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More Types

We've only shown you the tip of the iceberg above. There are more types of butt plug than you could imagine. Read on to learn about some of the more unique types!

Expanding

The first on our list which looks visibly different. Rather than a solid bulb shape, these often look like they have arms. Some even think they look like small flowers.

Each of these arms are soft and flexible, letting you push them together to create the typical bulb. This lets you get the expanding plug in. Once inside your body though, the arms are free to spread out once again.

The stimulation these offer can be completely different to other types, as they touch and rub against areas of your butt that others don’t. They are also a good option for someone who wants to feel more filled up, but struggle to insert larger plugs.

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Hollow and Tunnel

One of the more unusual types of butt plugs are hollow or tunnel plugs. These are quite similar to normal plugs, but have one key difference. The center is hollow the entire way up.

Using a hollow plug means that you can also use other sex toys at the same time, in particular vibrators. Simply put them inside the hollow part and enjoy the vibrations. They also allow you to see the gape that the plug produces in your butt, which can be a real turn on for some.

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Extra Large

On the opposite end of the scale, extra-large butt plugs are designed for the true anal pros. These are some of the biggest on offer, letting you stretch your butt right to its limits.

Extra-large plugs can be very long, very wide, or both. Which you choose will depend on what kind of feeling you want from wearing it. Longer ones can stimulate much deeper, while wider ones can stretch your muscles much more.

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USB

Perhaps one of the more unusual kinds available, these can actually carry a USB stick inside. The port will be found on the base, so you can plug it directly into your PC, and then when you want to keep your data safe you can put it back inside your body!

These plugs came about after their inventor was talking to some strippers about what kind of things their butt plugs could do. While it may have originally been a joke, these plugs now exist and are available for you to buy today.

Wireless

Wireless butt plugs are a variation of vibrating plugs. These all come with a remote control, or are powered by a phone app. The point of this is that you can hand control of your toy to another person.

Not knowing when you will be feeling vibrations can be very exciting, so these are a favorite among kinky couples. They can even be great for long-distance relationships, as some can be operated over the internet. No matter how far apart you are, you can still give each other the same sexual pleasure!

Electroshock

Electroshock butt plugs are probably the most extreme option on the market. These can come in a variety of different shapes, and all will come with a set of wires attached. The wires are plugged into a power box, or socket in your house, allowing it to give you small electrical shocks while you wear it.

For some this is enjoyable as the shocks provide small amounts of pain, heightening the pleasure you feel. Others find the shocks pleasurable on their own, giving them a completely new kind of stimulation.

Luxury

For the connoisseurs among you, there are even high-end, luxury butt plugs available. Just like the famous diamond encrusted vibrator bought by David Beckham, these plugs are made of some seriously pricey materials.

Gold, silver, and even diamond plugs can be found. These aren’t without their expected price tag though, and some of the most expensive luxury plugs can cost several thousand dollars!

Rimming

Rimming plugs are a variation on vibrating models. The key difference though is how they vibrate. Unlike a normal motor, they contain sets of beads which rotate around the inside in a particular pattern.

What difference do beads make? Well many people think that the rotations of these beads can make it feel like someone is using their tongue on you, hence their name!

Character

These are made to look like a person or character rather than a regular old toy. There are many different kinds out there, from famous cartoon characters to some of the most famous world leaders!

While these plugs are probably designed to be a jokey present, some people still use them. Thanks to their unusual shapes, they can provide stimulation in a different way to other kinds of plugs, which can make them very enjoyable to wear.

Fidget Spinner

Even more strange are fidget spinner butt plugs. These are, exactly as their name would suggest, butt plugs with fidget spinners attached to their bases.

If you feel like you need something to keep your hands busy while you enjoy yourself, or simply want to save on the space of having an anal toy and a fidget spinner, then these might be just for you.

Anal Beads

Moving away from “pure” butt plugs, there are a few different variations on the theme. The first of these are anal beads.

Rather than simply featuring a single bulb which sits inside your body, anal beads have a series of small balls along the length of them. You can insert each ball one at a time, and often they will move from smaller to larger, or larger to smaller.

The main reason anal beads are so enjoyable, is they way they stretch your sphincter. A normal butt plug will open them further and further until the toy is in, then close up again. Anal beads open the sphincter a smaller amount, then let it close up between each bead.

This creates a “popping” sensation which can feel extremely nice.

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Harnesses/Belts

Butt plug harnesses are very similar to strap on harnesses. They wrap around and between your legs, sitting very close to your anus. Rather than attaching a strapon to the outside of the harness though, you strap a butt plug to the inside.

Some harnesses will come with butt plugs attached already, while others will let you put in your own. Once you put the harness on, the plug is kept firmly inside your body. This can make wearing it outside, or for a long period of time much easier.

Cock Rings

At the very end of the list, we have butt plugs with cock rings. These can come in basically any other style, but they key point is that a small arm comes out of the base, and leads to a cock ring.

While wearing your plug, you also wear the cock ring, doubling your pleasure!

More Materials

Just like with types, there are a huge range of materials to choose from when finding your perfect plug. Here are some more examples of what your butt plug could be made out of.

Hard Plastic

Hard plastic is a material starting to disappear from the sex toy market, and for good reason. While it is very cheap, these tend not to last very long. They can often come with moulding lines which can feel sharp and pointy inside your body, and depending on the plastic can even be toxic.

While some hard plastic butt plugs may still be available, we don’t recommend using them. Spending a little more for a better material will make your experience much more enjoyable.

TPE/TPR/Cyberskin

This section actually has three different materials, but they’re fairly similar, so we’ll cover them together. Thermoplastic elastomers, thermoplastic rubbers and cyberskin are all newer materials. Each is made from a combination of polymers, usually rubber and plastic, to create a new mix of material.

All of these materials, and in particular cyberskin, are some of the softest and most flesh-like feeling materials you can make butt plugs from. This makes them a favorite among many simply because of how nice they feel.

Unfortunately though, these materials are much harder to keep clean, and bacteria can even find its way inside the surface of your toy. They are also much more likely to become damaged, meaning that you have to be extra careful when using and cleaning them.

Jelly and Jelly Rubber

Our last materials are jelly and jelly rubber. Both of these come from the older days of sex toys, and were commonly used in making butt plugs. Each is extremely soft and sometimes even floppy, making them easy to insert and comfortable to use.

Thankfully, jelly is rarely used in sex toys these days thanks to the fantastic work of many retailers during the 90s. These materials have toxic ingredients, which can easily break down inside your body and cause harm. Some even degraded before they reached stores, turning into a sticky, gooey mess!

We always recommend avoiding jelly plugs wherever possible.

Porous and Non-Porous Materials

An important point we haven’t discussed yet is the porosity of the materials. This can sound complicated, but it’s actually really simple.

Porous materials are those which have pores (small holes) large enough for things to pass through. Heavily porous materials can even let liquids through, just like sponges. With butt plugs, we’re only interested in whether or not bacteria and germs can get through the material.

Due to this, each butt plug material is usually classed as porous (does allow some bacteria through), or non-porous (lets no bacteria through).

The problem with porous materials is that once the bacteria manages to enter the pores and get inside the surface of a toy, you can’t reliably get it back out again. No matter how much you clean it, there will always be some leftovers inside the material.

This means that you should always try to purchase a non-porous butt plug where possible. Non-porous materials include silicone, glass, and metal.

Choosing a Butt Plug

Seeing the extraordinary range of choices available to you can make deciding which butt plug you want to buy a very difficult task. Which one suits you the most?

In the final section of this guide, we’re going to go through a few different situations and discuss which plugs are most suitable for these kinds of people.

Best For Beginners:

As a new user, there are a few choices that can make your first plug experiences much smoother and more enjoyable.

Generally you should stick to simpler plugs, such as classic or jewelled variants. It’s also advised that you go for smaller butt plugs, with longer stems. This makes it easier to insert them into your body, and keep them inside.

For materials, usually you should try and stick to silicone. This is a bit softer and more comfortable to wear, which helps reduce some of the “weird” feeling you’ll have when you first start using plugs.

Best For Couples:

Butt plugs don’t just have to be a solo toy! Many couples enjoy sharing their experience with each other. Either one, or both of you can wear one at the same time!

While any butt plug will be good enough for couple’s play, some have some clear advantages. Vibrating and wireless butt plugs can leave you at the mercy of your partner holding the remote. Or you can both wear one and tease each other by swapping controls!

If you want to take your stimulation to the extreme, an electroshock butt plug is sure to suffice. Being able to give small shocks to your partner can really turn up the heat, and depending on your relationship you might enjoy using this in a kinkier way by incorporating elements of BDSM into your bedroom.

Finally, using a hollow butt plug will mean your partner can look straight through and into your body, a real turn on for some people!

Best For Anal Stretching:

When big just isn’t big enough, you’ll be looking for ways to further stretch your anus to hold larger and larger plugs. Once again, some types of plug will be able to help you much, much more with this mission.

Depending on your experience level, you’ll probably want to get started with an anal training kit. This gives you multiple different sizes to work your way through. Many people won’t need more than this, as the largest plug will give them all the stretch they desire. Sometimes though, you’ll want more, and will need to turn to a different kind of plug.

To take your stretch to the next level, there is obviously any extra-large plug to choose from. Often these will be difficult to get into your body though, thanks to their incredible girth. To make things easier, you can try an inflatable or expanding plug instead.

These will be much easier to put inside your butt, as they are not too different in size to other kinds of butt plug. Once inside though, you can let them expand or inflate them, increasing the stretch you’ll feel.

Best For Men:

Thanks to the prostate gland, men who use butt plugs are in for a real treat! This is why we always recommend a prostate massager to any men interested in plugs.

Anal play for men is all about stimulating the prostate, as it provides some of the most intense and enjoyable feelings possible. Thanks to their curved design, a prostate massager hits this gland perfectly, and can really give you an experience you aren’t going to forget.

Best For Women:

Women are kind of lucky when it comes to choosing butt plugs. Basically anything goes! There aren’t really any specific plugs which provide women with more or less pleasure. Instead it’s much more about personal preference.

Generally though, women will tend to enjoy vibrating plugs. The vibrations can gently stimulate both the vagina and clitoris, which for some women is essential in order to reach orgasm.

Many women also prefer tail, jewelled, or princess plugs, thanks to the gorgeous designs available!