If you’re new to anal play, it can definitely seem a little bit daunting, but those who are more experienced will tell you there’s nothing to be afraid of and everything to be excited about.

Anal sex can be enjoyed by people of all sexualities and genders, and so it should be. The anus and anal walls are packed with thousands of sensitive nerve endings, and some of those nerve endings are also connected to the genitals.

For people with a vulva, since the membrane between the anus and the vaginal walls is quite thin, the G-spot can be stimulated anally, as well as the legs of the clitoris (yeah, the clit is way bigger than you might’ve thought and can definitely be stimulated anally) and the deeper vaginal walls.

Those with a penis are likely to find anal sex even more pleasurable, because the prostate (also known as the “Male G-spot” or the “P-spot”) is located just inside the rectum and is easily stimulated anally.

The prostate is a walnut-sized gland located between the bladder and the penis. The prostate produces a fluid that mixes with sperm from the testicles to make semen. The prostate also happens to be incredibly pleasurable and can be the source of mind-blowing orgasms for those who aren’t afraid to dip their toes into anal play.

There are lots of different kinds of anal sex and play, starting anywhere from a finger to full penetrative anal sex, to the wonderful realm of anal sex toys and experimentation. If you’re a total newby to the world of anal fun, we’d suggest you start off with a finger to test the waters and ease yourself in, but since you’re here, we’re guessing you’re ready for the next step! So lets talk about anal sex toys…

The most common anal sex toy is the humble butt plug. A butt plug is a sex toy designed to be inserted anally. They’re often fairly small in size and have a flanged end designed to keep it in place and prevent the toy from entirely entering the rectum. They can be used as preparation for anal sex or to increase pleasure by stimulating the anal nerve endings or prostate during sex or masturbation. For butt plugs, we have Hyssop, our set of 4 different sized silicone suction cup butt plugs, and Litsea, our beautiful and classic teardrop butt plug crafted out of glass with a decorative flower petal end.

Another popular anal sex toy is anal beads. Anal beads are a tapered length of multiple sized spheres attached together graduating from small to large. They’re designed to be inserted anally and removed at various speeds depending on the desired sensation. Anal beads can also be used to intensify orgasm by removing them at the moment of climax. We have Vetiver, our anal beads which are made of buttery smooth matte black silicone.

A less talked about, but highly praised anal sex toy is a prostate massager. As we mentioned, the prostate is highly pleasurable upon stimulation, and Davana, our vibrating and rotating prostate massager could send anybody with a prostate to the orgasm heavens. A prostate massager is recommended for those more experienced and/or completely comfortable with anal play.

Not to forget, the all purposeful dildo. Of course you can use any kind of dildo anally, making sure to use a condom or clean thoroughly if you intend on using the same dildo vaginally.

Some people like to prepare for anal sex by cleansing using a douche, a device used to squirt water or other liquids into the rectum in order to clean out the area. And as with any kind of anal fun, it’s always recommended and encouraged for pleasure, comfort and safety to liberally use lube, as the anus is not self lubricating. Our Simply Lube would be a perfect pairing for all your anal needs as it is water-based and compatible with our entire range of sex toys.