Collection: Butt Plugs

How to choose

Picking a butt plug comes down to your experience, the material, and the base. Get those three right and the rest is preference.

• Size and taper: New to plugs? Go slim (about 1 to 1.25 inches at the widest) with a gradual taper. Size up only once smaller feels easy.
• Base: Always choose a flared or T-bar base. The rectum has no natural stopping point, so the base is what keeps the toy safe and retrievable.
• Material: Silicone, stainless metal, and glass are non-porous and body-safe. Metal adds weight and can be warmed or cooled; silicone flexes and feels softer.
• Features: Want more than fullness? Look at vibrating and remote plugs for hands-free play, or inflatable plugs if you like a gradual stretch you control.

Types

Tips & care

Lube is not optional here. Use a generous amount of water-based lube and reapply often, since the anus doesn't self-lubricate. Ease the plug in slowly and stop if anything pinches. When you're done, wash silicone and metal with warm water and mild soap, or a toy cleaner, and let it air dry before storing it somewhere clean and dry. If you share a plug, cover it with a condom or clean it thoroughly between users, and keep silicone lube away from silicone toys to avoid degrading the surface.

Editor's picks

Remote Control 21x Vibrating Silicone Butt Plug

A standout pick in this category.

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Rainbow Prism Heart Anal Plug

Great value and reliable performance.

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Inflatable Butt Plug

A customer favorite worth a look.

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Butt Plugs FAQ

Are butt plugs safe for beginners?
Yes, as long as you start small, use plenty of water-based lube, and choose a plug with a flared base. Go slow and never force it.

How do I keep a butt plug from slipping out?
Pick one with a proper flared or T-shaped base, which is designed to sit against the body and stay put. A tapered neck below the widest point also helps it hold.

What size butt plug should I start with?
For a first plug, aim for about 1 to 1.25 inches at the widest point with a smooth taper. You can always size up later once it feels comfortable.

How do I clean and store my butt plug?
Wash silicone and metal plugs with warm water and mild soap or a dedicated toy cleaner, air dry them, and store them somewhere clean and dry away from other toys.

What lube works best with butt plugs?
Water-based lube is the safest all-around choice and works with every material. Reapply as needed, and avoid silicone lube on silicone toys since it can break down the surface.

Written and reviewed by the Paradise team. Updated July 2026.