looks pretty good for them.

Sex toys on their own aren't really a kink: they're more of an entry-level tool for getting outside the world of standard sex. Check out Men’s Health guide to the best sex toys of 2017.

“Having an open mind sexually is a great way to keep happiness in a relationship,” A spokesperson for EdenFantasys told the New York Post. “We pride ourselves in helping others find the kink that’s right for them. We suggest starting with sex toys as they are safe, versatile and very fun.”

Finding the kink that’s right for you doesn’t have to be hard. Sex researchers estimate that there are literally hundreds of different kinks, or "paraphilias," that people are into (around 549 observed ones, by the latest estimates).

If you want to dip your toe (or anything else) in the waters, check out Men’s Health guide to a few of the most common kinks around.

“We, Americans, are going through transformative times,” the spokesperson added. “Testing our norms and our sexuality once again to find out how to live our lives even fuller and happier than ever.”

Still, it’s important to know what people don’t want as well. We know from a survey of 1,000 adults earlier this week that there are certain positions, kinks and sexual acts that people would rather avoid while getting down between the sheets, including the difficult-sounding “standing 69.”

Of course, before you attempt to introduce anything new with your partner make sure to have an open, honest and frank discussion about what you’re into and what both your limits are fist. Don’t worry, we have a guide for having that sexy conversation, too.