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20 Anal Sex Toys That Are Perfect for Beginners
Anal play can feel great, especially when you have the right toys.
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First of all, let’s take a minute to appreciate why butt stuff can be so awesome.
When you’re going to try the big A, experts recommend taking it slow and starting with a little finger or mouth play.
Ready to play? Here are 20 expert-approved anal sex toys to try for first-time anal play.
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ICYMI: Anal play can be a whole lotta fun (and lead to a completely new world of orgasms). But venturing into the world of anal sex toys for the first time can also be pretty intimidating, which is why we tapped experts for their advice on how to get started—and how to get the most out of it. Here’s what they have to say.
For starters, the anal region is rich in sensitive nerve endings that can make it a pleasure gold mine . And since the tissue between the rectum and vagina is so thin, sometimes anal pressure stimulates the front wall of the vagina, where the G-spot is. That makes it a surprisingly effective way to get that elusive G-spot stimulation. And if you’ve got a prostate, anal play can be a great way to target the “P-spot,” a walnut-sized gland inside the pelvis between the bladder and rectum.
Lisa Finn, a sex educator at the sex toy boutique Babeland , says relaxation is key to enjoying anal play. “The rectum holds a lot of tension,” she tells SELF. “We naturally tense up when something new is introduced to that area. So if you’re feeling a bit anxious about anal play, those muscles may not be as willing to open to allow for penetration.”
You can start by stimulating the outside of your anus with your fingers or a vibrating toy . The external stimulation alone may feel great, so you can leave it at that, or continue to relax as you work your way up to penetration.
If you’re with a partner, Finn suggests asking them to stimulate the area with their tongue or give you a relaxing full-body massage before making any other moves. Let your partner know what feels good, what doesn’t, and what sensations you’d like to explore further. Communication is key.
And if something hurts, stop. Finn says anal sex should never hurt or feel uncomfortable. She also warns against using numbing creams. “Numbing creams [can temporarily dull] pain receptors, which are our body’s way of telling us something is not right,” she says. “You can potentially create lasting damage to your body if you continue to force your body through something it is trying to warn you is not okay.”
Since the anal region doesn’t create its own lubrication, using lube is a must—and according to Finn, saliva won’t cut it. Finn recommends using a thick, long-lasting silicone-based lube that will reduce friction between bodies and toys, and are also great to use with condoms. Which brings me to an important point: If you’re sharing toys with a partner, or using toys both anally and vaginally, it’s essential that you use a fresh condom between each new insertion.
But wait! If you’re using silicone toys (which some of those included below are), you should opt for a water-based lubricant. Silicone-based lubes erode silicone toys, which means you’ll have to replace them more frequently. You can still pair water-based lubricant with condoms, and you’ll still want to switch an old condom out for a new one between insertions.
You’ll probably notice that these all have one thing in common: a flared base. And that’s deliberate. Not to freak you out, but it’s possible for things to get lost in your rectum , which is why you should never use anything as an anal sex toy that doesn’t meet this criteria.
And one last thing: Each toy’s instructions vary. Check with the retailer to see what material the toy is made of (it must be body-safe), which lubes it pairs best with, and how to best clean it.
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A toy that has a rigid curve to it, like this one, is excellent for target G-spot or P-spot action, Finn says. Plus, the flared base will keep the toy from getting lost anywhere it shouldn’t.
Adam & Eve representative Katy Zvolerin suggests starting small and working your way up to bigger toys, and what better way to do that than with a sex toy kit? This anal sex starter kit comes with a bullet vibrator and a multi-speed vibrating probe, so you can play around with different sensations and see what you prefer.
This anal bead stick is shorter and more rigid than the other anal beads included in this list, so it’s great for beginners looking for something easier to insert, according to Zvolerin. The beads increase in size from 0.25 inches to 1 inch around, allowing you to customize your play. Not to mention, the vibrations provide additional stimulation.
Since the shape of this plug mimics anal beads, it’s great for introducing sensation bit by bit. Finn says it gives a kind of “pop” feeling when put into or taken out of the body—hence the word bubbles in the name.
The beads on this toy start very small and gradually grow in diameter, so you have full control over how intense the penetration gets. Lovehoney representative Sammi Cole recommends pulling the beads out when you’re about to climax to intensify the stimulation. “But do this slowly,” Cole tells SELF. “You aren't starting a lawnmower.”
Start by putting your finger through the ring-shaped base of this toy. From there, you can enjoy the added stimulation a finger vibe has to offer while experimenting with external anal play or penetration, Zvolerin says.
Because of their simple design and sturdy shape, butt plugs are a great toy for first-timers, according to Cole. Plus, this toy’s slender, tapered end makes it easy to insert.
This ultra-smooth stainless steel butt plug is designed to stay comfortable inside you, even when worn for hours at a time. “The base is thin,” so as to fit between your buttcheeks, explains sex educator Bex Caputo . “Butt plugs with round bases make me mad, because that’s not what butts are shaped like. It’s just not.” Like all metal toys, this one is also fabulous for temperature play: Keep it in a bowl of warm or cool water for a few minutes before playing, if you want to try different sensations.
The bendable core of this silicone dildo allows you to experiment with “a variety of different angles,” according to sex writer Kelvin Sparks . Use it to warm up for anal sex, or pair it with your favorite harness for some strap-on play.
This cost-effective set contains everything you need to start exploring anal sensations: two differently-sized vibrating butt plugs, one smaller non-vibrating plug, an anal douche, a “lube launcher,” a storage bag, and an informative guide to anal play. Sex educator Sarah Brynn Holliday says butt plugs of escalating sizes are helpful, especially for beginners: “A lot of people think they can start with something really large,” they note, “but there’s no shame in starting off slow.”
This petite butt plug is suitable for even the most apprehensive of anal newbies. “The thin neck makes it really comfortable to wear,” Sparks says. The toy also contains a small weighted ball, so you’ll feel a pleasant jiggle inside you as you move around.
This innovative vibrator is designed to be sat on, so you can “ride” it hands-free. Sex educator Cassandra Corrado says it’s a lovely tool for stimulating and relaxing the perineum, that sensitive strip of skin between the vagina and the anus.
While this toy feels great on its own, Caputo says it’s also the ideal butt plug to wear during vaginal intercourse if you’re craving double penetration. “The soft silicone is going to be more comfortable for the person penetrating you,” he explains.
At 5” long and just 1.11” wide, this silicone dildo is the size and shape of a small-to-average penis, so it might be the perfect precursor to anal sex. “I really like the material; it’s realistic, squishy, comfortable, and has a little more give to it than the average silicone toy,” says sex educator Sinclair Sexsmith . The slight curve of the Spur also targets the G-spot or P-spot nicely.
If you’re nervous about butt stuff, choosing a cute, whimsical plug like this one could help you feel more confident, Caputo says. The bejewelled base will also look fantastic in sexy selfies (provided you’re flexible enough to capture it!). You could, for example, wear this one out to drinks or dinner and send your partner a saucy photo from the bathroom as a preview of anal action you might be up for later on.
Anal aficionados in long-distance relationships will especially appreciate this app-controlled prostate vibrator. “Whether you’re sitting across the table from your sweetie watching them squirm, or teasing your long-distance love from the other side of the world, you’ll have complete control over everything they feel,” Caputo says.
Corrado recommends this gently curved vibrator for “light stimulation around the anal opening” and perineum, either as part of your anal sex warm-up or just for the sheer pleasure of it. “Vibrations can be really helpful for relaxing the pelvic floor,” she explains. Just make sure not to insert this toy into your butt, as it’s not made for that—and clean it well before using it on your vulva, so as not to spread bacteria that could cause an infection.
Having trouble relaxing enough for anal sex? This vibrating butt plug could be the solution. “Vibration ‘distracts’ the nerve endings,” Caputo says, “and makes it a little bit easier to relax and open up.”
If you’ve already got a standard-sized wand vibe, like the Magic Wand Rechargeable or Le Wand, Corrado says you can repurpose those powerful vibrations for anal stimulation by adding a penetrative wand attachment like this one. “You can use [the wand] externally to warm up, for an all-over massage,” she says, “and then use an attachment for deeper stimulation.”
Think you might want to enjoy some anal pleasure while you’re receiving oral sex? Caputo says this is the ideal tool for that. Its handle curves downward, so it won’t get in your partner’s way while they’re going down on you and moving the Fun Wand’s ultra-stimulating metal “beads” in and out of your sensitive anal opening.
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Whether you're a beginner or seasoned butt enthusiast, you're going to want to read this.
So you're into butt stuff. Well, reader, you're not alone.
Maybe you're among the 43% of men who've been on the giving end of anal sex at some point in their lives, or maybe you're down to receive it ( pegging, anyone? ). Maybe you've always wanted to go in through the back door, but haven't had the chance to cross it off your sexual bucket list yet.
No matter your experience level, you might be in search of tips to make your next anal sex experience the best it can be—and who better to guide you than Dr. Zhana Vrangalova , LELO sexpert and NYU professor of human sexuality? With her help, we assembled a guide to anal sex for beginner and advanced practitioners, from the hottest positions to the best toys to add an extra boost of pleasure.
Here's how to have mind-blowing anal sex, whether it's your first or five-hundredth time.
Before you even think about approaching the back door, you need to have "the talk" with your partner. Find out if you're both on the same page about experimenting with butt stuff—and if it turns out they're not into it, do not pressure them .
You're both down to try it? Great! Now, hold your horses: The key to first-time anal sex is going slow, Vrangalova says. (That, and using a lot of lube . The anus isn't going to lubricate itself, people! )
Consider starting with some rimming , or simply pressing on the anal area. Then go in with a finger or a very small butt plug, followed by two fingers or a larger toy. Then, if the receiving partner is comfortable, you can enter with your penis.
It's hard to predict how long it'll take to get there. "There's so much individual variability in terms of how tight people are," Vrangalova says. "I've known people who've never had anything up their asses and on the first time things go up right away."
Other people's anuses may be slower to open up—in which case, you may want to adjust your penetration technique.
"People often think they need to make these small in and out movements...[but] often that doesn’t feel good to the person being penetrated," she says. "What they would instead want is to have the penis or strap-on enter a little bit and then just stay there for 10, 20, 30 seconds until the sphincter can get used to that and relax, and then push it a little more and stay."
The biggest takeaway here? Talk to your partner the whole way through about what feels good.
"It's super important to have a constant communication line open between the two people, and go with the speed that the person being penetrated [is comfortable with]," she says.
There are lots of great positions for anal sex beginners. Receiving partners often find it easiest to be on their back, on their stomach, or on all fours.
"For some people, being on top gives them more control," Vrangalova adds. "Physicaly, it might be a little more difficult to relax, but psychologically, it gives them more of a sense of control."
Well...that's too bad. "Shit happens, literally, when you play with anal," Vrangalova says. "People need to be prepared that there might be some."
That being said, as long as your partner has gone number two recently—and they're not in the midst of like, a violent diarrhea spell—you probably don't need to worry about a sudden poop explosion (or "poop-pocalypse," as Vrangalova calls it). "If you know you went to bathroom that morning, and it feels like you don't need to go, it shouldn't be a problem," she says.
If a little poop make an appearance, don't be a dick about it. Your partner might be embarrassed, so let them know it's no big deal. "Try to deal with that in as kind and compassionate way as possible," she says. "Don't say, 'Oh my god, this is gross.' Have paper towels nearby that you can use."
So you've mastered the basics of anal sex, and now you're looking to take your skills to the next level. (Remember: Get consent from your partner every time you do anal—or any sex act, for that matter. Just because they were cool with it once, they're not necessarily in the mood for it tonight.) If you're both down to ramp up your anal game, read on.
If you have always have anal with the receiving partner on their hands and knees, try switching it up. As Men's Health previously reported, one easy option is a position known as The Matterhorn , which involves the receiving partner kneeling and leaning on a stack of pillows or piece of furniture at a 45-degree angle.
"There's a whole world of possibilities out there when it comes to toys," Vrangalova says.
Here's something relatively easy to try: If the receiving partner has a vagina, they can try using a vibrator on their clitoris to make the anal sex experience even more pleasurable. (Clitoral stimulation may also help them relax—not to mention achieve an incredible orgasm.)
Here's something a little more advanced: double penetration. "Whether you have two toys for vaginal and anal [penetration], or you have a penis and a toy in either hole, it's a great way to play around," Vrangalova says.
For the super-duper advanced, there's even the possibility of double anal penetration—i.e., a penis and a toy in the anus at the same time. You can work up to it by using bigger and bigger toys, or a fist . "If you can fit a fist in there, you can prob fit an average-sized penis and an average-sized toy in the anus, more or less."
Here are some LELO toys Vrangalova recommends:
"It's good for manual manipulation," Vrangalova says. Use your hand to insert it and hold it in there, or move it in and out—whatever feels good.
If the receiving partner has a vagina, they can wear it during anal penetration. "It
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