Best Anal Dildo

The best anal dildo is the one that thrills and satisfies you. You'll want to look for four types of criteria: a wide/safety base that stays outside your body, a material that feels nice and is easy to clean, a size and tip you enjoy, and a shape that matches the kind of movement you're after.

The base is the one detail worth being strict about. The Sexuality Education Resource Center, a nonprofit sexual health organization, recommends that any toy meant to go into the anus should have a flared base. Since your anal muscles can draw an object inward, this keeps your anal dildo safely in place. Flared or safety bases also give you something to hold onto for easier insertion and removal. Most toys designed for anal play include this.

Anal dildos at Adam & Eve are made specifically for anal use. They're often smaller than other dildos, and they usually have a flared base so the toy stays exactly where you put it. Don't forget to shop for lube when you're looking for anal dildos. A 2025 clinical review of lubricant use in Canadian Family Physician cites lubricant as particularly beneficial to anal sex.

Are you just starting out with anal toys? It's a good rule of thumb to begin with smaller and slimmer styles. Sizing up later is easy. But going too wide usually means the toy sits unused in a drawer. A tapered tip or graduated design can help you out here. It gives you better control over how much you're taking in.

To use a specific example, the Jollipops Smooth Anal Dildo gives you five inches of insertable length, tapering from roughly half an inch at the tip to about an inch at its widest. Its flared suction cup base can stick to a smooth surface if you want to play hands-free. Many fans would consider that to be a reliable size for beginners. You can filter Adam & Eve anal dildos by insertable length and width, so it's easy to find the right size.

As far as shape is concerned - what do you want to do? A straight or gently tapered toy suits steady in-and-out movement. A curved or angled tip is the one to look for if you want to reach the prostate. Not sure where yours is? The National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases describes the prostate as a walnut-shaped gland sitting in front of the rectum, just below the bladder.

Firmness changes the feel of a dildo more than you might expect. A flexible toy bends as your body does, while a rigid one in metal or glass can transmit every bit of pressure you apply. Some people love that firm sensation. Others find it's more than they want early on. But please do experiment, because you might end up enjoying both.

Of course they all offer different looks, but the real differences are in the level of firmness, friendliness to temperature play, lube compatibility, and ease of cleaning. Columbia University's health promotion service recommends products made of silicone, stainless steel, or glass, noting that these can be disinfected without damaging the toy. Users with sensitivities should note that silicone and glass are hypoallergenic. The same point comes from the Sexuality Education Resource Center, which advises that a sex toy should be made of material that is easy to clean and not porous. Porous means that the surface can absorb fluid, so it's much harder to clean.

Here's a breakdown of common choices:

• Silicone. Non-porous and easy to clean, flexible enough to move with you, and warms or cools fairly quickly. Just remember that silicone-based lube can degrade a silicone toy, so you'll always want to use yours with water-based lube.
• Glass. Non-porous, rigid, smooth, and easy to inspect for damage. Glass dildos take any lubricant you like and hold temperature, so a warm or cool rinse can change the sensation before you begin.
• Stainless steel. Non-porous and firm like glass, with noticeable weight behind it. That weight is the real difference, and it's something steel fans really appreciate.
• TPE and jelly. Soft and forgiving, and common in beginner-friendly shapes, but porous. Cover a porous toy with a fresh condom and clean it as thoroughly as you're able to preserve the life of the toy.

Note: A dildo is made for movement, while a butt plug is shaped to settle in and stay put. That's why Adam & Eve keeps them in separate categories. If a curved shape and prostate contact are the specific things you're after, prostate toys are built for that purpose. For a more gradual approach and easy exploration, anal training kits are a simple way to get started.

Plan on plenty of lube from the start. Anal tissue doesn't produce its own lubrication the way the vagina does, so you'll need to add some form of lubrication. It's a good idea to use more than feels necessary, and reapply the moment things start to feel dry. If you become uncomfortable, stop.

Which type of lubricant you choose depends on the toy. Water-based lubricants are the easiest type to clean up, though they can dry out faster and some may become sticky. Silicone-based products last longest and feel more slippery. But silicone-based lubricants can degrade silicone-containing sex toys. If you're not sure which way to go, water-based lube is a safe choice for all toys and condoms. On the other hand, silicone-based lube may be a better match for glass or steel, where there's no danger of it affecting the toy. The thicker formulas in anal lubes are made with this kind of play in mind. One more compatibility note comes from the same review and from Cornell Health's condom and lubricant guidance: oil-based lubricants can damage latex condoms.

Pacing is the other half of comfort. Give yourself time to relax before inserting anything. Keep breathing. Let the anal dildo's tapered tip do the work instead of pushing. If something feels sharp, tight, or just wrong, stop and take a break rather than pushing through it. Anal dildos can be a great way to explore what feels good to you and to warm up before anal play. If you're using them with a partner, the person receiving should set the pace and say when something should change. Agreeing on that out loud beforehand can help you both become more relaxed, comfortable, and able to have a good experience.

Cleaning an anal toy is simple. Columbia University's health promotion service recommends washing with soap and water and drying the toy thoroughly after each use. This is also the care instruction Adam & Eve publishes on its own anal dildos. A dedicated toy cleaner can also assist your cleaning routine.

Storage matters more than you might think. Adam & Eve advises you not to store anal dildos touching each other, because on occasion different materials can react to each other. Keep your toys in storage bags, a separate drawer, or even keep them in the boxes they arrive in, and you're all set. Periodically inspect your toys to ensure they're in good working order; dispose of anything that isn't.

Sharing anal dildos comes with risks. The Sexuality Education Resource Center advises putting a fresh condom on a sex toy every time it's shared between partners. This helps prevent passing along infections and keeps the toy cleaner, too. The same logic covers moving a toy from one part of the body to another. A toy that's been used anally must be washed or get a fresh condom before it goes anywhere else.

Beyond that, playing with a partner can add more dimensions to your toy play, and the safety rules stay exactly the same. Handing the movement of a toy over to someone else lets you relax and simply enjoy what you're feeling. A flared base with a suction cup lets you set the toy on a firm surface and control the depth with your own body instead. Talk about what's working while it's happening, and adjust as you go rather than trying to power through discomfort.

You already know what you're looking for: a flared safety base you can hold, a material you can clean, a design that lets you set the pace, and a shape built for the movement you want. Everything past that depends on your personal preference.

When you're ready to compare options, browse anal dildos at Adam & Eve and filter by material, dimensions, and more. Add anal lube to the same order if you don't have any on hand, because you'll need some. A toy cleaner is a great addition and keeps the care routine easy. If you'd rather look around before settling on a single toy, the full dildo selection and anal toys categories are both worth a look before you decide.