Your butt has among the highest concentration of nerve endings in your entire body, says sex educatorTatyannah King.
Best butt plugs at a glance:
What are butt plugs?
(Most experts recommend keeping them in for 30 minutes or less, Dr. OReilly says).
Butt plugs are typically carrot- or cone-shaped.
(That said, people assigned male at birth can enjoy standard butt plugs, too.)
After all, everyone has a butt.
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Why should I use a butt plug?
There are many, many reasons someone might be into butt plugs, says Dr. OReilly.
But all of them come down to a single word: pleasure.
What should I look for in a butt plug?
It isessentialfor safe anal play, says King, because it prevents toys from getting lost in your rectum.
The flared-base design can also enhance your enjoyment of the toy.
As such, silicone toys can provide a more subtle sensation.
Steel tends to be the heaviest, whileglass sex toyslie somewhere between silicone and steel options.
Size
Plugs come in different sizes and shapes, says Dr. OReilly.
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The best size and shape for you will depend on your particular anatomy and anal experience level.
(Unsurprisingly, you cant return a used butt plug.)
Some butt plugs can also be controlled via a downloadable app on your phone.
How do I use a butt plug safely?
Start with foreplay
you might use butt plugs during solo or partnered sex.
This is not the time to be stingy.
Take it slow
Anal penetration should not be painful, so move slowly, says Dr. OReilly.
(Once more for the people in the back: Anal penetration should never, ever be painful!)
Start with something small, Dr. OReilly suggests.
At first, that might even just be a pinky finger.
Most butt plugs will have cleaning instructions from the manufacturer right on the box, says Dr. OReilly.
Typically, this will involve washing with fragrance-free soap and water.
Alternatively, you could use a store-boughtsex toy cleaner.
It has a really nice, graduated tapered tip for easy insertion, explains Finn.
Its made of body-safe silicone, meaning its flexible enough to move with your body.
The toy itself is a pretty royal blue colora nice departure from the usual Barbie pink or Barney purple.
Plus, the packaging is not gendered, which people across the gender spectrum may appreciate.
Chances are, youd prefer a small, approachable product to ease into the joys of anal stimulation.
Enter: the beginner-friendly Maude Cone.
The Cone is made from some of the silkiest silicone on the market today.
When combined with (silicone-free) lubricant, this toy will slide smoothly into your bum.
Bonus: It sports a gender-neutral color and packaging.
But the best part is how easy it is to use.
The plug features an impressive 4.3 insertable inches, which is long enough to stimulate the prostate or G-zone.
The main downside of this butt plug is that the handle is a little chunky.
Truth, with a little bit of lubricant, it feels remarkably similar to a hungry mouth.
The rotating beads have seven different modes to help you find the right sensation for you.
Want the same tech but in a larger size?
When you purchase this plug, have a partner download theWe-Vibe app.
Of course, its app capabilities arent the only thing that makes the We-Vibe Ditto an award-winning anal toy.
It has all the bells and whistles, says Dr. OReilly.
But the b-Vibe Vibrating Jewel Plug, which has a jewel crafted into its base, isespeciallygood-looking.
Equal parts cutesy and sexy, the jewel adds next-level flair to the flared base.
The remote control allows you to alter the intensity without anyone having to reach between your cheeks and press.
Three cheers for wireless technology!
All three plugs are pink and have a super-duper contoured shape, which supports comfortable entry.
you could also slip it into a harness anduse it for pegging.
Add the b-Vibe Texture Plug to your sex-toy arsenal.
creates additional tug against the internal nerves that can feel climatic.
For extra oomph you’re free to manually shift or swirl the plug by grasping its easy-to-hold handle.
This plug also has a seamless teardrop shape that allows for easy insertion, says Finn.
(Its also available in two other sizes for those ready to graduate to a larger toy.)
The S-shape of this double-sided dildo makes it safe to put in your peach.
Its modest in size and features a uniquely tapered tip to support ease of entry.
Some people will l-o-v-e its rainbow-colored finish.
If youre intrigued by the extra bit of intimacy possible with transparent options, consider theb-Vibe Anal Dilator Setinstead.
To use it, simply slide it in with the help of some water-based lubricant.
It includes three plugs of graduating size that are perfect for both play and anal training, says Finn.
This makes longer-term wear both accessible and more comfortable.
The Sentio Vaginal & Butt Plug from Uberrime is tops in that department.
Unlike many other plugs that have a very tapered tip, this toy is thick from the get.
Well, then its time to turn off Kiss and turn on your internal hotspot with the b-Vibe Rocker.
Just 1.1 inches at its thickest point, this prostate massager is also beginner-friendly.
The toy is white, which some folks wont be a fan of, given where its going.
A few ideas to get you started: slutty rabbit, Playboy Bunny, or submissive pet.
Technically speaking, the Lelo Olga isntjusta butt plug, so much as it is an anal-friendly wand.
Each end of this C-shaped double-ended dildo can comfortably go inside the anal canal.
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