Butt Plugs

What is a Butt Plug?

A butt plug is a sex toy used for anal stimulation or to prepare the user for anal sex. Since butt plugs need to be designed for easy insertion, they usually come in conical or cylindrical shapes. Butt plugs have flared ends to prevent them from sliding too far into the anus.

Why Use a Butt Plug?

Butt plugs can be a turn-on for men and women. They’re used to stimulate the prostate gland in men or tease a woman’s G Spot from behind. Butt plugs are also an option for anal training—stretching out the muscles around the anus before a penis is inserted. There are even butt plugs with tails and bejeweled plugs that add more kink to your experience.

Types of Butt Plugs

Sex toy designers have created butt plugs from many different materials. Here are the most common types of butt plugs:

• Jelly butt plugs are soft and flexible—perfect for beginners or those looking for a gentler experience.
• Silicone butt plugs are both firm and flexible, allowing them to hug your curves. This is a quality that many people appreciate when it comes to anal play.
• Glass butt plugs provide solid stimulation and unmatched durability. You can warm or cool them prior to insertion for different sensations, and glass is easy to clean.
• Metal butt plugs can be warmed prior to use, which can make them easier to insert. Like glass, metal is easy to clean.
• Plastic butt plugs are hard and lightweight. They also tend to be more affordable than exotic materials.

The simplest anal plugs can be used to stimulate the prostate gland and G Spot, or to expand muscles to prepare for sex. Some butt plugs have textures or a vibrating bullet built in for added anal arousal, while butt plug tails come with a furry extension that lets your wild side out to play.

Tips for Your First Time Using a Butt Plug

Anal play can be an exciting change of pace. Here are tips for using a butt plug for the first time:

1. Apply a generous amount of anal lubricant to the butt plug, including the sides. Put some lube on your anus, as well. When it comes to butt plugs, friction is the enemy.
2. Take time for foreplay. Have your partner rub the area around your anus with a fingertip in order to relax the muscles.
3. Easy does it. Start with slow, gentle movements—there’s no reason to rush things.
4. Communicate during sex. Let your partner know what feels good and don’t hold back if you’re in pain. This is supposed to be fun, after all.
5. Keep it clean. Wash the butt plug shortly after use to get rid of bacteria.

If you're new to butt plugs or anal toys in general, Adam & Eve has a great Guide to Anal Toys.