![]() “You can potentially create lasting damage to your body if you continue to force your body through something it is trying to warn you is not okay. “Numbing creams pain receptors, which are our body’s way of telling us something is not right,” she says. She also warns against using numbing creams. Finn says anal sex should never hurt or feel uncomfortable. ![]() Communication is key.Īnd if something hurts, stop. Let your partner know what feels good, what doesn’t, and what sensations you’d like to explore further. If you’re with a partner, Finn suggests asking them to stimulate the area with their tongue or give you a relaxing full-body massage before making any other moves. The external stimulation alone may feel great, so you can leave it at that, or continue to relax as you work your way up to penetration. You can start by stimulating the outside of your anus with your fingers or a vibrating toy. So if you’re feeling a bit anxious about anal play, those muscles may not be as willing to open to allow for penetration.” “We naturally tense up when something new is introduced to that area. “The rectum holds a lot of tension,” she tells SELF. Lisa Finn, a sex educator at the sex toy boutique Babeland, says relaxation is key to enjoying anal play. "Take a deep breath to further relax and listen to your body, noting what feels good and what does not."Įxcited? Ahead, we've rounded up the best butt plugs of 2023, with insight from experts on why they love them.When you’re going to try the big A, experts recommend taking it slow and starting with a little finger or mouth play. "Make sure you are in a comfortable and safe space where you will be undisturbed, light a candle, play soft music, or do whatever makes the space most comfortable to you," says Megwyn White, clinical sexologist and director of education at the sex-toy brand Satisfyer. Gasnault recommends "plenty of foreplay, or 'outercourse,' to help prepare the body and relax through pleasure." She explains that "getting the head in is the part that can feel the most uncomfortable," adding that using "plenty of personal lubricant" can help ensure the experience is pleasurable. The key to using a butt plug is to take your time. "Make sure that your toy also has a flare at the base for safety" (aka, so it doesn't get stuck). Likewise, she recommends that those easing into anal play "start small." In other words, look for toys that "present a rounded and narrow tip for easier insertion," she says. "Glass or silicone toys can both feel great, but beginners might feel more comfortable starting with silicone, which has a very soft touch." "Material-wise, it's important to make sure that it's body-safe and that the surface is nonporous to be easy to wash," Gasnault says. When choosing a butt plug, it's important to consider the materials it's made of and its shape and size. For female-bodied people, it can come and titillate nerves that also interact with the clitoral region and can be an indirect way to exert pressure on the G-spot region by pushing against the vagina." She adds that "some female-bodied people also like to use it as a way to create a tighter feel in the vagina." ![]() ![]() "For male-bodied people, it can help to massage the highly erogenous prostate. But before we take an up-close look at all the different choices, let's start with the butt-plug basics, shall we? Ahead, Cécile Gasnault, brand director of the aptly named sex-toys and accessories brand Smile Makers, answers all your questions about butt plugs.īutt plugs are penetrative products designed to stimulate the anal region, Gasnault explains. Case in point: many people are experimenting with sex toys like butt plugs behind closed doors, as evidenced by the hundreds of options on the market, from weighted and warming designs to vibrating and glass creations. So you're easing into anal play - hello and welcome! Despite how infrequently we may talk about this type of sex, you're not alone, and there are so many exciting ways to ease into it. If you buy a product we have recommended, we may receive affiliate commission, which in turn supports our work. As POPSUGAR editors, we independently select and write about stuff we love and think you'll like too. ![]()
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