What is a Butt Plug for?

What is a Butt Plug for?

For those who have never used anal toys, they can seem like quite an alien concept. Customers are often asking us ‘Who uses butt plugs?’ or “What is a butt Plug for?’ This short article aims to answer questions like these and give a basic understanding of why people enjoy using anal plugs.

Butt Plugs are generally a bulbous shape made from a firm material. Silicone, PVC, glass and steel are the most common. The bulb is intended to be inserted into the rectum, whilst the base remains outside the body. The base both secures the plug in place and stops it being lost inside the body. Never use a plug without a base, as the hospital visit to have it extracted will not be fun!

The anal sphincter is one of the most sensitive areas of the body. It is packed with nerve endings, so massaging it or teasing it can create a lot of pleasure. Inserting a plug is a unique experience. For most people, the feeling of having something inserted is so unusal it creates an all-consuming sexual thrill.

Anal Fun for Everyone

Anal plugs are truly a unisex toy. Men and women can both get great pleasure from them. Plugs have always been popular amongst gay men, but more and more straight couples are now experimenting. The added advantage for women, is when a plug is inserted, her vagina will be tighter.

The anal canal and the vagina run parallel to each other, so if the anal canal is expanded by inserting a toy, it leaves less room for the vagina meaning it feels tighter when penetrated, which heightens the arousal for both partners.

At this point it’s important to highlight that anal toys should always be used along with plenty of lubricant. The vagina is self-lubricating, but the anus is not. Use lubrication for a safe and pleasureable experience and you’ll find a new sexual option you will love.

Product Suggestions

There are so many different size options and features to choose from, but the best advice is to start small. What looks small to the eye will feel a lot larger. A good starting point is a lightweight slim plug such as the Small Spade Plug. Even the slimmest plug gives a sense of fullness.

Lots of people enjoy the sensation of a vibrating butt plug. The most popular model is the Plug-ilicious from Satisfyer toys. A rechargeable pleasure tool available in 3 different colours. As you will see if you browse our Anal Plug section, the range available suits all levels of experience, tastes and budget.

Hopefully we’ve given you a better idea about anal plugs and their advantages. If we have tempted you to give one a try, on your own or with a partner, we hope you’ll love the new sexual pleasure that awaits!

Your Questions Answered

What is a Butt Plug for? is the 6th in a series of short articles answering the questions we are asked in-store or online via our website or social media platforms. By creating these articles, we hope to help out other people with the same queries.

About Tabu

Our adult shop Tabu Adult Boutique is located in Eketahuna. From our Manawatu base, we serve customers from all over the wider Wairarapa and Manawatu-Wanganui region. It is also our hub for online sales around New Zealand and our online communications.

As you would expect from any good sex shop, we stock the best selection of sex toys for women, sex toys for men, anal toys, bondage and other BDSM gear, lubricants, lingerie and so much more. We hope you’ll give us the opportunity to help you Find Your Fantasy.