Butt Plugs and Anal Sex Toys

Anal sex play is much like a Slim Jim you either like it or you hate it. Many people express strong opinions about the use of anal sex toys and other adult products that are related to sexual activity that involves anal stimulation. However with an open minded approach, a bit of patience, a quality lubricant, and some diligent care when first experimenting with this category of adult toys one can hopefully experience some new found sensual pleasure. Butt plugs although considered by many to be a sex toy used mostly by gay males is just one of the many anal sex toys that are commonly used by both heterosexual and homosexual men and women. I think it is fair to say that most people who use sex toys have at least one butt plug or other anal stimulator in their toy box.

What exactly is a Butt Plug?

As you can see by the picture, a butt plug is a cone shaped sex toy that is thinner at the tip and gradually gets thicker. Near the thickest end, just above the t-handle shaped base there is a notch like area that has a smaller circumference so that once this sex toy is inserted into the anus the anal sphincter muscle can grab hold of the butt plug without much discomfort. The flared or t-handle shaped base is left outside the body and prevents the butt plug from slipping further into the body. Most are made of a silicone, rubber or latex, come in a variety of textures and surfaces, are available in lots of colors, can be either vibrating or non-vibrating. There are also are inflatable butt plugs and even those that ejaculate. They come in various kits and there are even butt plugs that are manufactured with long hair or simulated animal tails attached to the base for use in human pony play or other animal fantasy role play. Although rubber and silicone jelly are by far the most popular, butt plugs can also be made from other more exotic materials such as stainless steel, wood, ivory, etc. The choice of materials depends on individual taste but those who may be allergic to latex should consider butt plugs made with materials other than latex.

Why do most people use butt plugs?

It appears that men and women use butt plugs and other anal stimulating devices for completely different set of reasons, and although they do vary from person to person here are a few comments concerning butt plug uses:
Many men use butt plugs to stimulate their prostate gland thereby increasing their sexual pleasure. Some men also describe that the intensity of their orgasms is greatly intensified when the use a butt plug or other types of anal stimulators.
Some women use butt plugs to help intensify their orgasms. Because the muscles in the vagina spasm during orgasm and because the same muscle group also works the anal sphincter there is a consensus among some women that by inserting a butt plug into the female anus and restricting the contractions of the sphincter muscle during orgasm it causes the vaginal muscles to contract with more intensity and thereby increases the intensity of the female orgasm.
Both men and women report that by moving a butt plug slowly back and forth it can have a very pleasing sensation. Also, both men and women state that they like the “filled up” feeling they get when they insert a butt plug to the point were some people insert their butt plug and wear it all day long.

Anal Sex Tips:
The most basic of all tips is as follows: Always incorporate a bit of simple common sense into your anal sex play. No list of tips can ever replace plain old fashioned common sense, so having stated that we hope the rest of this information may be useful.

Always use lubricants whenever engaging in anal sex play. The anus and rectum are not lubricated naturally like the vagina, so an artificial lubrication is always both needed and recommended. Many people like silicone based lubes because they are both slippery and condom compatible, but a good water based lubricant is just as effective. When in doubt use more rather than less.
Never put anything into your butt or someone else’s butt that doesn't have a flared base on it or it has an easy means of retrieval. Once an object slips into the rectum and out of grasp there is nothing to stop it from moving farther up into the body. If you want to avoid a very embarrassing trip to you local emergency room we suggest you follow this rule very carefully.
Be gentle and go slow, especially if you are just starting out your anal explorations. Nothing will turn off someone new to anal play like pain. Frankly, it is the number one complaint registered by women about their partners. So please, take it slow and take your time. Allow the anus to adjust and get used to what ever you place in it. It is amazing how the anus will adjust if you just give it a little time.

Make sure anything you use has no sharp edges or ridges. The rectum is lined with thin sensitive tissue. Check all plastic toys for rough or sharp edges, if you find some you can probably file them down with a nail file and make them smooth. Remember, to thoroughly clean the toy if you do file or sand a rough or sharp spot from its surface.

Make sure anything you use has no sharp edges or ridges. The rectum is lined with thin sensitive tissue. Check all plastic toys for rough or sharp edges, if you find some you can probably file them down with a nail file and make them smooth. Remember, to thoroughly clean the toy if you do file or sand a rough or sharp spot from its surface.

You can use a condom on most anal toys to keep them clean. If your partner is in doubt put a condom on your sex toy. If they are more comfortable then the experience will be more enjoyable for both partners.

Don't put anal toys in the vagina. There are bacteria's in the rectum that can cause infections in the vagina. So don't use an anal toy back and forth between the butt and vagina. Keep them separate or put a condom on it.

Clean your anal toys completely after each use. A good anti-bacterial soap and warm water is a good start, some people feel better with an alcohol wipe, or a sex toy cleaner can also be used.

Also once you’ve cleaned your toys we suggest you store them in a nice toy box or bag until they are needed again.