Butt Plug

What is a Butt Plug?

A butt plug is a sex toy usually shaped like a teardrop that was designed to be inserted in the anus for sexual pleasure. It has a base that prevents it from getting sucked into the rectum, and it’s used by people of all genders and sexual orientations—basically, anyone who’s into anal sex.

Why Are Butt Plugs Shaped Like That?

Butt plugs are shaped like a teardrop because the anus is different from the vagina. While the base prevents the butt plug from getting sucked in, the roundness of a butt plug is there to protect the lower bowel above the rectum, which can be easily damaged.

While butt plugs are not often discussed in the media, people do love them, and some even like to take their butt plugs to MRI scans, which is as hilarious as it sounds.

Butt plug
Butt plugs come in all shapes, sizes, and colors.

Butt Plug Safety Tips

Some people are afraid of butt plugs, while others keep them close at heart. Anyway, this sex toy should always be used with caution. To keep safe while butt-plugging, pay attention to the following safety tips:

  • If you’re new to butt plugs, start small, as the muscles in your anus need some getting used to;
  • After using your butt plug, use a sex toy cleaner to keep it tidy and avoid the dissemination of bacteria (especially if you’ve inserted it in the anus);
  • The anus is not naturally lubricated like the vagina, so please apply some lube before using your butt plug.