The Best Anal Sex Toys for Amping Up Backdoor Play

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on your own before you venture into exploring it with a partner. Stimulating the anus can be incredibly pleasurable in itself, but for people with vulvas, another bonus is that these toys can also massage other erogenous zones like the and , says Marla Renee Stewart, sexologist and sexpert for sex toy boutique . “The anal sphincter and the vaginal muscles are close together,” Stewart explains. “Since the majority of the clitoris is also located inside and in close proximity to the anal cavity, it will also be stimulated, along with the female prostate, the .”Backdoor play can also be extremely pleasurable for , since the prostate—also known as the P-spot (or the male G-spot)—is located just in front of the rectum and surrounded by oh-so-sensitive nerve endings.

Some anal sex toys are designed specifically for prostate stimulation, adding even deeper pleasure to masturbation and sex.It's important not to use just any toy for anal stimulation, as those without a base can potentially get stuck in the anus.

An anal-specific toy with a flared bottom can ensure that you can easily remove it after sex. You'll ideally also want something that's not sharp, scratchy, or breakable, says Carol Queen, PhD, resident sexologist at .If you’re new to , sex therapist also recommends starting with something small and working your way up. “You can always work up to a bigger one later on,” she says.

And whatever size you're using, make sure to use . “Your anus doesn't naturally lubricate like a penis or vagina does, so it needs extra help,” as Dyachenko put it.