A Small Butt Plug Could Be Your First Anal Toy
If you’re a first timer to anal play, this little plug could be your perfect match. It’s slim for easy insertion, body-safe and pretty chic to boot.
Like all plugs, it’s important to prep the anal area with plenty of lube and slowly increase pressure and duration. Here are a few key things to keep in mind: a flared base, a comfortably tapered tip and a quick-release valve.
Size
A butt plug is a great option for those who want to stimulate their anal canal while doing everyday activities, and it’s especially popular with people with prostates. When sized properly and paired with an ample amount of lube, butt plugs can feel amazing when used alone or with clitoral stimulation, or even during clitoral penetration, penetrative sex, or masturbation.
When choosing a butt plug, it’s important to consider insertable length (or length from tip to base). However, it’s also helpful to look at width, or diameter, which refers to how wide the plug is at its widest point. For instance, a slim beginner butt plug like the Lovehoney Classic Silicone Extra Petite Beginner’s Butt Plug is small and narrow, making it ideal for newbies who aren’t ready to upgrade to something bigger just yet.
Alternatively, you can opt for a larger butt plug that has a T-bar base. These small butt plug bases are designed with safety in mind, and they ensure that the plug won’t slip all the way into the anal. The wider base may also help you to feel more secure as you play. And, of course, there are also anal training kits that can be a fun way to slowly increase the size of your butt plugs without too much discomfort. These kits come with multiple sizes of butt plugs and a lubricant for easy transitions from one size to another.
Material
Choosing the right material is an important consideration when purchasing a butt plug. Plugs made from silicone, borosilicate glass (Pyrex), or stainless steel are safe for anal use, as they’re nonporous and can be thoroughly sterilized. Porous plugs like rubber and PVC hang onto anal bacteria, making them hotbeds of infection. For this reason, experts recommend starting out with a plug made from one of these body-safe materials.
Regardless of the material, it’s always a good idea to pair a butt plug with plenty of anal lubricant. A high-quality lubricant prevents friction and increases pleasure, as well as making anal penetration safer. People should choose a water-based or hybrid lube that doesn’t break down latex, advises physical therapist and yoga instructor Laura Meihofer.
Anal plugs can be used to enhance pleasure during solo play, as well as during partnered sexual activity. They can also stimulate the prostate, which some men find pleasurable and can lead to powerful orgasms. They can also be used as a training aid to help men become comfortable with anal penetration, and as props in role-playing scenarios.
When using a butt plug, people should take their time and be gentle. The anus sphincter can tighten during insertion, so it’s crucial to relax and feel calm before beginning. Outercourse, such as massage or watching pornography, can help a person loosen up before attempting to insert the toy.
Tip
The tip of a butt plug can be pointed, curved or ridged, and can have a long, slim neck. It can also be rounded like a torpedo, which can feel very different from a plug with a short neck. In any case, the tip should be comfortably tapered to make insertion easy and comfortable. The material of the toy also makes a difference, since some metals or hard plastics can feel sharp, while silicone feels pliable and smooth.
The base of a butt plug can be circular, square or have a long T-bar shape. It’s important that it have a flared base, as any toy that goes into the anus should have this feature. A flared base prevents the plug from becoming stuck in the anal cavity and can also serve as a convenient handle for insertion and removal.
If you’re new to butt plugs, start with smaller options and gradually upgrade as you gain confidence. Always use plenty of lube to avoid friction and to enhance the sensations. Also, don’t try to push the plug further in than is comfortable. This can irritate your anus and may cause a bacterial infection. Instead, if you want to experience more pleasure, gently move the plug to another erogenous area and then return to the anal. If you have a prostate, stimulating it with the plug can lead to an orgasm.
Position
A small butt plug should have a tapered or teardrop shape and a flared base. This is to prevent people from accidentally losing the plug inside their anus and to keep the erogenous zones, such as the G-spot and A-spot, from rubbing against each other. Some anal plugs are designed with a stopper, which helps with insertion and removal.
A flared base is also important because unlike the vagina, the rectum has no natural stopping point. Foreign objects inserted too far could get cock ring stuck inside and cause serious harm. For this reason, it’s important to warm up with a finger or smaller plug and to use plenty of lube.
As you become more comfortable with the sensation of penetrating the anus, you can experiment with larger sizes. Many butt plugs come in an anal training kit, which allows you to gradually increase the size of your sex toy until it feels right for you. Alternatively, you can buy a single plug of your desired length and size. In general, beginners should choose a plug with an insertable length of 4 inches or less. This will ensure that the plug can be easily inserted and removed without strain. However, it’s possible to find even smaller plugs that can provide pleasurable stimulation if you’re careful. Be sure to use a non-porous material, such as silicone, borosilicate glass (Pyrex), or stainless steel, so you can sanitize it after every use.
