A butt plug is a sex toy that goes in the anus. They are usually shaped like a cone, starting narrow and getting wider before narrowing again. Butt plugs also have a wide base to prevent the toy from going in too far.
Unlike many other sexual toys, such as dildos, a butt plug is meant to remain in place during sexual play.
A butt plug can be used to stimulate the anus to prepare for sex. This is because the tip of the plug is close to the female g-spot and the prostate, the male g-spot.
But what do butt plugs do? Whatever you want them to. Some people use them as an anal sex warmup, others as a BDSM accessory, and still others to become more familiar and comfortable with backdoor sensations.
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1 Butt Plugs Get You Comfortable With Stimulating Your Anus
First question: Does your anus want to be comfortable with stimulation? Honestly, you never know until you actually give it a try.
“If you’re just getting started with anal play, butt plugs are an amazing way to get comfortable with the sensation of stimulating your backside,” Amy Boyajian, CEO of Wild Flower a sexual wellness boutique, tells Bustle. Consider starting with a small butt plug, then work your way up to bigger ones — both in length and girth. And use plenty of lube — you may want to start experimenting with toys around the anal opening, and then move toward inserting into the anus only when you feel ready. There’s no “right” way to use a butt toy — it’s all about what feels right to you.
“I love training kits because they offer multiple sizes to experiment with, and the smallest plug is about the size of a finger,” Boyajian says. “Look for toys made with non-porous materials like silicone and stainless steel for safe and easy cleanup.”
2 Butt Plugs Allow You to Experience Different Sensations
It’s hard to say for sure — nobody knows what they’re into until they try it! — but considering the different sensation that comes with stimulating all those nerves, you might find that anal play offers you the feeling you’ve been waiting for your whole life.
“Butt plugs are wonderful all on their own, because the anus has tons of pleasurable nerve endings,” Boyajian says. “To really stimulate these nerves, I’d recommend a vibrating butt plug — something that will provide multiple modes of stimulation while simultaneously allowing your muscles to relax for increased pleasure.”
Butt toys are definitely a “block your calendar” type of session — you don’t want to rush, and much of the pleasure may come from the buildup. Making sure you have plenty of time to experiment is key, and it also can be helpful to explore butt plug play when you’re already turned on.