17 Best Butt Plugs for Extra Backdoor Action

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Things You Should Know About Butt Plugs

Before buying your new toy, learning all the facts is essential. Is it only for you or your partner as well? Is this your first anal plug? What size would feel best? Unfortunately, no manufacturer will be able to answer what the perfect butt plug is for you, but here are some of the things that matter most when searching for butt plugs:

• Type: Butt plugs are extremely popular in the anal sex toy industry, so various designs and shapes exist. Some of the most popular models include standard butt plugs, tail butt plugs, jeweled butt plugs, vibrating butt plugs, prostate massagers, anal training kits, and inflatable butt plugs. What feels good inside you depends on what you typically like in anal play, what you want to experience, and what you can take.
• Size: For all the beginners out there, it’s worth mentioning that there are many anal plug kits out there with varying plug sizes designed to introduce you to the butt plug world and gradually help you stretch and take larger sizes as you get more experienced.
• Material: Several materials are used for butt plugs: silicone, metal, glass, hard plastic, clay, wood, rubber, Cyberskin, and jelly. The most common materials are silicone, metal, and glass, which are phthalate-free and body-safe. While hard plastic, rubber, and jelly are more affordable, they often contain harmful chemicals for the body and are not as comfortable to use due to the way they are made. It’s best to avoid butt plugs made of these materials, especially jelly, known to have toxic ingredients.
• Vibration: Despite their small size, butt plugs can have potent motors. These motors produce vibrations at varying levels, especially advanced models, allowing users to adjust the vibration speed to their liking for advanced stimulation. Some models even come with remote control, allowing solo or partner play. In addition, advanced models have incorporated different vibration speeds and patterns that make the vibrating butt plug experience even more satisfying.
• Base: These toys are meant to be inserted in delicate, tight places. Usually, they have a tight neck on which the anal muscles retract and stick together and a base used for gripping the plug and maneuvering it inside and out of the hole. Most models feature a rounded, often jewel-decorated base, a handle, or a finger loop. While handles and finger loops provide a firmer grip, the round designs often come in interesting shapes (i.e., heart) or have a decorative piece at the bottom for an added dazzling flare.
• Durability: When we discuss durability, we refer to the ability of the product to last and endure within its functionality as a long-lasting and wearable product. Many users want to wear the plug throughout the day, but for you to be able to do this, it needs to be sturdy and durable enough to withstand the friction and pressure of sitting and walking.
• Features: Anal plugs may include advanced features like motion sensors that react to specific movements and remote control options that allow partners to control and tease the wearer from a distance. Some models also have features designed to stimulate other parts of your body besides the anus. Ridged perineum pads will provide an added level of stimulation that will give the user an elevated experience and get them to orgasm more intensely.
• Maintenance: Butt plugs are one of the most straight forward toys to clean and maintain. Running them under warm water or wiping them with a sex toy cleaner is usually enough to prepare them for the next round. However, some low-grade models may require more work, so it’s worth considering before buying a new plug.