10 of the best anal toys for all experience levels

A good anal sex toy is (ideally) in the butthole of the beholder. Anal toys are a great way to explore during your next solo masturbation sesh or enhance your sex life with a partner or two, whether as a main event or as a build-up to other activities. But how do you know which toy is right for you?

When shopping for a new anal sex toy, consider what it’s made out of, as well as its size and shape. Silicone and stainless steel are great materials for any anal toy because they’re non-porous and easy to clean. While it’s generally true that folks who are more experienced enjoy toys that are a little bigger, and less experienced folks feel more comfortable with toys that are a little smaller, going too small for your first experience might leave you unsatisfied.

In addition to using lube during play, from a safety perspective, a toy with a flared base, or flange, is essential. The flange of any anal toy should be at least one inch wider than its widest insertable part to reduce the chances of it getting lost inside you—which really can happen and can require an ER visit. Remember: Sex toys aren’t regulated, so the fact that a toy made it to market doesn’t necessarily mean it’s body-safe.

Whether you’re choosing a toy for your first anal foray or your fiftieth, here are the top anal toys and lubes for your bottom.

1. The best plug you’ll ever own: The nJoy Pure Plug

The nJoy Pure Plug just might be the perfect sex toy. It has a smooth bulb attached to a tapered stem and looped flange, which means that once it’s in, you won’t have to worry about it slipping out. Removal is easy, too: Just hook a finger through the base and gently tug it out, no matter how slippery your lube-coated fingers might get.

Often with penetrative sex toys, bigger is bigger: If you want big sensations, at a certain point you need something that’s physically bigger in size. No so with the Pure Plug. Its delicious weight delivers a feeling of fullness even at a smaller size. It’s also gorgeous.

But best of all, the nJoy Pure is made of solid stainless steel, which is what gives it its mass and creates a world of possibilities for temperature play (run it under warm or cold water to make anal penetration feel like an extra treat), as well as lube compatibility. Even the smaller size is fun to clench around, and the stainless steel means it will last a lifetime with care—I’ve had mine since 2015 and it still looks brand new, though I can’t say the same for some of the surfaces I’ve accidentally dropped it on. It’s a serious statement piece and an everyday go-to in one.

$70 at Babeland

2. A vibrating butt plug: The We-Vibe Ditto

A small yet satisfying vibrating butt plug, the We-Vibe Ditto provides a titillating experience for beginners and still feels like a delight to anyone more experienced. A small, rounded tip widens into a curve that tapers to a narrow neck, so it’s easy to insert and you don’t have to stress about it moving around once it’s in place. The base is off center, which makes for comfortable wear during solo or partnered sex, and gives people with vaginas the possibility of receiving vaginal penetration. The vibrations are rumbly and powerful, and the toy lets you know when its battery is low—a feature that will have you wondering why every other sex toy doesn’t do the same.

Control the Ditto with a hand-held remote, buttons on the base of the toy, or the We-Vibe app. The app works on iOs or Android, allows you to switch between up to four We-Vibe toys, and—best of all—allows you to sync with a partner who can then control the vibration patterns and intensity from anywhere with an internet connection.

$97 at We-Vibe

3. A butt toy for when you want to get rimmed: B-Vibe Rimming Plug 2

What if you could get your ass eaten whenever you wanted? Countless sex toys try to emulate the feeling of a mouth on your penis or clit, but Rimming Plugs by B-Vibe—available in three sizes—is the first that mimics the feeling of a tongue between your cheeks, a delight for seasoned rimmers as well as those who have yet to experience it with a partner.

Once you insert it, rotating beads in the toy’s neck (similar to the ones used in the famed Rabbit G-spot toys) vibrate seven different ways to stimulate your sphincter at six levels of intensity, while a motor in its tip vibrates against your prostate or through the anterior wall of your vagina. The combination makes it a vibrating anal plug unlike any other.

The Rimming Plug 2 has 4.8 inches of insertable length and is 1.5 inches in diameter, making it a little on the larger side. If that sounds like too much fullness and sensation or you’re intimidated by bigger toys, the Rimming Plug Petite has a more compact insertion length of 3.9 inches, and a diameter of 1.4 inches. If you’re not intimidated enough, you can work your way up to the XL, which has 6.6 inches of insertable length and a diameter of 2.2 inches.

$165 at Good Vibrations

$160 at Good Vibrations

4. A slick silicone lube: Uberlube

If you’re not using silicone toys, silicone lube can be a good choice for anal because of how long it lasts—and unlike water-based lubes, it doesn’t wash away during shower sex. Uberlube is a paraben-, glycerin-, and fragrance-free silicone lube with added vitamin E that doesn’t get sticky. Available in travel or nightstand-sized options that include a pump top that’s easier to dispense one-handed, Uberlube also doubles as a surprisingly effective hair styling product or anti-chafing gel.

$25 at Babeland

5. A light, curved beginner butt plug: The small Fun Factory Bootie

People with prostates tend to enjoy toys with a bit of a curve in order to hit the spot—but people with G-spots can also enjoy curved toys, since they can stimulate the G-spot through the anterior wall of the vagina. If you want to explore anal but aren’t ready to make a big investment, the small Bootie from Fun Factory is an affordable, approachable place to start.

The Bootie is a flexible butt plug made of velvety, matte silicone. It has a curved tip and a narrow base that nestles between the cheeks for comfortable wear. It comes in a few colors and three sizes: Beginners can start small, and if you love the shape but want more length and girth, the medium and large are slightly bigger.

Because it has no electronic parts and is 100% silicone, the Bootie is waterproof, easy to clean, and just as easy to disinfect. Experiment with it in the shower, then wash it off and boil it on the stovetop for three minutes or run it through the dishwasher on the top rack for a disinfected clean.

$35 at Good Vibrations

6. Multipurpose anal beads: The nJoy Fun Wand

Not all anal beads are created equal. Many have bases that are too small to be safe, loops you need to awkwardly keep a finger through during use, or “strings” between beads that are porous, bacteria-housing, and can easily lead to a host of STIs.

But anal beads are also beloved for how you can use them to build sensation slowly, or remove them all at once on the way to orgasm.

That’s where the nJoy Fun Wand comes in. If you want the sensation of anal beads without the risk, or love the nJoy Pure Plug or other stainless steel toys and want to explore that further, the Fun Wand is a great way to do it.

It’s a stainless steel wand with three graduated beads on one end, a curved bulb on the other, and 4 inches of insertable length. That double-ended shape gives you more sensation than your average anal dildo and new options for anal play, and it’s a great fit for vaginal penetration, too—just make sure to wash and disinfect it before going from anus to vagina.

$100 at Babeland

7. A prostate-specific butt plug: The Aneros Syn Trident

Aneros is known for making some of the most stylish, pleasurable prostate massagers for people who have prostates. The Aneros Syn Trident is a silicone-coated butt plug shaped to target the prostate, with two external arms that stimulate the perineum and “kundalini spot,” closer to the tailbone (they also feel good during play with your partner).

The arms also make insertion and removal easy. Though the silicone coating is soft, the plug itself is more rigid, so inserting it in a reclining position on your back or side (with ample lube, of course) is key to a smooth experience and the first step in a hands-free orgasm.

$66 at Babeland

8. A comfortable, adjustable strap-on harness: SpareParts Joque Harness

In a world where most harnesses for butt play are either underwear-style or strappy leather, the SpareParts Joque is the best of both worlds: a strappy, adjustable harness that doesn’t dig in and can go in the washing machine afterwards.

The Joque is made of moisture-wicking nylon and spandex, comes in two very adjustable sizes, and has an O-ring that will fit toys up to 2 inches in diameter, including double-ended dildos—though if your toy is smaller, you’ll get better control if you pair it with a stabilizer ring (sold separately).

If your toy is bigger and your movements enthusiastic, you might find that wearing a pair of tight-fitting boxers with a fly for the dildo over the Joque will give you better control—though this isn’t often the case with leather, arguably this trade-off is worth it for an adjustable, affordable harness that’s easy to clean.

$148 from Babeland

$12 from Babeland

9. A great dual-density strap-on-compatible dildo: The Mustang

What’s a “strap” without an “on”? The Mustang dildo from Vixen Creations is a dual-density realistic silicone dildo that’s excellent with a harness or without.

With 6.5 inches of insertable length and 1.625 inches in diameter, the Mustang is definitely the biggest toy on this list. However, the squishy-on-the-outside, hard-on-the-inside dual-density silicone makes it feel a little smaller than if, say, the Pure Plug came in the same dimensions. If you’ve never tried dual-density silicone before, be prepared for a new favorite. The head is noticeable and the curve delicious, providing either prostate or anterior vaginal wall stimulation, while never feeling stabby.

The Mustang comes in three flesh tones, a Tie-Bright edition, or (if you buy directly from Vixen Creations) colors like fluorescent green, marbled black and blue, or clouds-in-the-sky amethyst, among others. No matter which you pick, pair it with water-based lube and clean it after with soap (I recommend fragrance-free basic Cetaphil) and warm water, and disinfect it for good measure by boiling it for a minimum of three minutes.

$153 at Amazon

10. A cushiony, pH-balanced anal lube: Sutil Rich

Good anal sex begins with going slow and using a generous amount of a great lube. Unlike vaginas or mouths, the rectum and anus don’t self-lubricate, so lube is necessary not only to keep everything slippery and sexy, but also to reduce the risk of super painful, decidedly unsexy anal fissures.

Sutil Rich is a thick, long-lasting, water-based lube with a pH of 6—ideal for anuses which have a pH between 6 and 7, but still appropriate for vaginas. It’s also paraben-, glycerin-, and fragrance-free and compatible with silicone toys, condoms, and nitrile gloves. If you’ve tried water-based lubes before and been unimpressed, or even if you have a favorite, Sutil Rich’s cushiony texture makes it a must-try.

$19 at Babeland

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