The 17 best anal sex toys for backdoor beginners, according to our team of sex writers

Are you ready for a backstage pass to an evening of P-spot pleasure? Smile Makers’ aptly-nicknamed “friendly anal vibrator” is designed to send sweet everythings deep inside you.

But did you know playing with an anal toy can also result in a G-spot orgasm? Yep, this plug will push against your vaginal wall and your perineal sponge, which with continued use, could result in a tighter feel for your plus-one.

Simply load it up with lube and head south.

What makes this pink pal different from the Smile Makers butt plug is its suction cup base — which will come in handy if you’re ready to advance to positions like doggy or cowgirl.

Formed of flexy soft silicone, this plug has a tapered end, and is no longer than a finger, making it the ideal anal ally for a beginner.

But(t), if you want to advance to something a little more exciting, you can also switch between its four vibration speeds and six patterns, all controlled via one handy button on its mighty flared base.

Your partner who tries to stick it in without lube might not know this, but you can’t just dive straight into the deep end when it comes to anal sex.

In fact, it’s recommended you take four to six weeks to ‘train’ your anus for full-on penetration by inserting objects that gradually increase in size to avoid injury or strain to your muscles.

If you’ve already dipped a toe (or, hopefully, finger) into anal play, you might want to move on to this vibrant butt plug set from ROMP.

With three sizes of plug, you’ll easily be able to work your way up to larger and girthier penetration over time.

Love the Rose toy, and want to flesh out a whole kit? We got you, or at least Bellesa does, with this teeny plug pal that has a rose on its base.

With just two insertable inches, this plug is ideal for those looking for shallow backdoor penetration, and it looks pretty while it’s up there (because, if you’re going to have something up your ass, you want it to be cute, duh).

As close to a finger as you’ll probs get in a butt plug, this green guy from Dakota Johnson’s brand Maude is slim, tapered, and non-vibrating.

Because, obviously, if you’re starting out with butt stuff, the idea of vibrations where the sun don’t shine might be a little off-putting — we get that.

Formed of platinum-grade silicone, this petite plug is just the right size to place in your backdoor to get used to the sensation of anal — as well as to train your asshole for something a little bigger and more rumbly as time goes on (should that be your motive).

Feel like you’ve already completed anal beads? Or maybe you’re new to them but worried you’ll get bored without some extra stimulation? Fair enough! This set of beads from Lovehoney come with the option to slot a removable bullet vibrator at its base, so you can choose whether or not you want to add some vibes to the party.

It comes with five identically sized and shaped beads, so you can work your way up to what you’re comfortable with. And, do we really need to mention that the handle is heart-shaped? Come on, that’s enough to get us to buy anything.

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Not only will it look luxe laying on their bedside (yeah, it’s one for your penis-owning partner), but will send them spinning from the inside out. That’s due to the two ergonomically-designed arms packed with 16 rolling and rumbling vibration settings. Mmm.

With up to 60 minutes of play and the ability to control this remotely via your phone, this is a firm (oops) favourite of ours.

Just as you need to stretch before going for a run, your butt needs some solid training before committing to the full marathon (AKA penetration). Before you sprint into total penis/dildo-in-anus territory, work your way up from the smallest of b-Vibe’s butt plugs to the largest.

Evan Goldstein, sex and wellness expert, founder of anal surgery practice Bespoke Surgical and sex-care brand Future Method, suggests this process should take four to six weeks.

Just make sure you’re fully relaxed and you’ve slathered them in plenty of lube before entering to prevent any tears or strains (but don’t worry, the kit comes with a lube applicator and a guide to anal play, so you can educate yourself on the proper protocol before you get going). Off you jog!

These might look like the latest alien accessory, but if you’re after out-of-this-world pleasure, listen up.

Anal beads are a great introduction to bum fun as you can pop them in one by one, and only go as far as you feel comfortable. But these baby blue beads from Lovehoney’s BASICS range graduate in size (up to a circumference of three inches), meaning they’ll work for experienced players too.

The added bonus of a finger loop makes for easy control, whether they’re going up your pleasure hole or your partner’s. Just load up with lube and await your orgasmic orbit.

We know what you’re thinking: having glass up your ass is kind of a scary thought (God, you’re so transparent!).

And in any other situation, we’d agree, but actually this glass plug is totally safe to use, as it’s made from lab-grade glass.

More importantly, though, glass is an exciting material to integrate into your sex life because it’s cool when you insert it, and gradually heats up to your body temperature — and temperature play is always a hot (or cold) addition to sex.

If you’re a fan of girthy, but shallow, penetration, this plug will be fill all your needs for sensations of fullness. Promise.

If you’re yet to let even a finger in the trade entrance, this slim-yet-sturdy butt plug might be your best bet.

Measuring up at just four inches long and with a circumference of a little over two inches, this streamlined plug should slide in rather easily. Just lather it in your favourite water-based lube (we’re big fans of LELO’s Personal Moisturiser, packed with moisturising aloe vera).

With seven vibration settings, and the ability to take this to the tub, the pleasurable possibilities are endless.

One fan shared, “The vibration modes are the key to an orgasm in seconds.” Challenge accepted.

Not sure about letting a random long object roam about up your anus?

This spacey-looking plug from Satisfyer is about the size of a grape, and super slim line, for those who need to be lead very gently into the world of anal adventure.

The plug sits atop a super flared base, which stops the plug from travelling anywhere — either inside or outside your backdoor. And, if you want an extra buzz to remind you it’s there, it’s loaded with 12 patterns to cycle through.

Once you’ve got to know the fifth base, you might even want to buy Beginners 4 (a larger plug) and Beginners 1 (an even larger plug) to make it a set. Go booty!