Touchy Subject

Okay, here we go again. It's been quite a while since I ventured a question regarding the most sacred of subjects. But I feel it's time to venture out once again.

ANAL SEX!
There.....I've written it. A supposedly taboo subject, but something which 99% of human beings - male and female - have experienced at some stage in their adult lives. Being the afficionado of adult non-violent erotica - that's porn for you more base types - that I am, I'm fascinated by the increasing prevalence of anal sex in both the choreographed and amateur forms. Is anal penetration really all that thrilling an experience for both genders?

From what I've read, it seems that having your anal sphincter expanded by an engorged penis is a pleasurable experience, yet from personal experience - rather, judging from Rabble's reaction - it's anything but. I'm led to believe that for many, it's not a spur-of-the-moment happening, but a well prepared for event. Lots of foreplay - as any good sexual experience should have - a pre-event enema, shares in Johnson & Johnson and fluffy towels for afterwards seem to be the order of the day.

So, from your own experiences, I'd be interested to know what the general consensus is on the subject. Is it, or isn't it something to indulge in? If it's a hoot, what makes it so. If it's a 'fuck-off-with-that-thing' type of deal, why is it so?