Many customers make the mistake of buying a butt plug when what they really want is a dildo for anal sex. It's not a massive mistake, but understanding the difference ensures you get a sex toy that delivers the sensations and the experience you desire.
A dildo has a regular girth (though it can be slightly flared or ribbed for pleasure), which delivers smooth anal penetration. A butt plug has a sphincter stopper at its base that makes it stay put inside your butt. A butt plug offers sensual stimulation, but it’s not designed for sliding in and out like a dildo.
How To Choose An Anal Dildo
Getting the anal dildo size right is crucial for pain-free pleasure, especially when it comes to girth. An anal dildo that is too wide won't be fun to play with. Unless you're confident you know your perfect anal dildo size, it’s best to start off with a slim dildo. The anus is a delicate flower where everything, particularly size, feels magnified.
The flower metaphor works perfectly for anal pleasure: The booty-hole starts out as a tight bud, but gentle & loving cultivation encourages it to slowly open up.
Alight ‘stretching’ might feel good as you become more turned on, but XL anal dildos are more the stuff of fantasy and porn films, rather than reality.
Anal Dildos For Strap-On & Pegging
Are you going to use your anal dildo in a strap-on? If so, we recommend you choose an anal dildo with a long-ish shaft.
A couple of centimeters of length will be lost once you slip the dildo into a harness, making it shorter. Also, tums & bums usually get in the way, so a long dildo may be necessary for giving or getting intense pleasure.
Why Butt Dildos Must Be Anal-Safe
Any sex toy destined for a butt needs to be anal-safe. This means they need a flared base or safe handle. may end with a trip to A&E, so best avoided. Sh! dildos have wide heart-shaped bases, making them safe sex toys for anal penetration. However passionate you & bae get, using a Sh! dildo will keep yer butts safe!
Sh! silicone dildos are body-safe and non-porous. Silicone is soft and flexible; super-important for comfortable and pain-free anal play. Sh! silicone dildos are easy to clean and can be sterilized between uses.
We hand-make over 30 different sizes and styles of dildos, and we can help you choose your perfect anal dildo.
Our Most Popular Anal Dildo Sizes
Wirly 2
Our best-selling anal dildo is 5.25-inches long with a rounded head and a slim 1.1-inch shaft that makes it flexible and bendy. A ribbed shaft delivers extra sensations as it slides in and out. Wirly 2 has enough length to offer satisfying strokes without it feeling overwhelming.
Cupid 2
Another popular anal dildo: Cupid 2 is 4.5-inches long and 1.25-inch wide. The forward curve of this dildo makes it great for targeted prostate stimulation.
Wirly 3
A good choice if you plan to wear your anal dildo in a harness. At 7 inches long with a gently rounded head and ribbed 1.25-inch shaft, this is a user-friendly and popular dildo for longer-stroke anal penetration. A little bit longer than Wirly 2, it reaches deeper inside the butt.
Choosing An Anal Dildo for Pegging
In the last 15 years or so, pegging has become increasingly popular. About 45% of the strap-on dildos we sell are for pegging.
Pegging is the term for a woman who straps on a dildo to anally pleasure a man. Pegging a man or male-bodied person using an anal dildo will stimulate their prostate gland and likely bring on intense orgasms.
Any Sh! dildo can be coupled with a strap-on to create the perfect pegging toy, so take some time to browse our silicone dildo collection.
It is always best to choose your dildo first and then add a harness to create your perfect strap-on.
Best Strap-On For Pegging
Our Pegging Strap-On Kit is the ideal starter kit for couples ready to explore pegging. It’s a perfectly put-together set, made up of all our best-selling pegging products:
- Wirly 2 slim dildo
- 2 Strap harness
- Anal lubeto ensure moves are smooth and sensual
- Sex toy cleanerfor quick and easy cleaning
Best Lube For Anal Sex
Last but not least, a word on anal lube. Using lube for anal sex is essential. The anus isn't self-lubrication, so a generous amount of anal lube is key to ensuring anal sex is all pleasure and no pain. Add as much as you think - and then add a bit more. If you feel the lube starting to evaporate, reactivate with a drop of water or simply reapply. Keep it moist, folks!
Top Tip For Anal Sex With A Dildo
Our best tip for anal sex with a dildo is aiming the tip of the dildo towards the inside belly button of the receiving partner. This will align better with their body, ensuring no accidental, painful ‘bumping’ occurs.
- Are they on their back? Insert the dildo with the tip pointing upwards.
- Are they on all fours? Insert the dildo with the tip pointing downwards.
