Well, I really enjoy anal sex. Not every time we have sex, but sometimes, and I would guess that I am the one who starts it just as often as he is. Even my first time, I wanted it -- curiosity, and the fact that anal play with fingers etc. had felt really good. Yes it takes patience and no rushing, yes it takes lots of lube.... but it feels great. I do NOT do it just because I think my man wants it -- I do it because we both want it. If one of us is isn't feeling so inclined that day, we don't do anal. But when we both want it..... it can be stunningly good for both of us.
All of that said, I certainly agree that a lot of women probably try anal sex because their partner wants it, not because they want it themselves. That's a shame, because I suspect that under those circumstances a lot of women have bad experiences. It can really hurt if you are not physically and emotionally ready (the latter is important because if the lady isn't into it, her body tenses up). I guess I was just really lucky to have a fabulous man -- both adventuresome and patient -- with whom to learn about the joys of anal sex.