Best Vibrating Butt Plugs

Choosing the right vibrating butt plug comes down to a few key features: size, material, base design, and control type. Knowing what to look for in each can help you narrow down your options and find one that suits your body, preferences, and experience level.

A flared, wide base. Any toy made for anal use needs a base that stays outside the body. Without one, the toy can slide in farther than intended and become difficult to remove safely. That's a general safety standard for anal toys, not a feature unique to any one brand, and every option worth considering below is built with a flared or widened base for that reason.

A body-safe, nonporous material. Materials like 100% silicone don't absorb bacteria the way porous materials can, which makes them easier to clean thoroughly between uses. It's why almost every vibrating butt plug worth considering, including every one named here, is silicone-bodied.

A size that fits where you're starting from. Insertable length and width vary a lot across vibrating plugs, and a size that works well for one person can feel different for another, even among first-timers. There's no single "right" size, just the one that matches your own experience and comfort.

A control method you'll actually use. Vibrating plugs come with onboard buttons, handheld remotes, or app control over Bluetooth, sometimes in combination. None is objectively better. The right one is whichever lets you adjust speed and pattern without fumbling for it mid-use.

New to butt plugs or still figuring out if one is right for you? Start with Adam & Eve's guide to what butt plugs are instead. If you already know you're interested in a vibrating style, keep reading to compare features and find the right fit for you.

Once you know the basic criteria, the next step is matching them to how you actually plan to use the toy. If this is your first vibrating plug, a smaller size and simpler controls tend to suit a first attempt, since there's less to manage while you're still getting used to the sensation. That doesn't mean a larger or more feature-heavy plug is wrong for a beginner, just that it's usually a bigger learning curve to start with.

Control method matters just as much as size. If you like the idea of sharing control, a remote or app-controlled plug lets a partner take an active role at whatever pace you set together. If you'd rather keep control to yourself, a single onboard button does the job without involving anyone else. Some anal toys can also reach areas that feel good for people with a prostate, which is part of why vibration, pulsation, and gentle rotation can feel noticeably different from a plug that just sits still.

Think about where and how you plan to use your vibrating butt plug, whether that's solo at home, with a partner, in the shower, or in situations where discretion matters. Features like waterproofing, battery life, charging time, and whether the remote is waterproof can all affect your choice. These details vary by product, so check the specifications rather than assuming they're the same across a brand or price range.

If you're exploring anal toys for the first time and want to consider options beyond vibrating butt plugs, Adam & Eve's guide to beginner anal sex toys is a helpful place to start.

Vibrating butt plugs vary in how they're controlled, the features they offer, and how they're designed to fit. These five picks showcase different options, from app-controlled vibration to rotating beads and graduated sizing.

App-controlled, for solo play or syncing with a partner: Lovense Hush 2. This silicone plug connects to the free Lovense app over Bluetooth, with an onboard button as backup control. Built-in settings give you three vibration speeds and four pulsation patterns, while the app adds programmable patterns and audio-sync modes. It comes in four sizes, from X-Small (3.86 inches insertable, 1 inch wide) up to Large (5.16 inches insertable, 2.25 inches wide), with a flexible neck and a wide safety base that doubles as the charging contact point. It's fully waterproof and charges on a magnetic cable, with the smallest size ready in about 40 minutes for roughly two hours of use and the largest taking closer to two and a half hours for well over eleven hours of use.

Remote-controlled, built for dual stimulation: Ass-Sation Remote Thrusting Power Plug. This Nasstoys design pairs a 5-inch, 1.5-inch-wide insertable shaft with a separate arm built to stimulate the taint, attached to a stretchy, ring-style base meant for simultaneous external stimulation. A handheld remote, or the manual button at the base, controls eight thrusting functions and eight vibration functions, independently or together. The plug itself is waterproof and charges over USB with magnetic contacts, offering about an hour of runtime per charge and taking up to two hours to fully charge. The remote runs on a single CR2032 battery and should only be wiped clean, never submerged.

Remote-controlled, with rotation: Adam & Eve Carl Vibrating & Rimming Anal Plug. Made from silicone and ABS plastic described on its product page as hypoallergenic, Carl has a 5-inch insertable length, a 1.75-inch diameter, and a T-shaped flared base for secure retention. Its wireless remote and direct base controls combine ten vibration modes with three independent rotation speeds for its spinning beads, for thirty total combinations. It's waterproof, charges over USB in about two hours for up to sixty minutes of runtime, and the product page specifically recommends charging it with a USB wall charger.

Simple button control, built for a first plug: Bump Rechargeable Anal Vibe. Vedo's Bump is a hypoallergenic silicone plug with a 4.5-inch insertable length, a 1-inch shaft diameter, and a flared safety base designed to limit how far it can go. A single power button cycles through ten vibration functions, mixing speeds and pulsation patterns. Its tapered tip and smaller overall profile are built for easier entry, and it's waterproof enough for shower or bath use, charging on a cable for up to sixty minutes of runtime per roughly two-hour charge.

A graduated set for building up over time: Adam & Eve Rechargeable Vibrating Anal Trainer Kit. This kit pairs three silicone-and-ABS plugs in progressive sizes (Small at 3.98 by 1.28 inches, Medium at 4.5 by 1.43 inches, and Large at 5.03 by 1.59 inches) with one rechargeable bullet vibrator that inserts into each plug's base. That shared bullet supplies nine vibration functions, including speeds, pulsation, and patterns, across whichever size is in use. The kit is waterproof enough for the shower, with up to sixty minutes of runtime per roughly ninety-minute charge.

Which one makes the most sense depends less on the brand and more on what you actually want to control: app-based programmability, a remote built for dual stimulation, rotation on top of vibration, a straightforward single button for a first plug, or room to size up as you go.

Lubrication is especially important when using a vibrating butt plug because the anus doesn't produce its own lubrication. Planned Parenthood recommends using lubricant to reduce friction and help prevent irritation or small tears. Water-based lubricant is a practical choice for the five plugs featured above, as their care instructions call for it and don't recommend silicone lubricant with their silicone bodies.

Need a lubricant to get started? Adam & Eve carries water-based anal lubricants designed for comfortable use.

Taking time to relax and using plenty of lube before inserting a plug can help lower the risk of tearing or irritation, especially the first few times, according to Go Ask Alice, Columbia University's health education service. Going slower than you think you need gives your body more time to adjust to size and sensation, so pace yourself and stop if anything feels forced.

Cleaning also depends on what you bought. A fully silicone plug body can generally be washed thoroughly with warm, soapy water or a dedicated toy cleaner, which is part of why nonporous materials like silicone are recommended for anal toys in the first place, per Planned Parenthood. Anything with a separate remote or handheld control, like the Ass-Sation, needs that piece wiped down rather than submerged or rinsed.

If you're using a remote or app-controlled plug with a partner, check in with them about pace and intensity the same way you would with anything else you're trying together, and let either of you adjust or stop whenever something doesn't feel right. Sharing control can be part of the appeal if that's what you're both interested in, but it's not a better or more serious way to use the toy than keeping control to yourself.

It's normal for the same size or control method to feel different from one person to the next, even among people trying their first vibrating plug. That's part of why starting smaller and simpler makes sense as a first purchase: there's less to adjust to while you figure out what you actually like. Give yourself permission to go slower, use more lube than you think you need, and stop and reposition if something feels off rather than pushing through it.

If you have hemorrhoids, an anal fissure, unexplained rectal bleeding, or notice significant anal pain, talk with a healthcare professional before using any anal toy, vibrating or not.

Considering the base, material, size, and control method can help you compare the five plugs and decide which one best fits your needs and preferences.  Browse the full Butt Plugs category at Adam & Eve to compare these and other options, and consider pairing your choice with a water-based lubricant and a toy cleaner to keep care simple.