 Butt plugs (or anal plugs ) are sex toys that are designed to be inserted in the anus and rectum for sexual pleasure . In some ways, they are similar to a dildo , but they tend to be shorter, and to have a flared end or wide gripping ring to prevent the device from being lost inside the rectum.
The users of butt plugs include men and women of all sexual preferences.
Unlike the vagina , which is closed off by the cervix , the rectum leads to the sigmoid colon . Objects which are inserted into the rectum can therefore potentially travel up into the bowel : the flared end on a butt plug exists to prevent this.
In addition, the lower bowel above the rectum is easily perforated. For this reason, butt plugs tend to be shorter than dildos, and their range in size tends generally to be a variation in circumference. They must also be very smooth to avoid damaging the rectum or bowel. In order to get them into the rectum, they most commonly have a general profile of a round-ended cone which then narrows to a "waist" which locates itself at the anal sphincter, with the flared part outside the body, preventing the butt plug from slipping further into the body. If you have never tried anal sex before and want to use a butt plug, buy one made from soft jelly material such as our beginners jelly butt plug.
As with other activities involving anal penetration, such as anal sex , large amounts of sexual lubricant and a slow gentle approach is needed to insert or remove a butt plug.
Butt plugs are often used covered by condoms for hygiene, and to allow for the easy disposal of any feces that they may come in contact with. Nevertheless, they should not be shared with other people, due to the risk of blood-borne diseases such as HIV. Your butt plug should also never be used to stimulate any area other than the rectum and should not be inserted into your mouth or a woman's vagina after coming in contact with the rectum.
Butt plugs come in a variety of colors, shapes, sizes, and textures. Some are designed to look like penises , while some are ribbed or wavy. The majority are shaped with a thin tip, which is wider in the middle, a notch to hold it in place once it is inserted, and a flared base to prevent complete insertion into the rectum and prevent spills.
Twisting type of anal stimulator
Butt plugs are made of a variety of materials, the most common being latex . Other materials used include silicone , neoprene , wood , metal , stoe , and many other materials. Silicone is a particularly good material as it can be boiled in water to sterilize it.
There are butt plugs that "ejaculate" by squirting water or other viscous fluids into the rectum. There are also vibrating butt plugs, and butt plugs that can inflate and expand. Some butt plugs are specifically designed for men and stimulate the prostate.
Other variations include thinner but textured jelly shafts with a strong ring at the end for easy removal. The ring also prevents the shaft to be inserted completely into the anus.
Butt plugs can be moved in or out for pleasure; for this type of activity ribbed butt plugs can increase pleasure. They can also be worn continuously for long periods of time. When wearing butt plugs and holding the anal sphincter open for very long periods of time one should take care that this practice could potentially decrease the elasticity of the anal sphincter muscles . The BMEzine risks glossary states that "The process is similar to earlobe stretch except that the 'jewelry' is not worn all the time" and that there is no harm done to the function of the sphincter when stretching is done carefully. |
