Butt Plugs 101: Benefits, Types, How to Use Them & Why You Need One

Happy Anal August, everybody!!! To celebrate this month, there is one product that you definitely need if you even think about anal play.

By the way, this is the first sex toy I bought in my life: the metal plug with a crystal. I don’t know if I would have been practicing anal sex if anal plugs didn’t exist. I do truly enjoy anal sex in the right setting, with a partner who knows what they are doing, but only if I have a butt plug with me or inside me, and I will explain to you why.

Butt plugs are NOT everyone's cup of tea, but they can ADD quite a bit of SPARK to the adventurous ones! They can help with muscle relaxation if you are trying to open your backdoor and prepare for anal penetration, spice up lovemaking, and prepare your body for other aspects of ANAL PLAY so you can always be stretched and ready for cock.

While butt plugs are designed to stay in place, using inappropriate objects can lead to trouble. That’s why a lot of people who prefer to stick anything in their ass rather than use a plug designed for it end up in the emergency room after their anal adventures. This video is a reminder to stick with items meant for your backside to avoid complications. Today, we will dive into anal plugs and why this is something everyone must have in their backside drawer.

What exactly are they?

Butt plugs are fun toys for your rear end! Shaped like a cone with a wide base, they stay put where they should. Unlike anal toys like dildos and probes designed for thrusting, butt plugs are meant to stay in place and provide a continuous feeling of fullness.

They usually have a tapered shape for easy insertion and widen at the base. They can be useful if you want to explore anal sex because what can make anal sex painful is the anatomy—the sphincters are two tight, round-shaped muscles, and your main task is to relax them because the ass itself is stretchier than the vagina.

It’s totally possible to have intense anal sex with different sizes as long as you spend enough time preparing and working with your sphincters, and here, the butt plug can be your best bet.

Reasons to try

You can wear a plug almost anytime and anywhere, which allows you to train and stretch your ass whenever you feel like it. If I know that I have a partner who wants to do anal, or I want to do anal with him, my first thought is that I either need to train by wearing it at home every other day and doing everyday tasks, or wear it during sex so that after I come vaginally, he can remove the plug and insert his penis when the muscles are relaxed after orgasm.

I bought my very first plug because my partner wanted to try anal, so I started wearing it every day—a small metal one. In a few weeks, I was ready to go!

These toys can help you stretch and prepare for bigger experiences, but it also feels very nice to be filled inside once you get used to it a little bit. They move with you, providing pleasurable sensations.

You will not believe what a sense of well-being staying plugged can give you. Your brain will be flooded with endorphins, and you will feel both at peace and happy once you get used to having something in your butt.

You will also constantly be eroticized in a low-key way throughout the day when you sit, stand, walk, run, squeeze your butt muscles, stretch, or squat. They can help you become more accustomed to anal stimulation and make anal sex more comfortable and pleasurable.

For me, it made my asshole much more prepared for taking bigger toys and cocks for a longer time. It also makes me so horny before having sex, especially if you wear it secretly before your partner gets home from work and they don’t expect it. If it’s been inside for an hour before, believe me, things with the penis will go so much smoother.

Other times, I just wear it because of the sensation of having something inside me.

If you like trying new things, butt plugs are versatile. You can use them for kinky play. For example, if you have an animal-play fetish, anal play can combine well with it. The wide variety of anal plugs with ponytails or rabbit tails can make you feel even sexier.

The shape and convenience of use allow you to wear them discreetly. You can go out in public, and only you and your partner will know about this little thing—or a big one—in your ass.

If you have a plug with remote or app control, your partner can even control the intensity of your stimulation via the app.

Using a butt plug eroticizes a taboo area, and it can become a focus of pleasure and even pride. It can help reduce sexual shame. They move as you move, and that can feel really good. For some people, it's also psychological—knowing you're in public doing something kinky without anyone knowing. It can be very different for many people.

But it’s not that the plug always indicates a main course when it comes to sex. You can even enjoy dual pleasure during sex and use a plug for additional stimulation during vaginal sex.

They can make vaginal sex feel more intense because having a plug in gives a feeling of fullness and can make the vagina feel snugger, which your partner may notice because the plug is pushing against the wall between the anus and vagina.

It’s like bottling an orgasm up and being able to experience it at a more intense level. Especially if you’re orgasming from vaginal penetration!

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The anus is a hotspot for nerve endings, and using a well-placed butt plug can boost excitement during sex with a partner or when flying solo. Stimulating the area near the anus can increase sensation during vaginal orgasms by creating pressure against surrounding tissues.

Men, especially those with prostates, may enjoy prostate stimulation with the right plug for targeted pleasure. During an orgasm, the butt contracts and tightens, and the plug fills the space and can create additional pressure around the prostate.

Men and women, fundamentally, aren’t terribly different. While a woman doesn’t have a prostate gland, she has similar nerve networks that can experience pleasure from stimulation in that area during sex.

Certain kinds of plugs can also be beneficial if you have hemorrhoids, although anyone with hemorrhoids should be cautious and consult a healthcare professional if anal play causes pain or bleeding.

It is pleasant. It's nice to have something in your butt that you can squeeze whenever you feel like it, and waking up with it in you can feel amazing.

And yes, for both men and women, having a plug inside you that stays active as you move about—or even turn over in your sleep—can feel like a hint that you’re being fucked.

Butt plugs can get the blood flowing down there, making you more sensitive and adding to the pleasure of other sexual activities.

Surprisingly, butt plugs can also help people working on pelvic floor strength. By engaging the pelvic floor muscles, regular exercises may help improve awareness and control.

Being mindful while inserting and removing a butt plug can increase your awareness of your body and its sensations. This heightened awareness can enhance pleasure in all areas of intimacy.

Getting Started

• Start slowly: Begin with a small, smooth plug and wear it for short periods during non-sexual activities to get comfortable. A good plug should sit comfortably inside you without pressing painfully against the rectal walls. This will be a learning process, so take your time and do not rush. Don't try to use a plug that is very large before your body has adjusted to having something inside the sphincter muscles.

Start small and work your way up in size slowly so that your body can get used to having the plug inside you. When you can comfortably take the next size toy, you know you are becoming more experienced.

Use plenty of lube: Lube is a must for any butt play to avoid irritation and tears. For a silicone plug, use water-based or a manufacturer-approved lubricant. For hard materials like metal or glass, you generally have more lubricant options, but always check the toy manufacturer's recommendations.

Relax your muscles by taking a warm bath or engaging in foreplay to ease tension. Skipping foreplay is a huge mistake that you will regret—more on that in my new video.

• Gently press the plug against your anus: Make sure both your anus and the plug are well lubricated and slowly increase pressure. You can apply vibration to the area beforehand to help relax the muscles.

• Stop if you experience pain: Try again with more lube, a different approach, or a smaller plug after taking a deep breath. Listen to your body. If it’s just discomfort, breathe out while you are trying to insert it.

• Communicate openly: When using a butt plug with a partner, clear communication is key for a safe and enjoyable experience.

• Try solo play: If you’re curious, start using one near the end of masturbation sessions. Make sure you’re aroused before you begin to experiment with insertion. Use plenty of lube. Don’t panic. You’re not going to poop. Probably. Experiment alone to understand how your body responds before involving a partner.

• You won't necessarily have a bathroom emergency: Using a butt plug doesn't automatically mean you will suddenly need to use the toilet, although the sensation can sometimes feel similar.

• Use toys designed for anal play: Butt plugs should have a wide enough base to prevent the toy from being completely inserted. Never use random objects that are not designed for anal use.

• Always clean and sanitize your sex toy: Clean your toy before and after use according to the manufacturer's instructions to help prevent infections.

Different Types of Butt Plugs

Butt plugs come in various materials and designs, offering different sensations and experiences.

There are vibrating and non-vibrating plugs, as well as models with remote control or app control. They vary in size, texture, shape, and materials.

Depending on the goal, if you like the feeling of fullness, a metal plug works best for me because it creates a feeling of fullness that you notice more because it is simply heavier.

It doesn’t have to be a big size at all, and some of them come with very nice crystals or tails. A butt with a shiny crystal looks super hot, as do tails if you are into kinky stuff.

If you want to stretch your ass and prepare for a larger toy or penis, then a training kit that includes plugs of different sizes can be a good option, allowing you to gradually work your way up.

If you are dealing with a really large penis, an inflatable plug may be an option because you can gradually adjust the size. However, always increase the size slowly and stay within your comfort level.

If you are into temperature play, glass plugs can be gently warmed or cooled. Sometimes they also have textures that create additional sensations when you remove the plug.

Metal and glass are also durable, body-safe materials when they are made specifically for sexual use and properly cared for.

Vibrating plugs can also be interesting because vibration can provide additional stimulation and may help some people relax their pelvic floor muscles.

For those who love playing with each other in public, remote-controlled plugs, like some models from Kiiroo, can be a fun option because your partner can control the stimulation from a distance.