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Anal sex toys are designed to stimulate the anus to enhance orgasm and are a great way to experiment with the
pleasure of anal stimulation and sex. There are three main types of sex toys designed specifically for anal play
to add another level of excitement and pleasure to your sex life: anal beads, butt plugs, and specially designed
dildos and vibrators.
It is important to mention that the anus does not make its own lubrication (unlike the vagina). So be sure to use
plenty of lube when using these toys—and go slowly, allowing your anus time to accept them. If you feel pain, it
means you should slow down, back off a little, and then try again slowly. When performed slowly and with
lubricant, anal sex is safe and pleasurable
Butt plugs are usually used covered by condoms for hygiene, and to allow for the easy disposal of any
feces that they may come in contact with. They should not be shared with other people, due to the risk of
blood-borne diseases, including HIV that can arise from the transfer of body fluids from one person to
another. These should also never be used to stimulate any area other than the rectum.
There are butt plugs that "ejaculate" by squirting water or other viscous fluids into the rectum. There are
also vibrating butt plugs, butt plugs that can inflate and expand, and butt plugs with rotating beads and
thrusting functions. Butt plugs can be moved in or out for pleasure; for this type of activity ribbed butt plugs
can increase pleasure. They can also be worn continuously (or be lockable) for long periods of time.
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pleasure of anal stimulation and sex. There are three main types of sex toys designed specifically for anal play
to add another level of excitement and pleasure to your sex life: anal beads, butt plugs, and specially designed
dildos and vibrators.
It is important to mention that the anus does not make its own lubrication (unlike the vagina). So be sure to use
plenty of lube when using these toys—and go slowly, allowing your anus time to accept them. If you feel pain, it
means you should slow down, back off a little, and then try again slowly. When performed slowly and with
lubricant, anal sex is safe and pleasurable
- Butt Plugs are often shorter dildos intended for anal insertion. They tend to have a flared base to
prevent the device from becoming lodged in the rectum.
Butt plugs are usually used covered by condoms for hygiene, and to allow for the easy disposal of any
feces that they may come in contact with. They should not be shared with other people, due to the risk of
blood-borne diseases, including HIV that can arise from the transfer of body fluids from one person to
another. These should also never be used to stimulate any area other than the rectum.
There are butt plugs that "ejaculate" by squirting water or other viscous fluids into the rectum. There are
also vibrating butt plugs, butt plugs that can inflate and expand, and butt plugs with rotating beads and
thrusting functions. Butt plugs can be moved in or out for pleasure; for this type of activity ribbed butt plugs
can increase pleasure. They can also be worn continuously (or be lockable) for long periods of time.
- Anal Beads are balls or bumps on a string or a semi-rigid wand. They are inserted into the rectum and
then removed with varying speeds. The beads can be uniform or vary in size, and number from three to
as many as eight.
- Anal dildos and vibrators are slender in design specifically for anal play.
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