How to Choose a Vibrating Butt Plug

What is a Vibrating Butt Plug?

A vibrating butt plug is almost the same in shape and size as a regular butt plug, with the exception that it vibrates. These usually come in a conical or spade-like shape with a narrow tip, broad body, and narrow neck that is easy to insert and remove. Still, the addition of the vibrations makes the entire user experience more comfortable, as the vibrations, especially on low hum, help relax the sphincter and enhance the experience. These are usually made from high-quality materials that are body-safe, effortless to use, and clean.

How to Choose a Vibrating Butt Plug?

Choosing a vibrating butt plug is fun, but you must know what you are looking for. The main thing you need to consider is your experience level, as you need to get a beginner-friendly model if you are starting out with anal toys. The choice of material is also crucial, as you want a model made from body-safe materials that are easy to use. So, here is our expert guide on how to choose a vibrating butt plug:

• Design – the design of your vibrating butt plug is the main thing to consider, as you should get a vibrating butt plug with a smooth, narrow body that is easy to insert. You can get a larger, textured model if you have experience using butt plugs, as the texture helps trap lube and can enhance the sensations.
• Material – we recommend you only buy vibrating butt plugs made from body-safe materials like silicone, glass or metal. However, silicone is the trusty choice, as it is body-safe, non-porous, and comfortable to use, and it is compatible only with water-based lubes.
• Length & Diameter – the size of the vibrating butt plug you select is crucial for safe and comfy use. We recommend don’t be overzealous to go for the largest models, as things are relatively tight back there, and even a smaller vibrating butt plug can bring mighty sensations.
• Vibrations – the vibrating butt plugs vibrate (obviously), and you can use them in manual and vibrating modes. Look at the product descriptions we provide to learn of the different vibrations and other functionalities your chosen vibrating butt plug comes with, like a remote controller, app connectivity, and other features.
• Additional Features – regarding features, since we are discussing vibrating butt plugs, under extra features, we can consider the rotations on the neck of the butt plug, an inflatable option, and even a suction cup base.

Types of Vibrating Butt Plugs

The vibrating butt plugs, which some also refer to as anal vibrators, come in an excellent selection of models, where besides the basic vibrating features, you can also choose between other options, including textures, materials, and models with extra features, like the following:

• Silicone Vibrating Butt Plugs – these are models made from silicone that are body-safe, smooth, non-porous, and effortless to use. The silicone vibrating butt plugs are perfect for many, as the material is very comfortable and heats up to body temperature in moments.
• Metal Vibrating Butt Plugs – these are made from metal, usually stainless steel, that is smooth, body-safe, and cool to the touch. The metal butt plugs are heavier than other models, are more suited for experienced users, and are compatible with all lubes.
• Glass Vibrating Butt Plugs – glass is a good option for butt plugs, but not so much for vibrating butt plugs, and you’ll find very few vibrating models made from glass. Still, these are body-safe, non-porous, and are compatible with all lubes.
• Textured Vibrating Butt Plugs – these are vibrating butt plugs usually made from silicone that have textured grooves on the surface that add to the sensations, tease the nerve endings in the anus, and even trap lube for more comfortable use.

Benefits of Using Vibrating Butt Plugs

When done correctly, anal play is exciting and intensely pleasurable, but when you add in the vibrations, things really go up a notch. Here we list the benefits that you can expect when you add a vibrating butt plug to your sexy activities:

• Enhanced pleasure – butt plug play is satisfactory, but the added vibrations really enhance the sensations and the pleasure. You can use your butt plug as a manual toy and engage the vibrations when you need something extra, which is always an excellent option to have.
• Anal training – you can train your anus for anal sex with the use of correct butt plugs, and the vibrations can really help relax the anus and train it for insertion or something larger than a butt plug, like a penis.
• Prostate stimulation – guys benefit significantly from using a vibrating butt plug, as it is perfect for stimulating the prostate or P-spot. Guys can either use a vibrating butt plug, a butt plug for men or can get a specific prostate massager that is ergonomically designed for targeted P-spot stimulation.

Tips to Safely Use a Vibrating Butt Plug

If you are careful when you use your vibrating butt plug, the risk is practically nonexistent. Still, you need to be mindful of your safety and heed our advice on safe vibrating butt plug use:

• Prepare for anal play – before you start with anal toys, you need to prepare your body for anal, which includes having a bowel movement and then washing your bum with soap and water. Some people even prefer to make an anal douche to rinse the inside of the anus for a cleaner feel.
• Use compatible lube – lube is necessary for anal play, as the anus is not self-lubricating. Thus, you must use a water-based lube with a silicone vibrating butt plug, and you can use a silicone-based lube with a glass or metal butt plug.
• Charge the vibrating butt plug - make sure the butt plug is fully charged before playtime, and check to see if the remote has power. This way, you can safely engage in your sexy playtime without worrying that the vibrations will die out on you during use.
• Learn the controls - before you start playing, learn the controls of your vibrating butt plug, and make sure you scroll through all the settings, so you will know what to expect. Press all the buttons on the remote or the control panel on the butt plug and see what each one does, so you don’t ruin your fun by pressing the wrong button during use.
• Start with a clean vibrating butt plug – always wash your vibrating butt plug before and after every use, as it goes up the butt, which harbors bacteria. We suggest you wash your vibrating butt plugs with antibacterial soap or rinse with sex toy cleaner and warm water, and sterilize them occasionally with a 5% bleach solution or UV sanitizer.
• Start slow – always start slowly inserting the vibrating butt plug up the anus, and add a good amount of lube. Don’t force the butt plug instantly inside, but slowly push the butt plug against the anus until you feel it relaxing and letting the butt plug inside. Listen to your body, and only after the butt plug is safely seated in your bum should you engage the vibrations, and always start with the lowest setting, working your way up.

The vibrating butt plugs add a new dimension to anal play, and we hope our guide to choosing a vibrating butt plug is helpful. Please check out our blog, where you’ll find a myriad of other helpful guides on choosing and using sex toys. We invite you to browse our sex toy store, where we carry a fantastic selection of sex toys, ranging from anal toys to vibrators, dildos, male toys, BDSM tools, and so much more.