How to Choose a Butt Plug

The right butt plug for you comes down to size, firmness, shape, and the kind of stimulation you enjoy. A smaller plug with a smooth, gradual taper is often easier to start with. Wider, longer, or heavier styles create more stretch, pressure, and fullness.

Check the widest insertable point, since it gives you the clearest idea of how full the plug may feel. The base affects how it sits, too. T-bar and wide flared bases rest close to the body, while ring and loop handles are easy to grip during insertion and removal.

Silicone or Metal?

Even at the same size, silicone and metal plugs can feel very different. Silicone is soft, flexible, and more forgiving than rigid materials. These plugs range from simple tapered styles to textured and oversized designs, along with options that have added features.

Metal plugs are smooth, firm, and noticeably heavier. The extra weight adds steady internal pressure, while the rigid body holds its shape during use. Metal also works well for temperature play. Warm or cool the plug in water, dry it, and test it against your skin before insertion. Avoid very hot or ice-cold temperatures

Different Styles for Different Kinds of Play

Inflatable butt plugs let you adjust the pressure and fullness as you go. Insert the plug at its smaller size, then use the attached pump to inflate it gradually. Let the air out before removal so the plug returns to a smaller size.

If a fuller, more intense feeling is what you’re after, huge butt plugs come in thicker bodies and oversized shapes for stronger pressure and stretch.

Tail butt plugs pair an insertable plug with a faux-fur or animal-inspired tail. Fox, cat, bunny, raccoon, and fantasy styles add movement and a playful animal look to pet play, cosplay, or partnered scenes. You’ll also find jeweled plugs that add a little sparkle and double as anal jewelry.

For targeted prostate stimulation, prostate massagers use curved or angled shapes that press against the prostate area. Many also vibrate and have remote or app controls that are easy to adjust during solo or partnered play.

Anal beads create a different rhythm of pressure during insertion and removal. Instead of the steady fullness of a plug, their connected beads produce a series of changing sensations.

A Few Basics Before You Start

Use plenty of lubricant and reapply as needed. The anus does not lubricate itself, so lube reduces friction and helps make insertion smoother. For anal insertion, choose a toy with a flared base, wide handle, ring, or another secure stop that remains outside the body.

We carry much more than the standard teardrop plug. Once you know your preferred size and material, you can narrow the options by texture, vibration, inflatable designs, decorative details, or specialty shapes.