Find out everything there is to know about the anal sex toy, from its origin to how to use it.
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Definition of anal sex toy
The anal sex toy or simply plug, comes from English. It has several meanings: butcher, plug, plug.
The anal sex toy is as the name suggests a anal dildo intended for anal pleasures. It allows in particular to prepare the anus before a deeper penetration as with a dildo. It is also useful for prepare for sodomy. Finally, the plug can also be used for vaginal pleasures
There are different forms of anal sex toys but the most common is iconic.
Some people know the anal sex toy by another name such as anus picket or buttplug.
History of the anal sex toy
Knowing that the term anal plug is a contemporary term, we know very little about its history. On the other hand, one thing is certain, it is that the first dildos found, date from the Paleolithic (around 28000 BC)!
Suffice to say that we did not invent anything and that our ancestors already used dildos and other anal sex toys!
Admittedly, the first dildo discovered was made of stone and not of silicone or latex.
Greco-Roman literature teaches us a little more about the use of the dildo or the anal sex toy. Indeed, our ancestors used them as objects of worship especially during the celebrations of god Dionysus. Some poets even praise it, notably Aristophanes in the play, Lysistrata.
Thus, the Romans, the Greeks, the Hebrews or the Chinese used the anal sex toy or the dildo long before our era. This is not to mention the Japanese who are at the origin of geisha balls.
As you will have understood, the use of the dildo and the anal sex toy is far from recent.
Remember, the first dildo discovered was made of stone, but the Romans made the dildo and anal sex toy evolve by making it in wood and even in leather (for reasons of comfort among other things).
From this period have been found pottery, sculpture and engravings attesting to the fact that not only our ancestors used the dildo but that it was adopted by both sexes.
A precision all the same, the dildo-michet did not have the same name. It is called Olisbos and in the Middle Ages Gaude mihi (rejoice me).
Now let’s go to other parts of the world.
Again we find many traces of the dildo or anal sex toy.
In Hindu temples, Japanese prints, pottery from Peru, statutes from Madagascar… not to mention of course the famous Kama Sutra.
The Chinese have notably participated in the evolution of the anal sex toy by manufacturing it in resin which made it possible to improve its comfort.
It was not until the 16th century to find glass dildos that can be filled with hot water to reduce the feeling of cold.
Later the anal sex toy will take the form of a rubber pear that could be filled with milk to give the illusion of male ejaculation.
It was in the 17th century that the anal sex toy and dildo trade made its appearance in the West.
Let’s go through the details on the evolution towards the vibrator that you will find in the article » the origins of the vibrator »
Note that it is only at the end of the 20th century that the anal plug or more generally the sex toy will experience its emancipation.
Anal sex toy, shapes and materials
There are several forms of anal sex toys. The most common being the iconic shaped anal plug. It may or may not be vibrant.
A common point between anal sex toys: they are composed of a fine tip, a wide part, then a thinner part and finally a flat termination to prevent the anal plug from getting stuck in the anus.
As indicated above, there are iconic anal sex toys, round, hand-shaped, lemon-squeezed, etc.
Here the manufacturers of anal plugs, give free rein to their imagination. The plug can be rigid, flexible or even inflatable.
Regarding the materials used for the manufacture of the anal sex toy, again the choice is varied: latex, wood, PVC, glass or pyrex, resin, steel, silicone, etc.
As a reminder, some of these materials contain phthalates and we strongly recommend that you choose an anal sex toy without phthalates.
The usefulness of the anal sex toy
You guessed it, the anal plug is used as a sex toy or sextoy. The plug allows vaginal or anal stimulation.
It can be used as a dildo by performing back and forth movements.
One of the major advantages of the anal sex toy is the possibility of concealing it. Thus the person wearing a plug can carry out other activities, have fun, including in public, without others noticing.
As we said in the introduction, the anal sex toy can be used by men or women. In men, the plug stimulates the penis at its base which strengthens the erection. It also stimulates the prostate, an erogenous zone in men.
In women, apart from anal pleasure, it firms the walls of the vagina, thus exerting slight pressure on the partner’s penis during vaginal penetration.
The anal plug also allows you to familiarize yourself with the pleasure of sodomy. It also allows a contraction of the anal muscles thus causing a pleasure spreading in the lower abdomen.
How to use your anal sex toy?
First of all, it will be necessary to lubricate the anus well and also to apply lubricant to the anal plug. The lubrication phase is very important to introduce the anal sex toy without risk.
Start the insertion with the thinnest part. The goal here is not to rush while the muscle relaxes.
To facilitate insertion, rotate it on itself, widening the circles as you go. Once inserted, you have two possibilities. The first, you are satisfied with a simple insertion of the anal plug, the second you make movements back and forth.
Men can also move it in all directions to massage the prostate.
Warning: the use of an anal sex toy is not done lightly. Indeed, without a good preparation, the insertion can involve the risk of tearing of the rectal tissues. It is therefore all the more important to lubricate your anal sex toy well.
Moreover, before and after use, it is imperative to wash your toy with an antibacterial soap.
The anus picket can be used alone during a solitary pleasure session. As we said in the introduction, it allows you to better discover your body and in particular anal pleasure without feeling pressured by a partner. It may therefore aim to prepare for sodomy as it goes.
You are free to choose the moment to use it, alone in your bed, in a public place without anyone realizing it. For this last option, in addition to a stimulated anus, the excitement will come from wearing an anal sex toy in a public place, at a restaurant, at the movies, etc.
The plug can be used in heterosexual or homosexual games.
You can insert it yourself or ask your partner to help you, which can spice up your intimate games. As part of a relationship for two, the insertion of the anal sex toy can be supplemented by language games to give more intensity to your antics.
It is very useful to prepare for sodomy. Nothing prevents you from introducing it and then engaging in other foreplay to finally practice sodomy.
Do not underestimate vaginal pleasure with an anal sex toy. Indeed, the latter will contract the vaginal muscles on the penis of your partner.
You will understand, with an anal toy you can give free rein to your imagination, the objective being to have a pleasure alone or shared.
Which anal sex toy to choose?
As indicated in the introduction, in this matter the manufacturers redouble their imagination and inventiveness to offer us ever more inventive and surprising plugs!
You will find round, iconic, smooth, ringed, textured, fruit-shaped, lemon-squeezed, ball-shaped, some are suitable for prostate massage, etc.
The least we can say is that there is something for everyone!
The same goes for prices which can vary from a few euros to several hundred euros. The price depends above all on the materials used (with or without phthalates, silicone or steel, etc.).
Regarding materials, the priority rule is to choose sex toys without phthalates. For the rest, you can choose between pyrex, silicone, metal, latex… etc.
How to recognize phthalates? there is no real possibility with the naked eye but in general sex toys with phthalates give off a rather unpleasant odor.
Small tip, if you are going for a metal or pyrex sex toy, we recommend that you run it under hot water to avoid too cold contact between your anus and your sex toy.
The reference mark is the mark of rosebud jewelry. We will speak here rather of anal jewelry that adorn the buttocks of the lady or the gentleman. Rose buds generally have a shiny stone at their end or a small sculpture or a tail that gives a slightly animal side.
The ingenuity of brands does not stop there!
So try the vibrating plug, it will multiply your sensations and you will not be able to do without it.
The same goes for the inflatable plug, once inserted, you just have to pump on the small bulb connected to the sextoy to give it the desired size.
If you are a beginner, we advise you to start with a small anal plug, 3 or 4 cm in diameter. The goal is to get you used to this new toy. Subsequently, if you wish, you can go on a larger anal sex toy.
If you plan to wear your plug sitting down, we recommend that you go with a short product which will be more comfortable to wear.
anal sex toy: the selection of the Ooh my Dildo
To start with a small plug from a very good brand, the Black Bootie from Fun Factory is a reference in the field. It is suitable for beginners but also for experienced. This sex toy is phthalate free and hypo-allergenic.
If you prefer to go with a vibrating plug, without hesitation, opt for the Tutti Frutti from Love to Love. Strawberry-shaped is equipped with a powerful 7-speed vibrator that will increase your pleasure tenfold. This sex toy is 100% made of silicone and does not contain phthalates.
For a little more originality, you can fall for the Inflatable Anal Plug by Seven Creation. The gradual increase in its size, offers a soft and pleasant penetration.
Finally, if you are looking for jewelry to adorn your buttocks and stimulate your partner’s libido, nothing better than the Rosebuds range. A handcrafted creation by Julian Snelling. A very good quality surgical steel jewel.
Of course this list is not exhaustive and take your time to choose the new object of your pleasures!
All the plugs in the sexy online store of the Ooh my Dildo blog are phthalate free.
