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Dec 26, 2023

13 Best Butt Plugs for Exploring Anal Play With or Without a Partner

By Jennifer Hussein Exploring the waters of sex toys can be intimidating, especially when we're talking about tools for backdoor action. But fret not, booty business newbies, because the best butt

By Jennifer Hussein

Exploring the waters of sex toys can be intimidating, especially when we're talking about tools for backdoor action. But fret not, booty business newbies, because the best butt plugs are here to help ease your mind about exploring anal play.

Whether you're new to anal sex or an advanced user of derriere-focused devices, Monica Grover, MD, a Westchester, New York-based double board-certified obstetrician-gynecologist and Chief Medical Officer at VSPOT, says safety is key when experimenting with butt play. "The plug should always have a wide base so it doesn't go too deep within the anal canal or, in lieu of a wide base, it can have a ring cord or a pull cord attached to it," she says. Dr. Grover also suggests starting off with a small, beginner-friendly size if you're new to the world of anal toys.

Another important ass-pect of finding a proper anal stimulation device is to find a plug that is made of a material that's easy to clean, according to Dr. Grover. "It should be non-porous, as something that is porous can harbor infectious bacteria or viruses, as it is very difficult to sanitize them," she says. "In addition, anything made from plastic or acrylic materials can release harmful chemicals which may be absorbed through the anal membrane." She recommends grabbing a toy that's made of body-safe silicone, Pyrex glass, or stainless steel. As with all of your dildos and toys, clean them after each and every use — I mean, it is going into your sphincter, the same hole you excrete from, after all.

One of the most important rules to anal play, according to Dr. Grover, is to use as much water-based lube as you please for a smooth ride, every time. "The anus does not self-lubricate, so water-based lubricants are advised," she says. Make sure you're not using a silicone-based lubricant as it can break down silicone butt plugs.

If this will be the first time in your sex life that you try tuchus-focused sex and foreplay, welcome to the wonderful world of butt stuff. As for experienced users of anal sex toys, welcome back. Below, take a look at some of the very best anal beads and butt plugs for kinky play that's truly enjoyable.

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As its name suggests, the B-Vibe Vibrating Snug Plug will provide that feeling of fullness that you're used to from other butt plugs without feeling too intense in terms of girth. Yes, it may be pricey for something that you're shoving up your ass, but hear us out. This plug comes in five sizes that start at one inch in girth for beginners and extend up to a 1.9-inch option for more experienced users. No matter which size you prefer, each USB-rechargeable plug features a flared base to easily remove it, six vibration patterns, and four intensity options to hit the spot exactly how you like it.

An affordable soft silicone toy with 20 vibration patterns? We'll take two, please. The Lovehoney Ignite Vibrating Butt Plug is tiny in size (about three inches in insertable length and width) but mighty in power. As an added bonus, this rechargeable option can run for up to two hours on a single charge.

Consider the Njoy Fun Wand as the Swiss army knife of sex toys (but much gentler, of course). This dual-ended toy is made from weighted stainless steel that feels cool on the skin for those of you that like to dabble in temperature play. It's also one of those rare toys that you can use as a metal butt plug or a G-spot stimulator (just not at the same time).

We-Vibe is known for its couple-friendly sex toys, and the Ditto is no exception. This 3.5-inch toy comes with a remote control for hands-free masturbation or easy partner play. This rumbly anal vibrator also features 10 different vibration modes to experiment with.

Want to stick to the basics? Then Doc Johnson's under-$20 Anal Plug is your answer. This straightforward butt plug comes in three different sizes (the largest, which is 2.2 inches in width, is seen above) and is made from soft, flexible silicone.

If you're looking for one of the most high-tech butt plugs on the market, Lovense's Hush 2 should be on your radar. Like most of Lovense's products, this vibrating butt plug can connect to an app via Bluetooth for endless vibration intensities and patterns. It also comes in four different sizes of girth, including the slender one-inch option above.

Like all of Lelo's toys, the Hugo is one of the best luxury sex toys on the market. Its curved shape is made specifically for prostate stimulation, but that doesn't mean people that don't have a prostate won't enjoy its 5.5-inch length. This prostate massager features six pre-programmed vibration modes and its unique shape also provides perineum stimulation.

Maude's Cone was made precisely for butt plug beginners, which is why it's so slender and simply amazing. This silicone plug is one inch in width and 3.5 inches in insertable length for easy insertion and a just-right fit.

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The cool touch of a glass butt plug is hard to beat, which is why the Unbound Gem is, well, such a gem. This clear butt plug doesn't have the bells and whistles of other motor-powered options, but it does provide endless orgasm-inducing pleasure with its cooling touch and dual-ended shape. By the way, this toy can also be used as a vaginal dildo, so feel free to get creative with it.

An entire anal training kit for less than $50? Yes, please. Adam & Eve's Booty Boot Camp Training Kit features three tapered tip silicone anal plugs in different sizes ranging from a beginner-friendly 1.1-inch plug to a wide six-inch by 1.5-inch option that's made to satisfy all anal experts.

The Rocks Off Petite Sensations Vibrating Anal Plug is not only sleek and sexy in design, but also a high-quality vibrating option that any booty-play enthusiast will enjoy. This T-shaped device has a slender, tapered tip for total ease along with three vibration speeds and four patterns to enjoy.

OhMiBod's Lumen Anal Plug is textured for stimulating, toe-curling pleasure, but that's not the only reason why we love it. This butt plug connects via a Bluetooth app for long-distance couples to experiment with sex toy play, no matter how far apart they are from each other.

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Why have one string of anal beads when you can have two? The Satisfyer Beads set comes with two ultra-long bead strings that feature five notches each but are designed with different shapes and statures. One string boasts diamond-shaped notches of different girths while the other treats you to classic, rounded bulbs that are as easy to pull out as they are to put in.

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