15 things only bottoms understand

There are things in this world you could never understand until you've bottomed!

There are things in this world that you can never understand until you've had a penis inside of your anus. Lucky for us gay/bi men, there are quite a number of us who know exactly how that feels.

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Keep scrolling to learn 15 things only bottoms understand. (Curious minds can also explore a few struggles that tops go through!)

1. Prostate stimulation

Let's start with the best part of anal play: prostate stimulation. The attempt to describe the sensation is utterly useless. The feeling is truly ineffable. It's heavenly. Euphoric. Unlike any other bodily sensation we've ever experienced. That almond-size gland 3 inches inside of our behinds really does wonders!

2. The inability to find a top

Bottoms are a dime a dozen. It seems like every gay guy out there is a bottom, and when you think you've met someone who's definitely a top... nope! He, too, is a bottom. Fun can still be had, but probably not what you had in mind.

3. The inability to walk straight after a good romp

Being unable to walk straight after a night of intensely receiving is quite the feeling. Your gait is off as you awkwardly limp more to one side.

4. Hair removal (down there)

Not all bottoms dedicate themselves to remove hair from down there. The ones who do, though, know exactly what we're talking about. It's an interesting experience, let's just say that!

5. The sensation of someone finishing inside of you

It's all fireworks when a guy you're really into finishes inside you.

6. The extensive cleaning process

Different gay men have different methods that they swear by: from a soapy finger, to a douche, to even medications. But, no matter what method is preferred, this is a process that can take some time to complete.

7. That pain to pleasure transition

The pain to pleasure switch is a very quick transition. It literally goes from feeling too tight (and even like it might hurt a little) to everything just feeling absolutely amazing.

8. The heavenly sensation of climaxing while someone is inside you

While it does feel amazing when he finishes inside you, it's also incredible when you finish as he's still inside you. The climax is so much more intense, and stronger, when you cross the finish line while someone is inside of you.

9. Anal fissures

Yeah, not something that tops really have to worry about. Bottoms, on the other hand, can get them quite often. Here are some tips to help you get rid of those pesky anal fissures if you're having any trouble.

10. Overthinking about whether you're clean

Even after you clean extensively, you know that having a guy poke around down there could stir things up. This can cause bottoms to get too much in their heads (worrying about their cleanliness) and end up not even enjoying sex as much.

11. Worrying about what to eat

Setting up a date at a restaurant with very spicy food, or a menu full of things that will certainly upset your stomach? No, thanks! Definitely not doing that. Tops don't have to worry about what they're having for dinner on a date. Bottoms, on the other hand, need to plan accordingly.

12. The quad and glute soreness

The struggle is real. Some would even say that you can skip "leg day" at the gym if you really worked your glutes and quads while having sex. Let's get physical!

13. The frustration with premature ejaculation

It happens. Bottoms know that. Within a very specific context, it can even be flattering. So, yeah, it's not the end of the world. However, when a bottom is really looking forward to a long sessions, it can be a bit of a downer for a man to just ejaculate right away.

14. When you activate your 'power bottom' mode while riding him

It's like a switch goes off in your mind, and you suddenly go from an unassuming regular guy to an award-winning adult film actor.

15. That post-climax euphoria

All of those post-coital hormones flowing in your brain (i.e. dopamine and oxytocin). All of the hormones that make you feel so damn good.