b-Vibe Snug Plug 4, Black

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While B-Vibe is well known for their rechargeable vibrating stuff – like the Triplet Plug, for example – their Snug Plugs aren’t powered by motors. They’re powered by gravity and the movements of our very own butts. The insides are hollowed out and the free-roaming weights that fill the cavity are where the sensation comes from. They’re kinda like Geisha balls for your bum. Moving away from anal, the Snug Plug 3 works brilliantly as a kegel exerciser. Most ‘advanced’ kegel balls have a weight range of between 90g and 130g. Because of the 180g weight of the Snug Plug 3, it gives my muscles one hell of a workout. Even better, though, is the fact that the size and shape of it makes me feel like I have a dildo inside me. Kegel balls don’t usually turn me on (I say usually cos my steel ones do) but nearly every time I’ve used this plug as a kegel weight the session has seamlessly morphed into masturbation.

Don’t let the shape fool you, keeping a butt plug in could set you up for some painful side effects and lasting complications.Yep, when it comes to your butt, a toy can get away from you and end up too high in your rectum to reach. This is rare, but possible, which is why the shape of an anal toy is crucial. Size, shape, and material matter, but so does choosing a toy you’re familiar with, explains Daniel Saynt, founder and chief conspirator of the New Society for Wellness, a sex- and cannabis-friendly members-only club in New York City. The best rule of thumb is that beginners should start with a toy that's smaller in size. Small plugs should be roughly the size of a finger or two for easy insertion, so you can gently stretch the tissue around your anus. Eventually, you may want to work up to larger plugs, which can get as big as a fist. You’ll want to lube up your anus and the butt plug for insertion and removal. You’ll also want to lube up throughout the day to avoid irritation.

Manta recommends waiting to turn on the vibrations until after the plug is inside you, so you're not trying to insert a rapidly-buzzing object. Also, make sure you have some wipes nearby to wipe off your hands before handling the remote. "Breathe! Relax! Take it slow! Have a marvelous time!" she says.

I really like the variety of colors available. Even though it's easy to tell them apart by size, the colors are nice and make identifying each one even easier.

However, when someone wears a butt plug for long periods of time, the sphincter can get inflamed around the plug, making removal very difficult, if not impossible,” he says. “Additionally, the surrounding anal and rectal tissues may also swell. As a result, you may find yourself with fissures, hemorrhoids, and other localized injuries.” Extended wear won’t loosen your anus The plug itself is made from the smoothest silicone and there isn’t a seam in sight. It really does feel lovely to the touch. I’m typing one handed right now cos my other hand is obsessively stroking the plug.

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One note on safety: Manta reminds anal enthusiasts that any toy that goes in the ass should have a flanged base. Don't use a bullet vibrator like a butt plug, or it might vanish up your bum and warrant an ER visit. I've found the finish to be excellent, smooth all around. There's a very slight color difference along where the seam would be but otherwise they're great.

To find the best butt plugs to buy now, our panel of two sex experts and our own sex editor tried over 50 butt plugs in the past year, and field tested them during solo and partner play. They judged each butt plug based on its size, extra features (like vibrating or weighted butt plugs), and how much pleasure each one produced. Ahead, we found the 22 best butt plugs to buy online now. Both have pros and cons, says Ashley Manta, author of The CBD Solution: Sex. "Battery-operated is usually cheaper, so [it's] potentially good for someone who is just starting out," Manta says. "But you do get what you pay for, and battery-operated vibes tend to be more on the buzzy side, which can feel itchy if you're someone who prefers rumbly vibration." On the other hand, she says that rechargeable toys tend to be higher quality, often come with warranties, and are usually made out of non-porous materials (i.e. they're smoother, water resistant, and are less likely to accumulate bacteria). Lube is nonnegotiable when it comes to butt play. Without it, you can quite literally tear yourself a new one and do some very painful damage to your anus and your rectum — if you can even manage to get it in. Dr. Joe Kort, PhD, LMSW, is the founder and director of the Center for Relationship and Sexual Health in Royal Oak, Michigan.

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Lube doesn’t just help you get it in, it’ll also help make the butt plug more comfortable as it moves around in there. And it’s gonna move as you move. Material: Only use butt plugs that are made with body safe materials that are non-porous. So look for toys that are made from silicone, glass, and metal, as those are easy to clean and sanitize. In general, avoid toys that are made from PVC, which could contain toxic chemicals like phthalates.