Beginners guide to penis plugs and urethral sounds

As a beginner in the sex toys world, it's best to start with smaller sizes before graduating to bigger ones later. For instance, you should begin with a relatively thin plug for your first-ever urethral play.

Among the most popular devices for arousal, pleasure, and sexual experimentation are the urethral sounds and penis plugs. They're used by numerous men in attaining a different level of sexual stimulation. The tools can serve various purposes, including sex and role plays, masturbation, and medical functions. It's best to learn their use, but first, let's understand them in detail.

The difference between penis plugs and urethral sounds

A penis plug and a urethral sound have common factors. They're both used in urethral games and get inserted into the penis. The main difference is seen in their work and functions. For penis plugs, they're available in numerous shapes and textures. They also have a shorter and smaller size, perfect for first-timers. Their different designs imply multiple sensations. Conversely, urethral sounds are basically longer, hence they can be for deeper pleasure in the urethra. They imitate real equipment used by doctors for examination. They're mostly smooth but strong. Some feature a curved for sitting well in the urethral curves to enable deep prostate massage and stimulation.

Getting started

A few things need prioritization to use penis plugs and urethral sounds; for a beginner, it's important to get appropriate tools for your level. This is because it's almost impossible, to begin with, longer and thicker devices with a narrower urethra, you first need to train and stretch it more. The urethral tubes should be larger for you to advance. This can be achieved by getting urethral trainers and enhancers. As a beginner, selecting the most suitable urethral sex toy is the start of life's pleasure. When you go shopping, ask for the men's penis plug starter pack. You may have it unwrapped to have a look and begin asking various questions about it. The following is a step-by-step guide.

After receiving your toy, feel it in the palms to ensure it’s smooth with no sharp bits and irregularities. It’s best that you do this because some people have reported that they sliced their urethral duct. It may be frustrating having to explain this to a doctor when in need of a checkup. Therefore, it's a guide to note with keenness.

After certainty that the tool is safe, get an ant-bacterial cleaning agent for washing before the first use and after every use. You can also keep it in boiling water. The plug or sound will be getting in your body, therefore, it has to be sterilized to prevent infection spread.

For plugs dipped in hot water, allow them time to cool and insert when warm.

Get a lube. Most individuals with interest in these toys' pleasure prefer using water-based or surgilube. The two are wonderful lube types, however, their water gets absorbed by the urethra, hence one has to keep reapplying.

This step is essential, just like the first procedure is to a first-timer. Tune in your best and most favorite beats, calm down and breathe gently. As you apply the lube, start gathering happy and pleasurable thoughts. You can also direct your eyes to the penis. Relax even more, and when inserting, please avoid forcing it. Let it drive in comfortably. If not, breathe in even more gently and add more lube.

Slide it in slowly by slowly. If this step is done right, the toy gets in with no resistance or discomfort. Forcing it in can be painful, and it might overwhelm you, consequently it may be the last attempt all your life.

At this moment, with the plug inside, you may not have erected yet, but feel stimulated. Now begin pulling the device out and returning it slowly. Later, you can increase the pace, but it'd be best to go slowly as you listen to your body for newbies. Watch out for any negative sensations. Stay on the process until you reach the climax.

Afterward, remove and check your plug. Head to the bathroom for urination and check your urine. Is it spotted? If yes, it's normal, especially for beginners. However, you shouldn't feel any uneasiness or pain. Then, sterilize to clean for the following use.

Safety precautions

Never use random objects for urethral plays. You can possibly contract infections and get injured. The best way to prevent this is by using specific toys meant for the purpose.

After cleaning your toy, please sanitize it with an alcohol swab to provide additional sterilization.

Sterilization before use is key, more so when made from materials, such as stainless steel and silicone. Immerse it in boiling water for at least three to five minutes.

Please avoid indulging in urethral plays if you’re prone to UTIs. If you do, high chances of contracting the infections more frequently are high.

Suppose you feel sharp pain during a urethral play, please stop immediately. Do the same if you feel some areas hurting more than others.

Other warning signs for seeking medical attention after using the toys are bleeding, unusual discharge, cramping, fever, and prolonged pain.

Before choosing a urethral sound or plug, please start by familiarizing with them to help make a suitable choice.

Types of urethral plugs and sounds:

Plugs

• Solid penis plug: - It lacks an opening, hence your pee and ejaculated are locked.
• Tapered penis plug: - From the name, it has a tapered base for smooth insertion.

Sounds

• Dittle: - It’s a straight rod having a flat base and rounded tip.
• Hegar sounds: - Has an S-shaped curve with two varied diameters at the ends.
• Pratt: - Has more curving than Hegar, with two varied sizes at the tips.

The bottom line

If you choose either a penis plug or urethral sounding or both, consider one with a tapered base and rounded tip. The two features are great for allowing easier entry. By doing so, you'll have an easy time to adapt using the toy at the beginning. It's also best to only graduate to larger toys after some experience with the newbies' starter pack.