

“Point the tip of the plug at a 45-degree angle towards the belly button and gently insert,” she says. Never insert a plug straight into your sphincter, either. “The butt is not self-lubricating (like the vagina), and you will most likely experience a sensation like a rug burn if you skip the lube,” says Sinclair. Butt Plug Safety & Aftercareīefore you begin booty play, know the non-negotiables. Don’t be afraid to experiment - play around with plugs in different ways and see what excites you and feels best. “If you use a product with a remote control, one partner could wear the plug while the other controls the intensity and vibration pattern.” You and your partner can both wear plugs during sex, and you can also make inserting the plugs part of foreplay. “You secretly could put a plug in an hour before sex and tell your partner once it’s in that there’s some butt play on the sexual horizon to tease them beforehand,” she says. “The added pressure and sensation often gives folks an even more intense orgasm.” To add even more sensation, you can try a vibrating plug. “The simple addition of a plug in your body while masturbating can be pretty thrilling,” says Sinclair. Plugs can be enjoyed during solo and partnered sex. Consider trying Satisfyer’s Booty Call, They-ology’s anal training set, or Tracey Cox’s tapered vibrating plug. “Just like all things in life, it will take a little experimentation to find what you personally enjoy.” Plus, you can always size up. “If you’ve already been playing with a finger, you want to select a plug that’s about the size of two fingers,” she adds.

If it’s your first time buying a plug, she recommends starting with a body-safe silicone plug about the size of your pointer finger. Oh, and be sure to buy anal plugs with flared bases – otherwise, they’ll get lost.Īccording to Sinclair, plugs come in many different materials with different types of functions (think: vibrating, weighted, rimming, silicone, stainless steel, and glass butt plugs.) Brand new to the world of anal play? Start slow, small, and slim, or try an anal training kit specifically for beginners. Her rule of thumb? If you can’t sterilize it, don’t buy it. “Certain materials like soft plastic, rubber, or jelly feel more realistic, but they can’t be sterilized properly, and they hold odor, too.” Butt plugs made of silicone and metal can be sterilized either in the dishwasher or boiling water (as long as it doesn’t vibrate). You need a butt plug that’s body-safe and easy to clean. “The anus is an extremely sensitive part of your body,” says Cobb.
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How To Pick Your First Butt Plugįirst things first, proceed with caution. Even if penetration or orgasm isn’t your ultimate goal, plugging your butt during masturbation, partnered sex, or to rock throughout the day (if you’re into that) can be super pleasurable. “Butt plugs are a great tool to help relax the sphincter muscles and prepare the body for anal play, especially if penetration is the end goal,” Alicia Sinclair, CEO and of anal play product brand b-Vibe, tells Bustle. These toys can provide a sense of fullness, apply internal pressure, and stimulate the nerves in the anal canal.

According to sex toy expert for retailer Love Honey Ashley Cobb, butt plugs are incredibly versatile and can stimulate the prostate (or P-spot), G-spot, or clitoris. Butt plugs are genderless sex toys that can help you switch up your bedroom routine, whether you’re a butt-play beginner or an anal pro.
