What is a butt plug?
A butt plug is a sex toy used that is inserted into the anus for pleasure. They are are used by both men and women. Butt plugs come in a variety of shapes, sizes, colours and textures and some are straight, flared and even curved. There is a huge variety of butt plugs available so if you are an anal expert or novice alike, you’re sure to find the perfect butt plug for you.
Why use a butt plug?
If you're thinking, why would I want to put something in my bottom, there is no enjoyable to be felt there - think again. The anus has so many nerve endings and when they are stimulated provides incredible pleasure to this area. It’s common for both men and women to have strong orgasms when stimulating these nerve endings. Butt plugs are the perfect sex toy to use for this kind of stimulation.
Just like women enjoy immense pleasure when their G spot is stimulated, men get much enjoyment from their prostate gland being stimulated, and butt plugs are just the toys to provide this stimulation. The prostate gland is about the size of a walnut and when you insert your finger into the anus then you’ll be able to feel it. Butt plugs allow the prostate to be massaged which is intensely pleasurable for males.
What are butt plugs made from?
Butt plugs come in a variety of materials including rubber, plastic, silicone, jelly and latex. Some people prefer certain types of materials where as some people have no preference at all. Some people like the feel of softer material in their anus whether as other people prefer more solid, harder materials.
How to use a butt plug?
Quite simply, butt plugs are designed to be inserted into the anus. What you do then often depends on the individual. Some people like to move it in and out to enhance the pleasure, where as other people simply like the feeling of having something inserted in the anus and are happy with that sensation and choose not to penetrate it.
Always use lube
There is a straightforward rule when using butt plugs – use lube. No matter what size butt plug you use, always lubricate both your anus and the toy. The anus does not stretch with stimulation so it is very important to use lube. The other tip for anal enjoyment is to relax your muscles before you start inserting the butt plug into the anus.
Hygiene and butt plugs
Butt plugs can not be used for both anal and vaginal stimulation without being cleaned in between. Bacteria is easily spread from the anus to vagina so it is very important that if you want to use the butt plug for both vaginal and anal penetration that you either wear a condom and you change the condom before inserting it in the other whole or you clean it with anti bacterial in between. Butt plugs should also not be shared with other people at all, not even if they have a condom on them.
Where to start when buying a butt plug?
When buying a butt plug if you are unsure where to start then it is best to choose a butt plug that has a flared base, and also one that is quite narrow. A flared base makes using the sex toy easier to hold on to and it also eliminates the risk of you letting go of the butt plug and it becoming lost in the anus. Also if you are a first time user of butt plugs it is best to choose a slim butt plug to get used to the sensation of having something inserted in your anus.
Extra tips for using the butt plug?
When you first start to use your butt plug, always use lube. Start out slowly and get in a comfortable position. Just insert a little bit of the toy in at once to get used to the sensation of having the toy in there. Some people prefer to use a condom on the butt plug incase it comes into contact with feces.
Most importantly take your time with your toy and play around and experiment. When used correctly butt plugs provide an immense amount of pleasure for both males and females.