A butt plug is a sex toy that is designed to be inserted into the rectum for sexual pleasure.[1] They are similar to a dildo in some ways but tend to be shorter and have a flanged end to prevent the device from being lost inside the rectum.[2]
Rectal dilators were originally designed for therapeutic uses and later marketed with terms such as Dr. Young's Ideal Rectal Dilators, which were marketed as a cure for insanity and constipation.[3] In the late 20th century, similar devices started to be marketed as sex toys.[4]
Basics
Unlike the vagina, which is closed off by the cervix, the rectum leads to the sigmoid colon. Objects that are inserted into the rectum can therefore potentially travel up into the bowel; the flared end on a butt plug exists to prevent this. Some dildos lack a flared end, and thus it is ill-advised to use such dildos anally since they may get stuck; rectal foreign bodies may require medical extraction.
In addition, the lower bowel above the rectum is easily perforated. For this reason, butt plugs tend to be shorter than dildos, and their marked size generally indicates the circumference of the device rather than the length. They must also be very smooth to avoid damaging the rectum or bowel. In order to get them into the rectum, they most commonly have a general profile of a round-ended cone which then narrows to a "waist" which locates itself at the anal sphincter, with the flared part outside the body, preventing the butt plug from slipping further into the body. The sphincter muscle will hold the plug in place by the waist, preventing the plug from slipping out unintentionally.
Butt plugs can be moved in or out for pleasure, so as to simulate the rhythmic thrusting of penetrative sex, although some butt plugs are specifically designed for stimulation of the prostate.
As with other activities involving anal penetration, such as anal sex, large amounts of sexual lubricant and a slow gentle approach are needed to insert or remove a butt plug.[5]
Butt plugs are sometimes covered by condoms for hygiene and to allow for the easy disposal of any feces with which they may come into contact. Nevertheless, they should not be shared with other people, due to the risk of transmitting sexually transmitted infections, including HIV, from the transfer of body fluids from one person to another.[6]
Designs
Butt plugs come in a variety of colors, shapes, sizes, and textures. Some are designed to look like penises, while some are ribbed or wavy. Many have a thin tip which is wider in the middle, a notch to hold it in place once it is inserted, and a flared base to prevent complete insertion into the rectum. Some plugs have an egg-shaped penetrative part. Some plugs are designed (long, flexible and curved) to penetrate the sigmoid colon.
Butt plugs are made of a variety of materials, the most common being latex. Other materials used include silicone, neoprene, wood, metal, glass, stone, and many other materials. Silicone is a particularly good material, as it can be disinfected in boiling water.
Fetish plugs
Fetish plugs are any kind of butt plugs that are designed in a way to be unusual, exciting, or unique in some way. A fetish plug is called such because it caters to sexual fetishes. One common type of fetish plug has a tail of long hair or synthetic fur attached to the non-insertable end so that, when inserted, the impression is given that the wearer has an animal's tail. Some plugs popular in animal roleplay have their tails molded from medical grade silicone as opposed to faux fur. The firmness of the silicone, when combined with bodily movements or rhythmic pelvic-floor muscle contractions, allow for a simulated tail "wag".[7] There are also vibrating plugs and plugs which utilize erotic electro-stimulation.[citation needed]. Additional variations include plugs that can "ejaculate" by squirting water or other fluids such as lubricant, oil, etc., into the rectum, and inflatable plugs (intended to expand the rectum).
Sex toys that are used in the anus can easily get lost as rectal muscles contract and can suck an object up and up, potentially obstructing the colon; to prevent this from occurring, it is recommended that individuals use sex toys with a flared base or a string.[8] However, the flared flange is not a foolproof method of preventing the plug from entering the rectum completely with the inability to retrieve it. This is uncomfortable and may require medical intervention. Butt plugs of excess diameter can, especially when inserted too rapidly and/or too forcefully, lead to sphincter tear, detachment or other rectal failure. Kegel exercises can help maintain normal, healthy sphincter function. When inserting a butt plug, one should be gentle, use plenty of lubrication, start with smaller sizes, and exercise patience. While medical data is sparse, some recommend not leaving a butt plug inserted for longer than two to three hours, though anecdotal evidence dictates some users wear their plugs for even longer; some committed practitioners only remove them so as to be able to pass stool.[9][10]
In culture
Santa Claus on the Eendrachtsplein, Rotterdam
The sculpture named Santa Claus or the Buttplug Gnome was erected in Rotterdam, Netherlands, by Paul McCarthy.
^Regina Nuzzo (2011-05-24). "Good Vibrations: U.S. Consumer Web Site Aims to Enhance Sex Toy Safety". Scientific American. Retrieved 2017-07-25.
^Butt Plug Safety Guide Retrieved October 19, 2013.
^" There are no good research studies that evaluate the short or long-term effects of using butt plugs... short-term use probably is not much different than bowel movements, anal sex, or medical procedures. Long-term use, however, probably is." Mark P. Behar, PA-C quoted in Shepard Express "More on Wearing Anal Plugs Long Term" http://shepherdexpress.com/article-permalink-12522.html
Further reading
Taormino, Tristan (2006). The Ultimate Guide to Anal Sex for Women, 2nd Edition. Cleis Press. ISBN9781573442213.
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Not to be confused with anal plug or rectal dilator A butt plug is a sex toy that is designed to be inserted into the rectum for sexual pleasure 1 They are similar to a dildo in some ways but tend to be shorter and have a flanged end to prevent the device from being lost inside the rectum 2 A typical butt plug Contents 1 History 2 Basics 3 Designs 3 1 Fetish plugs 4 Risks 5 In culture 6 See also 7 References 8 Further reading 9 External linksHistory EditRectal dilators were originally designed for therapeutic uses and later marketed with terms such as Dr Young s Ideal Rectal Dilators which were marketed as a cure for insanity and constipation 3 In the late 20th century similar devices started to be marketed as sex toys 4 Basics EditUnlike the vagina which is closed off by the cervix the rectum leads to the sigmoid colon Objects that are inserted into the rectum can therefore potentially travel up into the bowel the flared end on a butt plug exists to prevent this Some dildos lack a flared end and thus it is ill advised to use such dildos anally since they may get stuck rectal foreign bodies may require medical extraction In addition the lower bowel above the rectum is easily perforated For this reason butt plugs tend to be shorter than dildos and their marked size generally indicates the circumference of the device rather than the length They must also be very smooth to avoid damaging the rectum or bowel In order to get them into the rectum they most commonly have a general profile of a round ended cone which then narrows to a waist which locates itself at the anal sphincter with the flared part outside the body preventing the butt plug from slipping further into the body The sphincter muscle will hold the plug in place by the waist preventing the plug from slipping out unintentionally Butt plugs can be moved in or out for pleasure so as to simulate the rhythmic thrusting of penetrative sex although some butt plugs are specifically designed for stimulation of the prostate As with other activities involving anal penetration such as anal sex large amounts of sexual lubricant and a slow gentle approach are needed to insert or remove a butt plug 5 Butt plugs are sometimes covered by condoms for hygiene and to allow for the easy disposal of any feces with which they may come into contact Nevertheless they should not be shared with other people due to the risk of transmitting sexually transmitted infections including HIV from the transfer of body fluids from one person to another 6 Designs EditButt plugs come in a variety of colors shapes sizes and textures Some are designed to look like penises while some are ribbed or wavy Many have a thin tip which is wider in the middle a notch to hold it in place once it is inserted and a flared base to prevent complete insertion into the rectum Some plugs have an egg shaped penetrative part Some plugs are designed long flexible and curved to penetrate the sigmoid colon Butt plugs are made of a variety of materials the most common being latex Other materials used include silicone neoprene wood metal glass stone and many other materials Silicone is a particularly good material as it can be disinfected in boiling water Fetish plugs Edit Fetish plugs are any kind of butt plugs that are designed in a way to be unusual exciting or unique in some way A fetish plug is called such because it caters to sexual fetishes One common type of fetish plug has a tail of long hair or synthetic fur attached to the non insertable end so that when inserted the impression is given that the wearer has an animal s tail Some plugs popular in animal roleplay have their tails molded from medical grade silicone as opposed to faux fur The firmness of the silicone when combined with bodily movements or rhythmic pelvic floor muscle contractions allow for a simulated tail wag 7 There are also vibrating plugs and plugs which utilize erotic electro stimulation citation needed Additional variations include plugs that can ejaculate by squirting water or other fluids such as lubricant oil etc into the rectum and inflatable plugs intended to expand the rectum Risks EditSee also Prostate massage Risks Sex toys that are used in the anus can easily get lost as rectal muscles contract and can suck an object up and up potentially obstructing the colon to prevent this from occurring it is recommended that individuals use sex toys with a flared base or a string 8 However the flared flange is not a foolproof method of preventing the plug from entering the rectum completely with the inability to retrieve it This is uncomfortable and may require medical intervention Butt plugs of excess diameter can especially when inserted too rapidly and or too forcefully lead to sphincter tear detachment or other rectal failure Kegel exercises can help maintain normal healthy sphincter function When inserting a butt plug one should be gentle use plenty of lubrication start with smaller sizes and exercise patience While medical data is sparse some recommend not leaving a butt plug inserted for longer than two to three hours though anecdotal evidence dictates some users wear their plugs for even longer some committed practitioners only remove them so as to be able to pass stool 9 10 In culture Edit Santa Claus on the Eendrachtsplein Rotterdam The sculpture named Santa Claus or the Buttplug Gnome was erected in Rotterdam Netherlands by Paul McCarthy See also Edit Human sexuality portalAnal beads Anal masturbation Rectal foreign bodyReferences Edit Taormino Tristan 1997 The Ultimate Guide to Anal Sex for Women Cleis Press ISBN 978 1 57344 028 8 Jack Morin 2000 Anal Pleasure amp Health A Guide for Men and Women Down There Press p 96 ISBN 978 0 940208 20 9 Robert Kravetz MD Rectal Dilators Jensen K Thor 2017 02 22 The Dark Twisted History Of The Butt Plug Medium Retrieved 2021 02 16 Morin Jack 1998 Anal Pleasure and Health 3rd ed Down There Press ISBN 978 0 940208 20 9 Is It Safe To Share Sex Toys Sex And Psychology 28 April 2014 Retrieved 2020 06 13 SquarePeg Woofy Tail Pup Play Review Regina Nuzzo 2011 05 24 Good Vibrations U S Consumer Web Site Aims to Enhance Sex Toy Safety Scientific American Retrieved 2017 07 25 Butt Plug Safety Guide Retrieved October 19 2013 There are no good research studies that evaluate the short or long term effects of using butt plugs short term use probably is not much different than bowel movements anal sex or medical procedures Long term use however probably is Mark P Behar PA C quoted in Shepard Express More on Wearing Anal Plugs Long Term http shepherdexpress com article permalink 12522 htmlFurther reading EditTaormino Tristan 2006 The Ultimate Guide to Anal Sex for Women 2nd Edition Cleis Press ISBN 9781573442213 Morin PhD Jack 2010 Anal Pleasure and Health A Guide for Men Women and Couples Down There Press ISBN 978 0940208209 External links Edit Media related to Butt plugs at Wikimedia Commons Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title 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