Types of Butt Plugs - Choosing The Right One

Last Updated on October 3, 2023 by Kelly

At some point, you may get bored with your regular butt plug. That’s when you should add some flair and kink.

How exactly can you do that? Well, look for the variety.

A lot of different types of butt plugs are waiting for you to explore.

By different, I don’t just mean multiple sizes and materials. That’s pretty basic.

Let’s get to work and learn more about the various types of butt plugs we can use.

Some plugs come with a cute tail at the back, and others are known for their rimming effect.

There are several more that can give you some pretty intense sensations. Which one is most suited to you? Let’s find out!

Classic Butt Plugs

This is where the butt plug journey starts from!

Classic butt plugs are typically made with beginners in mind. You won’t probably see a wow element while looking at them because they are just there to help you get comfortable with anal play.

A classic butt plug is not something you would likely want to settle for once you’re fairly experienced in anal masturbation.

But as a beginner, you need these to kickstart your anal adventure.

Most classic plugs are only 3 – 5 inches long for easy insertion, with a simple and plain body. You can find these plugs in different materials and colors.

They are also great for wearing all day.

Tail Butt Plugs

Do you want to be a cute kitty for your dom? Or how about a naughty fox?

A tail butt plug is like a classical butt plug except for the animal tail part. The main focus of such plugs is the aesthetics which makes BDSM a lot more fun.

The good thing is you have a lot of options to choose from, depending on your mood and preferences.

For instance, if you want to take control in bed, go for the wolf tail butt plug. You can choose the dog tail plug to show loyalty and affection.

Other options include Racoons, Ponies, and Bunnies.

Quick Tip: Pet play is better once you mimic the traits of the chosen animal and act accordingly.

Also Read: Best Animal Tailed Butt Plugs

Princess Butt Plugs

Let’s get royal with a princess butt plug! Again, princess or jewel butt plugs are pretty much the same as classic butt plugs.

But they’re more exciting!

How?

Princess plugs come with a crystal or jewel embedded on the base that is mostly flared for safety. It may not sound as great for now.

But once you see your ass sparkling, you’ll love how sexy you look. It’s worth a shot!

Also Read: What Are The Top Princess Butt Plugs?

You can find my personal Top Picks in each category towards the end of this post 🙂

Expanding Butt Plugs

If you love anal masturbation, you may want to transition to a somewhat larger butt plug to feel a deeper sensation.

However, it’s a bit difficult to find the exact size you’re comfortable with. Your plug may be either too small or too big.

You need a plug in a middle zone when it comes to size. Something that’s easy to insert but fulfilling as well. That’s what expandable plugs are famous for.

They don’t look anything like a regular butt plug. Expandable anal plugs have two or three arms that meet together to form a teardrop-shaped bulb. Yes, that part goes inside your butt.

Quick Tip: You have to manually squeeze the arms to form a bulb. Once you do that, you can insert the plug easily.

After insertion comes the best part, the arms open up and spread out in your rectum.

Can you see the point? The pleasure you feel with expandable butt plugs goes in all directions.

Inflatable Butt Plugs

Inflatable butt plugs serve the same purpose as expandable butt plugs, but in a slightly different way.

You may have guessed it already! You can inflate them using a hand pump that comes with the package.

There’s also a valve to release the air out. You should do that after masturbating, so the plug can come out easily.

Similarly, if at any point the plug feels too heavy inside, simply use the valve to reduce the pumped air.

That sounds a bit technical, right? Don’t worry; the process is simple if you follow the steps correctly.

Note: You MUST inflate the butt plug after insertion. Don’t try inflating it first, as it can seriously rupture your asshole.

Also Read: Best Inflatable Anal Butt Plugs

Vibrating Butt Plugs

How does it feel to stimulate all pleasure points at once?

Even if you’re using two sex toys at once, it’s very enjoyable to play with the rest of your body at the same time.

After all, pleasure knows no bounds!

With a vibrating butt plug, you will get multiple vibration patterns to choose from.

That gives you room to use your hands for pleasuring other body parts like the clitoris, nipples, or whatever you like stimulating.

Depending on your budget, you can choose a plug with remote control and a built-in app function.

Beginner Butt Plugs

I understand if you’re intimidated by the above butt plugs. It’s okay, really.

Keep in mind that anal penetration is a gradual process. If you’re completely new to it, you might want to invest in a beginner butt plug.

Before moving on, let’s first compare a classic butt plug with a beginner butt plug.

To be honest, there’s not much noticeable difference in the design. If you look carefully, you will see that a beginner butt plug has a longer stem.

This is to give you a more secure grip during insertion.

Other than that, the size is comparatively shorter, and the girth is thinner. As you can see, everything is newbie-friendly.

Tip: Don’t feel bad about starting too small. You are in this for the pleasure, not competition.

Extra Large Butt Plugs

As a pro anal player, it’s an achievement to look for an extra-large butt plug. If you’re not at this stage yet, you need more practice and confidence.

Please be aware: They are seriously huge in terms of size and diameter, both!

If you want a deeper sensation, you should focus on its insertable length. And if you’re willing to stretch your sphincter muscles, a wide extra-large anal plug may help.

Anal Training Kits

You can buy an anal training kit and settle the size issue if you’re unsure about it. Whether you’re a first-timer or experienced, you’ll definitely find your go-to plug in an anal training kit.

You mostly get four butt plugs, increasing gradually in size. These kits can help you warm up before anal sex and help your ass take in the penis.

Or they can prepare your ass for more intense anal plugs.

USB Butt Plugs

Do you like clicking naughty pictures with your partner? If yes, you wouldn’t want anyone else to see no matter what.

USB butt plugs work like any other butt plug. The only additional benefit they have is to protect your data.

You have to transfer your personal data into the USB and put it inside the port at the base. That’s it; you don’t have to worry about nosy friends anymore!

Wireless Butt Plugs

Wireless butt plugs are an innovative version of vibrating plugs. Your partner can control the vibrations through a remote control even if they’re not in the same room.

In fact, some wireless anal plugs are also compatible with Bluetooth.

But that’s not it! You will find many such plugs with a built-in app function compatible with the Play Store, Apple Store, Mac, and even desktop.

Long-distance relationships aren’t a problem anymore! Isn’t that amazing?

There are different vibration patterns and multiple speeds to try! You will find the instructions in the guide which will help you to learn fast.

Electroshock Butt Plugs

Do you want to get extra crazy and wild?

Pleasure is not always subtle and polite. Sometimes, it can be intensified with a little pain.

That’s what electroshock butt plugs promise!

Scared?

Well, they might appear a bit scary and even extreme. But the electric shocks are minor only.

These plugs come in different shapes, sizes, and wires. They will give small electric shocks once you attach the wires to any socket.

If you want to feel a different sensation and can take a little pain, electroshock butt plugs are your best bet.

Luxury Butt Plugs

Are you into jeweled and crystal butt plugs? They don’t even come close to what luxury butt plugs have to offer! These plugs have sapphires, diamonds, pearls, and gold/silver jewels.

Every inch speaks of class, elegance, and of course, luxury. It’s no surprise that luxury anal plugs are extremely expensive. You should expect to pay around several thousand dollars!

What makes them so special? Apart from the sleek appearance, the material is of high-end quality. All the curves and endpoints hit the right places.

Rimming Butt Plugs

Are you looking for oral-anal pleasure? A rimming butt plug can give you just that!

If you have used a vibrating butt plug before, there’s no reason to hesitate with these plugs. Why? Well, they give pleasure through vibrations as well.

However, the vibrations are accompanied by rotations. The rimming plug has rotating beads that stimulate your outer anus. And the rest of the plug vibrates like normal.

So, what’s the big deal?

You will know once you use it. A rimming butt plug replicates the feeling of tongue-licking.

Character Butt Plugs

If the above butt plugs don’t excite you anymore, you need to try something unique.

It’s about time you get your hands on a character butt plug! They are designed to look like a particular person.

Since they’re not smooth and plain, the unusual structure can give different types of sensations. So it’s not only about looks!

Come to think of it. Would you like a cartoon character inside your ass? Is that arousing?

Or do you fantasize about being kinky with your favorite world leader?

Whatever it is, character butt plugs will spice up your sex toys collection.

Fidget Spinner Butt Plugs

I bet you weren’t expecting that! How about you go on a booty spinning adventure?

A fidget spinner butt plug gives your ass a much-needed spotlight. If you want undivided attention from your partner, this plug may be of great help.

Some spinners even light up while spinning, so it’s a good idea to turn off lights.

You may wonder, what difference does a fidget spinner butt plug make in terms of pleasure?

Honestly, speaking, not much. However, when the fidget spinner rotates, you will feel some extra pressure inside your rectum.

Anal Beads

What to do when one bulb is not enough? You look for two. Or three. Oh, the number goes on.

Reminder: A bulb is referred to as the bulbous part of butt plugs. It’s supposed to go inside your ass.

Anyway, when there are two or more bulbs present, it makes an anal bead. Now, of course, they are only suitable for pro anal players.

Note that the series of bulbs in an anal bead are not all the same size. Some are small, and others are big. The varying sizes open the door for multiple sensations.

A butt plug stimulation is completely different than anal beads. A butt plug gives a straightforward sensation. It keeps on stretching your sphincter till it goes completely inside.

With anal beads, it’s different. Don’t get me wrong, though. The sphincter still stretches, but it also closes when a bead ends.

Then it stretches again when you push deeper to insert another ball or bead. This is known as a popping sensation which many users love.

Do you know the good part? Not only is the insertion pleasurable, but you will also enjoy the feeling of removing the anal beads one by one.

Prostate Massagers

Are you into solo play? Well, you need to turn things up a notch sometimes and try mutual masturbation.

Believe me; it’s fun!

If your partner has a penis, you can plan a steamy night together and give them a prostate massage as a surprise.

Before I discuss this new type of butt plug, you should know that it’s specifically made for men. Because of its J or T shape, it looks different from a regular butt plug.

Most regular butt plugs come with a teardrop shape. On the other hand, prostate massagers are curved from the center for better prostate stimulation.

You will find many types of prostate massagers with different functions. Some support various vibrations, while others come with perineal arms for external massage.

There are many more as well!

Butt Plugs Harness/Belts

A Butt plug harness gives you hands-free pleasure. They come with straps that go around your waist and legs to keep the harness against your body.

However, most people prefer the panty butt plug harness. It has a belt as well for a proper fit.

With a harness, you can wear your butt plug for a long time. You can even go out and do your daily activities without worrying about getting noticed.

Word of Caution: It’s recommended to take breaks after every 3-4 hours to give your ass some rest. Make sure to keep this in mind if you aren’t experienced with long-term wear.

Butt Plugs With Cock Rings

Butt plugs with cock rings are great for men who want to keep their erections for longer. Other than that, they also double the pleasure.

Erection happens when blood flows into the penis. A cock ring simply traps the blood by applying pressure to the penis and pubic area.

In this way, the penis stays firm and erect.

Fun fact: Ejaculation and orgasms are more intense and pleasurable when you’re wearing any sex toy with a cock ring.

Tunnel Butt Plugs

You don’t have to ditch your vibrator just because you’re thinking of trying a butt plug.

You can use both simultaneously for anal pleasure. How? Tunnel butt plugs make it possible!

As the name suggests, these butt plugs come with a tunnel that can take in another sex toy, preferable a vibrator. The surface is hollow at the center!

Since you will stimulate your rectum in two ways, you will likely get explosive orgasms.

What two ways am I talking about?

First is the stimulation of the butt plug, and second is the vibrator inside the tunnel giving a titillating sensation.

The hollow middle changes the game here! If you’re bored and want to try something new, pick up a tunnel butt plug.

My Top Picks

Did you decide which butt plug to use the next time? If not, stay tuned!

I have done the hard part and shortlisted one best butt plug from the categories above.

Name	Type	Insertable Length	Material
Lovehoney Vibrating Inflatable Butt Plug	Inflatable butt plug	4.5 inches	Silicone
Perfect Fit Medium Tunnel Anal Plug	Tunnel	3 inches	Glass
Lovehoney Jewelled Heart Metal Beginner’s Butt Plug	Beginner	2.5 inches	Metal
DOMINIX Deluxe Small Faux Silver Fox Tail Butt Plug	Tail Butt Plug	2.5 inches	Metal
Lelo Hugo SenseMotion Prostate Massager	Prostate Massager	5.5	Silicone
Lovehoney Double Fun Vibrating Rabbit Double Penetration Strap-On	Butt plug with a cock ring	6 inches	Silicone
Nexus Ace Large Remote Control Vibrating Anal Plug	Extra large vibrating butt plug	5 inches	Silicone
Luxe Beginner 3 Plug Anal Trainer Set	Anal Training Kit	Small: 2.5 inches, Medium: 3.5 inches, Large: 4 inches	Silicone
b-Vibe Vibrating Rimming Butt Plug	Rimming butt plug	3 inches	Silicone
Rocks Off Petite Sensations Pearls 7 Function Vibrating Anal Beads	Anal beads	5.75 inches	Silicone

What to Look for When Buying a Butt Plug

As there are a lot of options available, you must be clear enough about what you need. Otherwise, you will only get confused with the choices you have.

So what to look for when buying a butt plug? This guide will act as a quick answer.

What Do You Want?

Before comparing different types and models, you first have to answer a few questions.

What do you want? What do you want to achieve?

Do you want a butt plug for solo fun? or do you want to add new passion to your sex life with your partner?

Do you want to play safe or do you want to be more adventurous?

These questions matter when you’re buying a butt plug. Some work best for solo play, while others are best to use with a partner.

We will explore more on this in the next few paragraphs.

Material

Material is important as each comes with a different set of benefits, drawbacks, and sensations.

You can find the three most common materials are silicone, metal, and glass.

Silicone: If you are more interested in keeping things to a comfortable or beginner level, silicone is the right choice. These are softer butt plugs, cheaper, and easy to clean and maintain. However, you shouldn’t use oil or silicone-based lube with silicone butt plugs. Stick to a water-based lube only!

Metal: These are durable but not soft as silicone butt plugs. Metal butt plugs are for more intense sexual experiences, so probably not for you if you are just beginning with anal pleasure.

Glass: These are the most expensive, delicate, and classy of the lot. They also provide the next level of sensations. Here are some of the top glass butt plugs.

Some other less popular types also include hard plastic, jelly, and Cyberskin butt plugs.

Which Butt Plug is Best?

Well, there is no universal answer to this. It depends on who you are!

Some types are designed for women, while others are for men. Some work better for beginners, while others work best if you are a pro in anal play.

Let’s explore some more.

If You’re a Beginner

For beginners, it is important to keep things safe but still enjoyable. There are plenty of options that are specifically designed for beginners who are just starting with anal play.

Classic butt plugs are perfect when it comes to safety and comfort. They may not look high-end, though.

The point is to start with something basic and switch to other types later.

To keep things safe, you should opt for small sizes and avoid butt plugs with shorter stems.

This will help you avoid embarrassing situations, such as a butt plug slipping into your behind. Oh dear!

If You’re a Pro

Well, this one is easy to answer. If you have enough experience with basic butt plugs and feel that you’re experienced enough, you can enjoy any other type you desire

Maybe start with rimming butt plugs or enjoy pet play with your partner using a tail plug. That’s up to you to explore!

If You Want to Enjoy as a Couple

Some believe that sex toys are only for solo self-pleasure, but not anymore. The variety makes sex toys like butt plugs more appealing for couples.

If your sex life is getting too monotonous or boring, adding different types of anal plugs can bring new life to your bedroom.

When you are a couple, you can enjoy any type, so be brave and find out what your partner likes.

For example, if you want to keep things to beginner level, try classic or wireless butt plugs. If you want to touch extremes, electroshock or fidget spinner anal plugs can be a good option.

Remote-controlled butt plugs are also great, they give you more control over your partner, and some may also work for long-distance couple play.

If You’re a Man

For men, one of the best options is the prostate massager. The latest models stimulate the prostate gland and offer a feeling and pleasure that most men are unaware of.

To be honest, this is what anal pleasure for men is all about – the stimulation of their prostate gland.

The prostate massagers are designed to make you enjoy prostate stimulation and pleasure with their curved design and controlled vibrations.

If You’re a Woman

Well, if you’re a woman, you can choose from any option listed above. Almost all designs, types, and materials work for women.

But in the end, it comes down to which model offers you the most personalized pleasure.

This could be different for each woman!

I would advise you to keep experimenting with different designs and types until you find the best fit for you.

Final Words

Butt plugs have many benefits, but only if you know how to use them properly.

It’s important to know which type makes better sense to you and your partner.

Find a middle ground that works for both of you!

The good thing is, there is an extensive range of options available to choose from, so finding a perfect fit won’t be a problem.

In this article, I have discussed almost all possible options available in the market.

I am sure now you have a clear idea about different types of butt plugs, and which one suits your desires the best.

And yes, use a good-quality lube for smooth insertion.

Happy shopping!

Types of Butt Plugs – Which Anal Plug Should You Choose?