Butt Plugs Guide by Sex Expert Barbara Santini
How long do you take before playing with your butt area? Buy these fascinating butt plugs, including beginners', masochists', humiliation, and novelty butt plugs, and enjoy pleasurable anal play alone or with your partner.
The butt is always overlooked when talking about sexual stimulation and intercourse. While most people only focus on the vagina, penis, and nipples during couple games, only a few dare to include the anus in the conversation. This is majorly attributed to some myths that anal play and sex are taboos; hence most people fear being linked to the acts. Further, some folks think that anal play is only for gays or lesbians. Therefore, if you are not familiar with butt toys and would like to add them to your list of bedroom essentials, here is a comprehensive guide to getting you started. Learn more about what they are and how to buy the best to kickstart your journey.
What are Butt Plugs?
According to sex experts, the anus is surrounded by numerous nerve endings that can lead to pleasurable feelings when stimulated. However, most people ignore this region during sexual intercourse or foreplay, not knowing a simple tickle can shorten their orgasmic journey. Therefore, while some people prefer using their fingers to stimulate the anus, others go a step further to incorporate specialized tools to enhance the sensations. These devices include butt plugs.
Butt plugs, also called anal or ass plugs, are bulb- or cone-shaped sex devices inserted in the anus to stretch and relax the sphincter muscles before anal sex. Initially, butt plugs were designed to be worn for a short time as the wearer prepare for steamy anal sex. However, notable advancements in the sex toy industry have seen butt plugs being used for other purposes such as bondage and intensified anal orgasms. Anal plugs are also manufactured in different shapes, including spherical, tapered, or fist-like heads.
Why Use Butt Plugs?
Butt plugs are known to deliver pleasurable sensations to internal erogenous zones found directly or indirectly through the anal canal. These regions include the prostate or P-spot for men, G-spot, C-spot, and A-spot. According to Cattrall & Levinson (2008), some women claim that they reach orgasms faster when they are stimulated through the anus, unlike vaginal penetration. Others also confirm that using anal plugs and beads gives amazing stimulation to the vaginal and anal spots.
Butt plugs are also vital in anal training. Anyone thinking about trying anal sex should have butt plugs in their essential kits to prepare the sphincter for the coming penetration. Whether you plan to have anal sex at the same moment or preparing for the future, equipping yourself with beginners’ butt plugs can save you the worries of injuries. Ass plugs are also perfect to wear outside your bedroom without other people noticing. Insert it into your ass and walk around as you feel the pleasure.
Lastly, butt plugs are essential when trying kinky or bondage games. They are suitable for training the anal canal to withstand other bondage tools such as anal speculums, probes, and vibrators. The dominant partner can also force the submissive to wear the ass plug as a reminder of who is the master in the relationship.
Types of Butt Plugs
Butt plugs are manufactured in different shapes, materials, sizes, and operation mechanisms. Here is an overview of different butt plugs to help buyers pick the right type to suit their preferences:
Beginners’ Butt Plugs
These anal toys are created for folks who have never inserted any sex toy in their anal canals. They are mostly made from super-soft materials like silicone and have tapered tips for easier insertions. Beginners' butt plugs are also small with few or no features on the surface. They have flared bases that prevent deeper penetration and make them easy to control. Some manufacturers also make butt play kits to allow starters to choose the best shape and size to use.
Masochists’ Butt Plugs
According to Reik (2013), masochism is the act of enjoying sexual pleasure from pain.Anal masochists enjoy the pleasurable feeling resulting from anal penetration and stretching that get beyond their limits. Anal masochism is also close to anal bondage, although the act can involve only one person, unlike the BDSM games that involve two people. Masochists butt plugs have extraordinary features, making them suitable for experienced users only. The features include inflatable, fist, and heavy metal butt plugs.
Butt Plugs for Intensified Anal Orgasms
Those looking for intensified anal pleasure rather than butt stretching and penetration can choose butt plugs designed for orgasms. This category includes vibrating, large, and butt plugs with clit stimulators or cock rings. These anal plugs give deep-reaching sensations while targeting the most sensitive spots such as P-spot, A-spot, G-spot, and perineum.
Novelty Ass Plugs
Some brands manufacture butt plugs with amazing features such as celebrity faces or names, tails, jewelry, and shapes. These butt plugs include the tail, classic jeweled, heart and flower-shaped, and dick-shaped butt plugs. Some users also prefer out-of-world toys with unique insertable ends, including monstrous butt plugs.
Humiliation Butt Plugs
Couples who love incorporating bondage games into their anal play can try humiliation butt plugs like tunnel and electro butt plugs. Tunnel butt plugs have hollows in the middle that leave the anus open when inserted. The dominant partner can use the space to insert the penis or other sex toys. On the other hand, electro butt plugs work by exposing the submissive partner to electric shock, leading to an orgasmic ending.
How to Use Butt Plugs
Getting the most out of your butt plug depends on the type you pick and how you use it. While using a butt plug is not as complicated as you may think, it is advisable to consider the following aspects to avoid injuries and reach the intended orgasmic climax:
Start with a Smaller Size
Sex toy experts recommend starting with small butt plugs to allow your sphincter muscles to adapt to the penetration. The toy should also have a tapered tip for easier insertion and a flared base to prevent it from sinking in the rectum. Moreover, beginners should start with butt plugs with thinner necks to allow their anal openings to clamp on them and prevent slipping out.
Pick the Safest Material
Like other sex toys, butt plugs are also made from different materials such as silicone, stainless steel, rubber, jelly, and glass. Always pick a body-safe, non-porous, and easy-to-maintain material like silicone. Glass and metal are also medically safe materials, though they are expensive and only suitable for experienced folks.
Don’t Forget the Lubricant
Always equip yourself with a bottle of compatible anal lubricant before the party begins. Remember, the anus is not self-lubricating; hence artificial lubrication is a must to prevent bruising the delicate muscles and enhance pleasure.Lubrication is very important as explained by Angel (2022). Moreover, Wilson et al. (2017) explains that lubricants are used to wet the genitals during procreative sex.
Remember to Set the Mood
Getting in the erotic mood gets you ready for penetration and eliminates any fear associated with anal play. If you are alone, you can start with playing with other erogenous zones such as the nipples, clit, or perineum to arouse yourself. You can also play with your fingers around the butthole to relax it for the coming penetration.
Frequently Asked Questions About Butt Plugs
Why Do People Use Butt Plugs?
The following are some of the reasons why people use butt plugs;
Orgasms
Sayin (2012) state that the anal canal has many nerve endings and is an erogenous zone. Since the anal canal is near the prostate and the vagina, it is common to stimulate the anus for sexual pleasure.Men enjoy butt plugs since the toy stimulates the gland, which may lead to a prostate orgasm. Some butt plugs are specially designed to reach the prostate.
Kinky Adventures
For people who love anal sex and are into kinky sex, the butt plug is a must-have. You can have them during role-play, outdoor, and when you want a double penetration effect, you may wear one during vaginal sex.
Stretching the Butt Hole
You may want your butt-hole to get bigger. The butt plug can help you achieve this when you gradually use the next size to stretch your butt-hole to the size you want.
Which is the Best Lube for Butt Plugs?
The secret to using a butt plug is lubrication. If you attempt to insert the plug without lubricating, the pain you'll feel might scare you into avoiding them. Lubricate and massage the butt-hole. Before inserting the butt plug, you should try inserting fingers. Using a butt plug also requires foreplay to distract your mind. You could be kissing and having vaginal sex while inserting the butt plug. According to Kreuter et al. (2011), foreplay makes one relax and enjoy sex.
How Long Can I Stay With a Butt Plug Plugged In?
The time that most manufacturers have set is 2-3 hours, but the truth is that you can keep the butt plugs in you for long hours. You can wear your butt plug for more than 3 hours, but you need to increase the time gradually so that you don't damage the anal canal until you can have them for the longest time.
Can I Use a Butt Plug While Pregnant?
Some pregnant women are genuinely worried about vaginal sex, so they prefer to use the anal canal to satisfy their sexual urges. Wearing butt plugs while pregnant is okay unless the doctor has advised against it. However, the pregnant female's sexual anatomy is not centered only on the vagina and the womb. Activities in the anal canal can affect the pregnancy too. For instance, if your placenta is resting lower than normal, a condition is known as placenta previa. A butt plug can damage the placenta. According to Shi et al. (2015), pregnant mothers may suffer from hemorrhoids and constipation. This makes the use of butt plugs a bad idea. If a pregnant woman has any medical concerns, she should seek the doctor's advice before using the butt plug.
The best advice is always to talk to your doctor. Be open and honest with them. If they say that you'll be fine using butt plugs, then go right ahead. However, if they advise against it, you should always follow their advice.
How Do I Choose the Best Butt Plug Size?
It's normal to wonder about the size that is perfect for you. The general tip is to start small. Most importantly, you need to pick the butt plug you are psychologically ready for. It doesn't matter if the butt plug is as small as your pinkie finger. If your mind feels that you cannot cope with it, you'll not be able to push the butt-plug into your butt. Using butt plugs starts with the mind.
Which is the Best Way to Clean My Butt Plug?
You should read the manufacturer's instructions to be sure of how to keep your butt plugs clean. However, Taormino (2006) state that you should clean the butt plugs with soap and water or with a sex toy cleaner.
Store your plugin in a clean, dry place where it won't get damaged. If it comes with a storage bag or box, use it.
What Should I Do When My Butt Plug Gets Stuck?
The butt plug is cone-shaped. The narrower side gets into your butt, and the other end is flared so that the butt plug does not go too far inside you. You may think that the butt plug is unlikely, but it's possible, especially if you use a smaller butt plug. It will be tempting to do all you can to get the butt-plug out but do not try too hard. Head to the hospital and get professional help.
Can I Wear My Butt Plug While Asleep?
It may be tempting to leave your butt plug in during the night, but it's a bad idea because you are not conscious. Anything can go wrong. Take it off and continue with the fun the next morning.
Are Butt Plugs Safe?
According to Savom et al. (2022), butt plugs are safe. They are shaped like a cone and have a narrow end to enter your butt-hole, and the other end is flared so that the butt -plug does not go too far into the anal canal.
However, it is important to precautions while using anal plugs. Therefore, you need to observe the following precautions;
Using Lube
Anytime you insert anything in the butt, you should use lube because, unlike the vagina, the anus does not produce lubrication. You use lube to make it so that you may have painless fun and prevent injuries. When you use lube, you can even stretch your anus further to reach your size without tearing your butt hole.
Hygiene Matters
Washing and disinfecting the butt- plug is important because the butt has fecal germs. You shouldn't share your butt plugs because you could get sexual infections. According to Wood et al. (2017), cleaning of sex toys is important to avoid contracting infections such as bacterial vaginosis. If you want to share your butt plug, use a condom. If you can handle and use the butt plug while conscious about hygiene, you'll enjoy using your butt plugs with fewer risks.
Your Health Issues
If you have, or have had, health issues like hemorrhoids and anal injuries, you should avoid using butt plugs. Hegde, Trombold, & Dominguez (2020) describes hemorrhoids as an example of anal pain. You will need to consult your doctor for professional advice before using the butt plugs. You may feel embarrassed about it, but there's nothing that good doctors haven't seen.
Butt Plugs Safety Tips
- Always clean your toys with the recommended toy cleaner to kill all the bacteria and minimize infections.
- Include a park of condoms if you plan to share your butt plugs with short-term partners.
- Start with slow penetration and increase the thrusting or vibrating speed once you become adapted to the sensations.
- Avoid using the butt plug for vaginal penetration to prevent infecting the vagina with anal bacteria.
- Store your butt plugs in their storage bags or a clean and moisture-free place.
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