The anal muscles are naturally very tight but there are several reasons why people want them stretched out some. Various materials give you the chance to experience the difference between metal, silicone or even glass while you learn. Use a lubed finger (if you feel comfortable) to put some lube inside your body—you can also use a lube shooter for this. O’Neill recommends this plug set from Maude because it grows with you, for both beginners and those more experienced with anal play.

Whether you're new to anal sex or an advanced user of derriere-focused devices, Monica Grover, MD, a Westchester, New York-based double board-certified obstetrician-gynecologist and Chief Medical Officer at VSPOT, says safety is key when experimenting with butt play. O'Reilly also points out that removal can be easier if you've orgasmed during anal play, as orgasms relax the pelvic floor. Why It's Worth It: This is the only butt plug on the market that uses rotating beads in the base to imitate the feeling of rimming or analingus.Saynt recommends choosing softer materials over hard ones, like metal, if you want to prevent discomfort and bleeding. Sex educator Luna Matatas—who hosts B-Vibe’s podcast all about anal sex, The Plug, says that Fuze’s Pleasure Plug is “a great warm-up butt plug” for your first time dabbling with anal play. Ortmann refers to trios like these as "Cindy, Jan, and Marcias": They're sisters of different sizes.

And if you've ever been edging…edging…edging…and then your vibe dies, you'll appreciate Ditto's low power alert, so you won't get stranded during your session. I can’t recommend enough the importance of only introducing any anal play when you’re already highly aroused,” she says. The color selection not only means both men and women can experience the plugs, but you can match the color to your personality. What’s more, the Ditto’s base extends to sit snugly in your perineum (the highly sensitive region between your anus and genitals), letting those amazing vibes spread even farther.The cradle-style base fits super comfortably between the cheeks no matter what position you’re in,” says Lisa Finn, sex educator and brand manager for Babeland.

While the inner sphincter cannot be consciously controlled—it’s an involuntary muscle—with practice, it’s possible to consciously loosen up the outer sphincter.Expert Tip: It comes in four different sizes of girth, including the slender one-inch option pictured here, so you can choose the size best suited for your needs. Since plugs are mostly meant to sit still in your body, they’re the perfect starting point to introduce your body to the joys of anal penetration— but plan on using dildos to practice an in-and-out motion we’ll get into more below. One string boasts diamond-shaped notches of different girths while the other treats you to classic, rounded bulbs that are as easy to pull out as they are to put in.

Of course, it is also a lot of fun to go through this process so you’ll be enjoying every minute of it while it is happening! They tend to have toys that range from small to large, so you can start off with something easy to use before working up to the bigger ones. The Pure Plug, like the wand, has a gentle curve and thin base that make it easy for rocking into sensitive spots like the prostate, Finn says. The rechargeable Princette Puppypus vibe from Cute Little Fuckers makes for an adorable anal adventure,” says Queen. Pim likes the versatility of this toy, and the way that it starts tiny and gradually gets wider as you move down its shaft, so that you can ease into larger penetration at your own pace.Her work has been published in Teen Vogue, Paper Magazine, Byrdie, Coveteur, The Zoe Report, and StyleCaster. One tester said that it has a goldilocks size, and the the capable vibration adds an added layer of pleasure during solo play. Some of them even sport fantastic jewels, so you’ll be proud to keep them in your collection no matter how experienced you become.