Question
im sabari im a 18 yr old gay  male...i hav a pricking kind of feeling in my ass....it is not very unbearable but it itches sometimes...i dont constantly hav it but it occurs sometimes....cud this be piles?.....recently wen i tried havin my first anal sex it hurt a lot,the pain was terrible,and so i quit....wat is this?....is there a solutin?...im really scared?

Answer
Hi Sabari and thanks for writing,

The causes of hemorrhoids include genetic predisposition (weak rectal vein walls and/or valves), straining during bowel movements, and too much pressure on the rectal veins due to poor muscle tone or poor posture. Similarly, sitting for prolonged periods of time can cause hemorrhoids. {http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hemorrhoid}

I would doubt you'd have hemorrhoids at 18 unless you have been chronically constipated, but it's possible. If you see some blood in your stool (not related to sexual activity) then you really should be examined by a qualified physician as they do require treatment to prevent them from become so large that you'll need surgery.

Pain results when an object is forced through tight sphincter muscles, damaging the delicate anal tissues. If anal sex ever hurts, you should stop or take the stimulation back a notch.  Remember--the key to anal pleasure is relaxation and lubrication!  (Please don抰 ever use numbing creams for anal sex.  Pain is a warning signal from our bodies that we should take seriously.) {http://www.babeland.com/sexinfo/howto/bend_over_boyfriend}

I hope this helps and I wish you all the best,

Happy Holidays,
Margot