Need help navigating the different types of anal toys including what they are and what they're for? This guide to anal toys will tell you everything you need to know!
The main types of anal toys available include: (All these product types are covered in this guide)
When it comes to buying anal toys, it's important to choose a toy that matches your experience level when exploring this highly erogenous (and sensitive) zone. The size, shape and texture of anal toys vary greatly, so your options are endless!
But which anal toy should you use? This guide summarises all the different types of anal sex toys you can buy and what their points of difference are, which will help you to make an informed decision when buying your next anal toy.
Anal sex toys are adult toys designed to stimulate the anal regions of users. Anyone with an anus can use an anal sex toy, and they usually have a flared base to ensure they do not travel too far up the rectum.
There are all sorts of anal sex toys available, but anal plugs (butt plugs) and anal beads are the most common types of anal toys. We recommended that anal play beginners start with a small anal sex toy, such as a small butt plug, anal egg, or anal beads, to get used to the sensation of anal play.
Once this is comfortable, many people enjoy playing with larger and more intense toys like dildos, prostate massagers, anal vibrators and more!
Here's a list of the most common anal sex toys and what they do in more depth. Remember that all anal sex toys should be used with anal lubricant. However, don't use silicone lubricant with silicone anal toys as the materials can react with one another and reduce the lifespan of the toy.
Anal Beads, also known as anal pearls, are a chain of small, medium or large sized beads. They are inserted into the anus to give incredible sensations during sex or foreplay, and when slowly removed at the point of climax you can experience intense, full-body orgasms. Suited to both men and women, anal beads are great for anal play beginners or connoisseurs alike. Check out Adulttoymegastore's range of anal beads here.
Anal Training Kits are used to prepare and train the anus to become accustomed to anal sex and anal play. Although anal sex can be enjoyable for both partners, the human body is not ready to have anal sex without preparation. By getting the anus used to anal play over time through using an anal training kit, bigger anal sex toys can eventually be used and anal sex will be more comfortable. Anal training is important to ensure the enjoyment of anal sex for both partners.
Butt plugs, also known as anal plugs and ass plugs, are bulb-shaped toys which are inserted into the anus. They come in small, medium and large sizes, which should be selected depending on your level of experience. Designed to be worn for a short amount of time before sex, butt plugs stretch and relax the sphincter muscles. This heightens pleasure and ensures that you are prepared for anal play. Check out Adulttoymegastore's range of Butt Plugs here.
A Butt Plug Tailis a butt plug that has a tail attached to it, which can be made of various materials, but fur is one of the most common. When a butt plug tail is inserted, it gives the impression that the person has a tail. Usually associated with Dom/sub relationships, butt plug tails are generally used as part of BDSM play, but not always.
Beginner's guide to butt plug tails Read next: The 6 best bunny tail butt plugs to fluff up your sex life
An anal vibrator is a vibrator designed for sexual stimulation of the anus of both men and women. Basically, all anal vibrators have one common feature - they produce a vibrating effect in the rectum for pleasurable sensations. Anal vibrators are great for anal play lovers who want even more stimulation during anal play sessions.
Dildos can be used anally provided they have a flared base to prevent them from being sucked too far into the rectum, and strict hygiene measures must be taken to prevent cross contamination. Read our guide on what to be aware of before using a dildo anally.
Tunnel Butt Plugs, also known as anal tunnel plugs, are molded butt plugs with a tunnel through them. The tunnel opens your butt to all kinds of fun and kinky things. Designed for more advanced and experienced butt plug users, you can check out Adulttoymegastore's range of Tunnel Butt Plugs here.
Double penetration sex toys are designed to stimulate two erogenous zones at once! Double penetration refers to when two or more body parts or objects are inserted into the human body during foreplay or sexual intercourse. Double penetration often refers to having vaginal sex while inserting something, such as a dildo, anally or vice versa. However, it can include any combination of oral, vaginal and anal penetration.
Glass Anal Sex Toys are sex toys designed for anal stimulation that are made from glass. Glass is a nonporous material meaning that it has no pores and as a result is not permeable buy air, water, bodily fluids, lubricants or other impurities, making is safe for the body. Clean up with a glass sex toy is a breeze, and you can experiment with temperature play with glass sex toys.
P-spot Anal Sex Toys, also known as prostate stimulators or prostate massagers, are sex toys specifically designed to stimulate a man's prostate. They are very similar to dildos and butt plugs, but they are usually curved or have a bulbous tip. The special shapes of these toys make it much easier to reach the prostate when they are inserted into a man's anus. Some prostate stimulators may even vibrate for extra pleasure. P-spot Anal Sex Toys can be used alone during masturbation or with a partner during foreplay or intercourse.
The purpose of Squirting Anal Sex Toys is to mimic a penises ejaculation. Usually a syringe or pump is used to push the liquid out of the sex toy to create the sensation and look of ejaculation.
Huge anal sex toys are larger sex toys designed for advanced anal sex toy users. These toys are not for beginners, and major anal training should take place before attempting a sex toy of this size.
Now that you know the differences between the types of anal toys available, find out how to prepare your body for anal play to ensure your experience is safe and pleasurable with expert tips from sex educator and anal expert, Emma Hewitt:
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This article was originally published on 11 January 2018 and was updated on 18 June 2021 for relevance and comprehensiveness. This article has been reviewed and verified by Adulttoymegastore's Sex Educator and Adult Toy Expert Emma Hewitt.
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