Top Safety Tips for Using Anal Toys

For newbies and regular anal players, it’s never a bad idea to be educated and re-educated about safety when it comes to using anal sex toys. In fact, there are safety precautions when it comes to using any kind of sex toy. 

So while there’s immense sexual bliss to be had with all kinds of pleasure products, allow us to introduce you to a way of receiving a specific kind of bliss without any issues or worries… 

We’ll take a look at anal toy recommendations according to various factors as well as essential safety tips such as how you can engage in anal play that ‘ll help prevent discomfort, injuries, pain and long-term issues. 

We’ll also tell you about hygiene for anal sex toys, preparation, and toy retrieval, and aftercare guidelines.

Let’s start with choosing the right anal sex toy for you… 

Choosing the Right Anal Toy

Choosing the right anal sex toy isn’t just about finding something that looks nice. It’s about considering different factors that’ll make the experience comfortable and easy… especially if you’re a beginner. 

You’ll want to consider these 3 things, especially if you’re entering beginner anal play:

1. The size of the anal sex toy: size matters! If you’re a newbie, start with the smallest anal sex toy and work your way up to something bigger. Avoid large or extreme toys until you’re comfortable with the smallest size.
2. If the toy has a flared base or retrieval handle: make sure you buy an anal sex toy that has a flared base or a handle that is easy to retrieve. This is essential because it prevents the toy from getting lost inside of the rectum. 
3. What material the toy is made of: opt for an anal sex toy that’s made of body safe silicone because it is soft, flexible, and hypoallergenic. Or you could go for a glass/stainless steel anal toy because it’s non-porous, easy to clean, and great for temperature play. Avoid materials such as jelly or rubber because it can contain phthalates or toxic chemicals.

Lubrication: The Key to Comfort & Safety

Unlike the vagina, the anus doesn’t produce any lubrication. For that reason, it’s super important that you have a generous amount of lube with you when you’re engaging in anal play. This will prevent discomfort, and will result in a smoother glide. 

You can use your lube by placing it on your anal toy and to the anus before you engage in any anal play.

What are the best lubes for anal? Well, there are different types you could use:

• Water-based lube is safe for all toys and it’s easy to clean.
• Silicone-based lube is longer-lasting thus great for extended play, but it should be avoided with silicone toys.
• Oil-based lube is great for metal or glass toys but it’s not condom-safe.

How much lube should you be using? As we mention, a generous amount. In other words, more is better! And you can continue to re-apply lube as and when to maintain smooth and friction-free play. 

Preparing Your Body for Anal Play

Once you’ve got your eye on one or more anal sex toys, and you know all about the right lube to use and how much, you’re ready to prepare your body for anal play.

Here are 3 tips to follow in preparation for anal penetration:

1. Anal relaxation is key: make sure that you’re comfortable and relaxed. When you’re tense, insertion can be quite uncomfortable, so you could do things like take a warm bath, take deep breaths, or give yourself (or have a partner give you) gentle external massages beforehand.
2. Start with external stimulation: before you insert any (big) anal toy, use your fingers or an external vibrator, like a Smart Wand, to get used to the sensation. You could do small, slow, circular movements around the area to acclimate.
3. Go slow and listen to your body: it’s important not to rush as this can create tears or discomfort. If you feel any pain you must stop or adjust your toy. Anal play should never be painful. Take your time on this and it’ll reward you. If you go too fast, it may turn you off, denying you the pleasure that anal play has to offer. If you need to stop and take a break for a while, that’s normal and absolutely fine.

Proper Techniques for Inserting & Removing Anal Toys

Then, when you feel comfortable with inserting an anal toy inside of you, the key is to take it at your own pace and not to rush. 

Here is a step-by-step guide on how to use anal toys:

Step One: lube!

Lube, lube, and more lube! Use it on the toy and around the anus for a comfortable experience.

Step Two: position

Get yourself into a comfortable position. It is said that the most comfortable position for solo anal play is to lie on your side in the fetal position, but you may want to be on all fours or squat. Find what feels best for you.

Step Three: insert and relax

Insert the toy, and relax. Remember to never force it inside of you. Allow the sphincter muscle to relax naturally around the toy in order to aid in the best comfort, and give yourself time to see how it feels.

Step Four: the experience

Once you’ve experienced having an anal toy inside of you, you can gauge the experience. If you’re a beginner to anal play, it may have been a strange experience, and that’s fine! Whether you kept it inside of you for a short period of time, or you engaged in other sexual activity, it should all take place according to your comfort level.

Step Five: removing an anal toy safely

Once you’ve had your anal play experience and you’re ready to remove the anal penetration toy, remember to never yank or pull it out too quickly as it can cause pain or injury. Take it slow, relax the muscles, and gently twist and ease out the toy. This will help avoid discomfort or sudden contractions.

Hygiene & Cleaning: Keeping It Safe & Sanitary

Now that you’re familiar with how to use anal toys, there are additional tidbits that are essential to having a positive anal play experience. And they’re just as important as the act itself. 

For one, hygiene for sex toys! That is, keeping it safe and sanitary.

Here are some guidelines on how to keep your anal sex toys safe for use:

• Clean your anal toys before and after use by washing them with antibacterial soap and warm water, or using a sex toy cleaner. You could use both for added protection.
• You could boil anal penetration toys that are made of glass, metal, or body safe silicone in order to sterilise them, but only if they’re not motorised. 

Another way in which to keep your anal toys safe and clean is storing them correctly. 

Here are some guidelines on how to store your anal sex toys:

• Store them in a dry, lint-free bag to prevent dust accumulation
• If you have more than one toy, keep them separate from each other to prevent material damage

And lastly, for an additional layer of safety, never share anal penetration toys without using a condom. Anal toys should only be used by one person unless it is protected by a condom.

Avoiding Common Anal Play Mistakes

Having given you the run down on all of the things concerning anal play, preparation, and how to enjoy it, here’s an additional bit of information that’ll prove invaluable… 6 common anal play mistakes to avoid. 

1. Skipping lubrication

We’ve mentioned it a few times, so it’s evident that lubrication is essential when it comes to all forms of anal play. This is not just for ease and comfort, but also to reduce the risk of microtears.

2. Using toys without a flared base

Anal toys should have a flared base so that it’s easier to insert and remove. If your anal penetration toy doesn’t have a flared base, there may be a risk of it getting stuck inside of you… something no one wants to experience.

3. Choosing the wrong size too soon

The best advice for beginner anal play is to use the smallest size first. Use the smallest size for as long as you need until you feel entirely comfortable moving up a size. And when you do move up a size, we recommend going for something only slightly bigger. For example, you could get yourself an anal training kit, which has 3 different-sized butt plugs, allowing you to work your way up in size gradually. A big mistake is to choose the wrong size (aka something much bigger) too soon. Always start small.

4. Forcing insertion

Just the same as we recommend not going for big sizes, it’s important not to force any anal toys inside of you. This will undoubtedly cause pain. Pain is the body’s way of telling you to stop. In this case, take a break, and then try again when you’re ready with a lot of lube, patience, and anal relaxation.

5. Not cleaning your toy properly

By using our cleaning guide above, you’ll be able to prevent any issues such as infections.

6. Ignoring your body’s signals

If something feels off, stop. You simply must listen to your body.

8. Q and A: Additional Safety Considerations

Q: Can you use anal toys during partnered sex?

A: Yes! But you must communicate with your partner, and be sure to use a lot of lube.

Q: Can you sleep with an anal toy in?

A: No! Always remove your toy after play time to prevent discomfort and risks.

Q: How often can you use anal toys?

A: As often as your body feels comfortable… listen to what feels good.

So, to recap, the most important takeaway when it comes to safety and enjoyment in anal play is that you take it slow, stay relaxed, choose high quality materials, use a lot of lube, start with smaller toys, and listen to your body. 

Additionally, be sure to clean your anal toys before and after use, and to store them correctly for optimal health.

For beginner anal play enthusiasts, you may love the Soraya Beads. 

They’re vibrating anal beads that start off with smaller beads and progress to larger ones as you insert the toy. That means that you can slowly introduce the feeling of anal stimulation at your own pace, and insert more only when you’re comfortable. We suggest not using the vibrational settings until you’re ready. 

At first, you should feel the sensations gently and get used to the toy. When you’re more experienced and feel comfortable with the entire toy inside of you, using anal beads means to insert the anal toy inside and out to feel extra sensations, or you can simply leave them inside of you. 

Tip: Anal beads can really enhance one’s orgasm when removed at the height of release. And remember: lube is your friend!

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