For the novice in anal play, a butt plug can be quite intimidating, even the small ones. The idea of sticking this pointy object up the arse can be a scary thought. But if you put aside your worries, using anal toys like butt plugs may be the best thing to happen to your kinky life. Those who want to venture into anal play but are not ready to use dildos and vibrators up the ass may start with butt plugs first.
Butt plugs can be used with a partner, but if you are a first time, it’s best to try this one on your own first. You will be able to concentrate better and not have your comfort zone messed up with another person. When playing with the butt plug, take this opportunity to get to know what pleasures you and what hurts, so you can tell your partner how to use this on you when the time comes.
Before playing with the plug, make sure to clean it as well as you can. Use soap and warm water, or liquid cleaners make especially for the material of your butt plug. After washing, search the plug for any rough edges, seams, or tears that can hurt your anus.
Invest in lots of lubricant. Anal plays without lube is generally an unpleasant experience. The anus does not produce natural lubrication, unlike the vagina. The best way to enjoy butt plugs is to use it with lots of lube. Make sure to lubricants that are right for the material of your butt plug.
The first piece of advice we can give — and we tend to approach all new sex toys this way — is to start out on the frugal side. While that gold-plated plug (with matching cufflinks!) may be awfully tempting, it may not actually be all that comfortable or stimulating, in which case you’re looking at a considerable sunk cost for something even the shadiest Cash-4-Gold storefront isn’t going to take off your hands. Fortunately, there are plenty of options under twenty bucks to get you started, like the Li’l End ($16.99) or Love Pacifier ($12.99 and a personal favorite of future Mr. paperispatient, who is the butt plug expert of the two of us).