A Beginner's Guide To Butt Plugs And How To Use Them
A butt plug is a sex toy that is designed to be inserted into the rectum for sexual pleasure. They are similar to a dildo in some ways but tend to be shorter and have a flanged end to prevent the device from being lost inside the rectum. What if you want a small black silicone butt plug and you want it to look fabulous? All anal toys are fabulous by nature, but your booty deserves the best. Shine bright with this beginner-friendly jeweled butt plug. In addition to choosing a plug with a flared base, it's important to check that your toy is body-safe. Once I opened my lingerie drawer to notice that a rubber vibrator had leaked pink dye everywhere.
This plug offers a lot of bang for your buck — literally. It’s small, tapered, and made of silicone for a little give. It’s also got some bells and whistles like 15 vibration settings and a remote control that’s fun for solo or partnered play. Washing and disinfecting any sex toy before and after use is a must. Even a super-clean bum contains microscopic fecal matter that can cause infections. Sexually transmitted infections can also be spread by sharing sex toys. Proper care and handling of sex toys can reduce your risk.
But we’re going to set the record straight and get you on your way to the wonderful world of butt plug fun. It’s a good idea to hold off on using butt toys if you have hemorrhoids, anal fissures, or a prostate condition. Check with a doctor or other healthcare provider first. By tears, we’re talking tears in the delicate skin of your anus and the tears that run down your cheeks when you cry. Cisgender men and people assigned male at birth can use a butt plug to achieve a prostate orgasm. Yup, anal orgasms are real, anyone with an anus can have one, and a butt plug can help. Your anus is chock-full of sensitive nerve endings that feel fant-ass-tic when stimulated.
"One of the great things about anal play is that folks with any genitalia can enjoy it," Alicia Sinclair, founder and CEO of sex toy company b-Vibe, tells Bustle. "The sensations and experiences that feel good to you have nothing to do with your sexual orientation or gender." The b-Vibe Triplet is basically what you would get if a vibrating butt plug and vibrating cock ring anal beads got together and somehow produced offspring. A tower of three graded beads atop a curved base, the Triplet houses two motors and comes with a convenient remote. The entire process takes only a few minutes, but it is important to do it before and after each use so that the toy continues to remain safe and usable.
It can be intimidating to try something new in the bedroom, which is why we offer safe toys in a variety of shapes and sizes to accommodate any experience level. Beginners will find smaller plugs for their first foray into anal stimulation, while seasoned users have plenty of options to keep things fresh. And remember, "while butt plugs don't have to equal anal sex, they are a great way to work up to anal sex, if that's something you and your partner might want to try," says Sinclair.
Sex toys made from porous materials may not be body-safe. The sex toy industry is not regulated, despite the fact that these items go inside your body. Any toy that is made from plastic or acrylic may leech harmful chemicals into your anus. They can't be fully sanitized and bacteria may grow on them. If you're curious about pegging, or anal sex with a strap-on dildo, it's important to start small, just like with butt plugs.
There are other materials used in creating anally-satisfying plugs. Some of them are not supposedly on the market, while others are just plain rare.
Butt plugs with a curve are designed to hit the spot, regardless of if you wear it on it’s own or during masturbation or partnered sex. If baby steps are what you're thinking will work for you, then anal beads could be the butt plug for you. For some, anal beads are the stepping stone to butt plugs. This multi-colored butt plug from b-Vibe simulates being rimmed. It's an incredible sensation to feel like someone iseating your ass while your prostate is being stimulated. Bruno is designed for simultaneous perineum and prostate stimulation, making it a fun option for anyone with a penis-having partner.