Butt Plugs

Butt plugs are the most popular type of anal toy, and for good reason. They're simple, they're comfortable for extended wear, and they add a feeling of fullness that enhances everything from solo masturbation to sex with a partner. They're also the best starting point if you're curious about anal play but don't want to dive straight into thrusting toys.

We stock over 100, from tiny silicone beginner plugs to weighted stainless steel, jewelled designs, and training kits with graduated sizes. For a broader overview of anal play, safety, and lube advice, see our anal sex toys guide.

A butt plug is a short, shaped toy designed to be inserted into the anus and stay there. The shape is what makes it different from a dildo: a tapered tip for easy insertion, a wider middle section (the "bulb") that provides the feeling of fullness, a narrow neck that the sphincter closes around to hold the plug in place, and a flared base that prevents it from going in too far.

That last bit is not optional. The flared base is a safety feature. Without it, the natural suction of the rectum can pull the toy inside. Every plug on this page has a proper base.

Materials vary a lot. Silicone is the most popular: soft, flexible, body-safe, easy to clean. Metal plugs (usually stainless steel) are heavier, which creates a different sensation, and they're perfect for temperature play. Glass plugs are smooth, elegant, and also great for warming or cooling. You'll also see jewelled plugs with a decorative crystal on the base, which are as much about how they look as how they feel.

Sizes range from very small (under an inch across at the widest point) to very large (3+ inches). Beginners should start small. Seriously small. The anus is much tighter than the vagina, and even a plug that looks tiny in photos feels noticeable the first time.

Lube first, everything else second. The anus doesn't self-lubricate. Apply a thick water-based anal lube to the plug and to yourself. Be generous. You can always wipe away excess, but not enough lube makes insertion uncomfortable.

Relax. This sounds obvious, but it's the most important step. The anal sphincter is a muscle, and when you're nervous it tenses up. Take a few deep breaths. Start by massaging the outside of the anus with a lubed finger. When the muscle relaxes, gently press the tip of the plug against the opening and let it slide in at its own pace. Don't push hard. If it resists, add more lube and wait.

Once the widest part passes through, the sphincter will close around the narrow neck and the plug will sit comfortably in place. You'll feel fullness, but it shouldn't hurt. If it does, the plug is too big for your current experience level. Remove it and try a smaller one.

Wearing it. Once a plug is in, you can leave it there. During foreplay, during sex, during solo play, or just while you go about your evening at home. Some people wear small plugs for extended periods. If you're doing this, check in with your body every 30 to 45 minutes and don't sleep with one in.

Removal. Relax, bear down gently (like you're going to the toilet), and pull the base slowly. The widest part passing back through the sphincter can feel intense. For some people, pulling a plug out during orgasm enhances the climax significantly.

Clean after every single use with warm water and antibacterial soap. Non-porous materials (silicone, stainless steel, glass) can be fully sterilised by boiling for 3 to 5 minutes. This is especially important if you share plugs with a partner. Metal and glass can also go in the dishwasher.

Porous materials like TPE can't be sterilised, so use a condom over the plug for better hygiene, especially for sharing. Dry everything thoroughly before storing.

Fullness during other activities. The main appeal of a butt plug is wearing it while you do something else. During vaginal sex, a plug creates additional pressure against the vaginal wall, which a lot of people find makes orgasms stronger. During oral sex, it adds a background sensation. During solo masturbation, it intensifies everything. The plug just sits there doing its job while you focus on whatever else feels good.

Training for anal sex. If you're working towards having anal intercourse, wearing progressively larger plugs over weeks or months is the most effective way to prepare your body. Training kits with 2 to 3 graduated sizes let you move up at your own pace.

They work for everyone. Every gender, every orientation. The nerve endings around the anus are the same regardless of who you are. People with prostates get additional benefit because a plug can apply indirect pressure to the prostate gland from inside.

They're quiet and discreet. No motor, no sound. A silicone or metal plug is completely silent. Nobody knows it's there except you (and whoever you choose to tell).

Try different materials. A silicone plug and a stainless steel plug of the same size feel completely different. Silicone is lighter, softer, and warmer to the touch. Metal is heavy, smooth, cool (until it warms up), and the weight creates an internal awareness that silicone doesn't. If you've only tried one material, the other might surprise you.

Temperature play with metal or glass. Run a metal plug under warm water or chill it in the fridge before insertion. The temperature contrast against the warm tissue inside is intense in the best way. Don't use a freezer. Fridge-cold is enough.

Pull it out during orgasm. The sensation of the widest part of the plug passing through the sphincter while you're climaxing can be extraordinary. Time it right and it adds a whole extra dimension to the orgasm. This works during partnered sex too: ask your partner to slowly pull the plug out as you're about to finish.

Use a training kit properly. Don't rush to the next size. Use the smallest plug until it slides in easily and feels completely comfortable. Then move up. If the next size hurts, go back down for another week. The point of training is gradual, comfortable progression.

Under £10: small silicone beginner plugs. Simple, functional, safe if from a reputable brand. A perfectly good way to try your first plug.

£10 to £25: better silicone quality, training kit sets, jewelled plugs, small metal plugs. This is the range where most people buy and most people are happy.

£25 to £50: premium weighted metal plugs, larger glass designs, vibrating plugs (see our vibrating butt plugs section), and ergonomic designs with comfort bases for extended wear.

Over £50: luxury metal sets, artisan glass, and premium vibrating plugs with app control. Worth it for people who wear plugs regularly and want the best comfort and quality.