Vibrating Butt Plugs

How to Choose Vibrating Butt Plugs

Vibrating butt plugs combine the fullness of a plug with vibration that spreads through the sensitive nerve endings around the anus and, for people with a prostate, toward the P-spot. Here is what to look for.

Size

The motor adds a little bulk, so vibrating butt plugs tend to run slightly larger than plain plugs. Beginners should look for under about 1.25 inches at the widest point; more experienced users can go up from there. If you are completely new, try a small non-vibrating butt plug first.

Controls and power

• Remote control: great for hands-free play and for handing control to a partner.
• Rechargeable: most modern plugs charge by USB, with no batteries to swap.
• Patterns and speeds: more settings mean more ways to tease.
• Movement: some plugs also rotate, squirm or thrust.

Material and waterproofing

Look for body-safe silicone, which is non-porous and easy to clean. Check whether the plug is waterproof if you want to use it in the bath or shower.

Want a deeper comparison? Read how to choose a vibrating butt plug or our beginner's guide to vibrating plugs.

Vibrating butt plug checklist

• Remote range: if you want to play in different rooms or out of the bedroom, look for a remote or app-enabled design.
• Noise level: lower settings are usually quieter; consider this if discretion matters.
• Base shape: a slim, curved or T-shaped base is more comfortable for longer wear.
• Battery life: charge fully before longer sessions and check the product details for run time.
• Extra motion: rotating, squirming and thrusting plugs add movement on top of vibration for more intense sensation.

Vibrating plugs are a favorite for couples, since handing your partner the remote adds a teasing, playful element to date nights and foreplay.

How to Use a Vibrating Butt Plug

• Charge it fully and test the remote before you begin.
• Relax, use plenty of lube and insert slowly with the vibration off or on low.
• Once it is comfortably seated, explore speeds and patterns.
• Pair it with a cock ring, a vibrator or partnered sex for layered sensation.
• Make sure the base is flared so the plug can never slip inside.

Care, Cleaning and Lube

Wash before and after use with warm water and mild soap or toy cleaner. Keep the charging port dry unless the plug is fully waterproof, and air-dry before charging or storing.

• Water-based lube: the safest choice for silicone vibrating plugs.
• Silicone lube: don't use it on silicone toys.
• Oil-based lube: degrades latex condoms.

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Not sure which vibrating butt plug to start with? Choose a smaller size, a simple remote and body-safe silicone. You can always add more power, movement and girth once you know what you love.