How To Pick a Butt Plug And Work Up In Size
Everyone’s butt is full of feel-good, sensitive nerve endings that can feel really good when stimulated. But what’s the best way to stimulate those nerve endings when they’re tucked away in your butt? There’s always the classic choice of a finger or a partner’s penis to help you stimulate those hard-to-reach spots, but there is another, enjoyable and pleasurable option if you’re looking for a little backdoor fun. The classic butt plug is a simple toy shaped to fit your body and help you explore the pleasures in your very own backdoor. Butt plugs come in many different shapes, sizes, and materials, so which one will be the best for you will depend on your experience, anatomy, and what kind of sensations you’re looking for. With the right prep and progression, a butt plug can offer new, and sometimes more intense orgasms. Plugs truly are for everyone! They can stimulate areas such as the prostate or the back wall of the vaginal canal, along with the many nerves ending in the anus.
A butt plug at its core is a sex toy designed to be inserted into the rectum for sexual pleasure. It’s different than a standard dildo because plugs should always have a flared base or stopper at the base of the plug to stop it from getting lost in the anus. This is a very important piece of information! If you’re putting any toy in your ass it needs to have a base or it will likely get lost up your rectum. The nurses in the emergency room will talk about you if you show up with something stuck in your ass that you probably should have known better than to put up there. The safest way to explore anal play is to use sex toys specifically designed for that purpose. The flared base is the most important feature to look out for.
First Things First
The anus doesn’t self-lubricate so you’ll need a generous amount of lube for comfort and safety, and you shouldn’t be shy to re-apply as necessary. Choosing the right lube is important too. Thicker lubes and jelles are great for anal play and considering the material of the sex toys you’re using will help you decide whether you should use water or silicone-based lubricant. Anal Should Never Be Painful! Mild discomfort when you’re first getting used to something going in your butt instead of coming out is completely normal but it should never cross the line to pain.
Plug Materials
Plugs come in a wide array of materials, from stainless steel to glass, silicone, rubber, and even wood. Softer plugs tend to be more comfortable for beginners because they have a good combination of flexibility and firmness. This means they are still easy to insert and feel good, but are more comfortable and accommodating to bodies still adjusting to anal stretching and fullness. Non-porous materials are preferable for hygiene, especially if the plug might be shared. Non-porous material will also last longer and be more durable. Silicone options like the Renegade Spade Anal Plugs, glass options like the Firefly Tapered Small Plug, or stainless steel options like the Beginners Bejeweled Stainless Steel Plug
Size Options
When you’re first starting backdoor exploration, getting used to wearing a butt plug can take some time, so as a guideline remember, slow and steady wins the race. Folks will usually start exploring anally with finger play, then buy a plug that is similar to the size that you enjoy the most when exploring using fingers. If the plug you’re considering seems absurdly small, that’s ok, don’t let your eyes be bigger than your hole. You can always size up later. Another option is to try an anal training kit! These kits usually come with between 3-5 plugs that gradually get bigger in size so you can increase the size of the plug you’re comfortable wearing as you feel ready over time.
