Anal Play: The Ins and Outs of Modern Sex Toys for the Anus

The most popular sex toys on the market, at least for us ladies, involve vaginal stimulation in one way or another. Most modern girls who love to indulge in a bit of self-pleasure will opt to buy a vibrator, a dildo, or a vaginal pump. However, in recent years, more and more women have begun exploring anal play, and the market answered their new demands. 

Nowadays, if I felt like having a bit of rectal fun, I could buy any number of anal toys out on the market. So, for any woman who’s a bit new to this type of sexual play, it must be daunting to see so many choices. Therefore, this article will help with describing the most popular anal toys to the reader, as well as deciding on which particular toy would suit her best.

Types of Anal Toys

Butt Plugs

For a total beginner who has never tried anal play before in her life, these particular toys are the best place to start. Butt plugs remain popular among ladies, as well as some gentlemen, because of one keyword: simplicity. They sport a modest design, are easy enough to use, and are just as simple to clean. 

An average plug has a tapered top and a broad mid-section. It then continues onto a thin neck and ends in a wide flat base. This design helps the toy enter the anus easily, and the base prevents it from getting stuck. 

In addition, the thin neck between the base and the body is there because it helps the toy stay inside the sphincter without being pushed out easily. If the toy had continued to broaden up to the base, it would eventually slip out because of the sphincter’s constant activity.  

Anal Beads

Slightly more complex than the plug, this sex toy consists of a string of beads bound together. The user slides them in one by one, with any speed or intensity they want. Once again, the thin string between each individual bead serves to keep the inserted ones from falling out. 

The main point of pleasure with the beads is their versatility. Depending on how slow or fast I pull them (or push them in), I can achieve different kinds of sensations. And if the string is long enough, there’s also potential for both anal and vaginal play. Also, since a lot of these beads aren’t too big, they can be just as user-friendly for beginners.

Prostate Massagers

Ladies, give me a minute with the dudes for this one!

If you happen to own a prostate (as men and lots of trans women do), then you know just how sensitive it is. You also know how instrumental it can be in helping you achieve an orgasm. Well, prostate massagers are the perfect toy for you. Sure, they remind us of dildos and do get inserted into the anus. But their primary purpose is to stimulate the prostate on the inside. Some types can also massage the taint, giving the prostate a thorough treatment from both outside and in. 

Anal Hooks

Now we delve into the slightly extreme territory. Of all the toys on this list, anal hooks are the only ones specifically meant for the BDSM crowd. Made of metal and reminiscent of meat hooks, these toys are meant to deal out a bit of pain alongside pleasure. Furthermore, they are most often used with a partner, but it’s possible to have fun with an anal hook solo. Needless to say, they are definitely not meant for beginners. 

Inflatable Toys

One of the more interesting types on this list, an inflatable anal toy, is precisely what its name suggests. The business end is hard but flexible enough to change shape. It is attached to a pump that the user or their partner can handle. With each squeeze of the pump, the toy grows bigger and firmer. The expansion is what provides the stimulation. 

Anal Vibrators

Similar to dildos mainly in shape, anal vibrators have an extra component, i.e., they stimulate the anus through vibrations. Coming in a variety of speeds, intensities, shapes, and sizes, these toys present an upgrade over plugs and dildos thanks to their hands-free capabilities. 

Anal Dildos

I purposefully left anal dildos last for this list, mainly because they are the least pricey, most stimulating type of anal toy on the market. Similar to regular dildos, these tools were tailor-made for the anus, and if you know how to use one, you’ll get the most bang for your buck with it. 

So let’s figure out how anal dildos ought to be used. 

How to Use Anal Dildos

Proper Research

The first step is to make sure you’re not shopping blindly for anything. When I was looking for my first anal dildo, I made sure that it fit me, that it was durable, contained no harmful material, and was aesthetically pleasing. It’s always important to do research into the product before buying it since we don’t want to waste a lot of money on something that will ultimately not satisfy us. 

In the Mood

Obviously, even the best sex toy in the world can’t help me if I don’t feel like pleasuring myself. So, before using an anal dildo, I always recommend loosening up and getting oneself in the mood before trying a dildo out.

Lubrication 

Much like any other anal toy, the dildo will require a lot of lube. Considering it’s not exactly a sex organ, the anus does not produce its own lubrication like a vagina or a penis might. Therefore, we have to apply lube to it before every single serious entry, or else we risk harming our insides. It’s also important to buy the right kind of lubricant, i.e., one that will not harm the dildo or our skin. 

Slow and Steady

Whenever I buy a new toy, I make sure to ease myself into it. The same goes for some simple-to-use toys like dildos. Before going full-swing inside, I always recommend taking it slowly, with minor entrances and lots of teasing. Once the anus relaxes enough, your new toy will slide in smoothly. 

Hygiene

Even a recently cleaned anus is not exactly pristine, especially after a session. As such, I have to stress that users must clean their anal dildos immediately after use. If not, the bacteria on its surface will multiply, and the next usage might end up affecting the user’s health. 

A Word or Two at the End

Anal play is by no means new, and the current market for all related toys has grown immensely. Therefore, ladies, if you want to give your rear end a bit of fun, make sure to pick the best anal dildo on the market today and enjoy your solo pleasure time to the fullest.