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7 Anal Toys for Beginners That Won’t Scare Your Butt

Tight hole? No problem.

By Gigi Fong | Reviewed by Ysolt Usigan

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So, you want to start playing in your ass, but your Google searches are showing you next-level sex toys. Here’s how to get started before diving deep.

Anal newbies need to know one thing: your first goal is becoming comfortable with the concept of rear-end play—not shoving a plug up your bum. Jumping into this too quickly can have several negative side effects, so let’s start slowly and ease you into the process.

The keys to a beginner butt toy are in the size and flared base. A flared base is what prevents the plug from getting stuck in your asshole, so do NOT shop for anything but, unless you want to have an embarrassing trip to the ER. You also need slim, petite options. More on that later. 

While we didn’t get our hands on every toy here (aside from a few like Playboy Pleasure’s small plug), so we’ve tapped the industry’s tried-and-true faves, from the butt plug pros at b-vibe (they own every anal toy you could think of), to favorites on beginner forums.

Here are some toys to add to your starter kit…

ANAL TOYS THAT ARE Tiny But Mighty

This toy is literally shaped for your anus. Are you picking up what I’m putting down? Crafted to slide right inside you, Njoy’s Pure is for the ones who want to get straight to the point… well, as straight to the point as beginner anal can be. Users love this outside of the boudoir (cue sex........

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