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Vibration can add a whole new dimension to your anal explorations, no matter how experienced you are. And if you're curious about anal play but have never tried it, a vibrating toy made specifically for the anus can offer a number of advantages. Besides transmitting delightful sensations, anal-safe vibrators help to relax the muscles, which is great for nervous first-timers. Even if you're not interested in anal penetration, vibrators can induce wondrous pleasures just being used on the outside. And used with enough lube, anal vibes are a wonderful alternative to non-vibrating dildos and buttplugs.
One thing to keep in mind is that any toy used for anal play should have a flange -- a wider area at the base so it won't slip all the way in if you lose hold of it. It may sound like an unlikely prospect, especially if you're just getting started and more concerned with the discomfort of putting something inside. But you'd be surprised how many people end up in the emergency room every year with random things up their bums. Play safe: only use anal-safe toys; they're marked in the GV catalog and web site with an asterisk. We recommend using condoms to keep your non-silicone toys clean; silicone toys are much easier to clean and can be disinfected by boiling for up to three minutes.
Also important is the use of lubricant. Lube can turn a nervous, uncomfortable anal encounter into a gliding trip through heaven -- and lack of it can do quite the opposite. Be sure to play with a towel under you so you won't be afraid to use lots of lube, because lots is what you should be using. Thicker lubes work best for anal play, because they offer more cushioning; my favorites are Liquid Silk and Astrogel.
Once you've got your lube, you're ready to pick out your toy.
Probably the very best vibrating anal toy for beginners is the Scorpio. It has a thin shaft that's flexible to make anal penetration as easy as possible. Unlike some jelly rubber toys, it's relatively stiff, which facilitates easy insertion. The vibrations travel up the spine to hit all the right spots. Like most of our vibrating anal toys, it's battery operated, which means you can take it along with you wherever you go. The main disadvantage of the Scorpio is that it's too narrow to snugly hold a condom. If you want to use a barrier to keep your Scorpio clean, you can try using Finger Cots, or just give the insertable part of the toy a good scrubbing-down before and after each use.
Another great way to get started is with the Bottoms Up Kit. It consists of the ultimate classic tome of anal sex, Anal Pleasure and Health, a one-ounce bottle of lube, and the Arrow Twist Vibe. The Arrow is a battery-operated vibe that's great for anal play; when used for anal penetration, the wide base vibrates against the anus while the long probe penetrates.
One more great jelly rubber toy is the Red Rider, which has the advantage of having two thicknesses. You can use the thinner section when you're just starting out and slowly work up to the thicker part. The vibrations are efficiently transmitted to either section and can work wonders on your butt. Slightly thicker than the Scorpio, the Red Rider is better for use with condoms. More great anal-first-timer toys made of jelly rubber include the Space Age Probe, the Jade Vibro Plug and the Blue Ripple. For slightly more adventurous play, try the Razzle Dazzle Plug and the Ruby Vibro plug.
All that said, though, my personal favorite is the P-Spot Plug, which was designed by Good Vibrations staff. The P-Spot is shaped much like a typical anal plug, but its crooked end makes it easier to find a man's prostate. It can also be used vaginally for G-spot stimulation (only after cleaning and boiling -- never insert anything that has been in the anus into the vagina unless it's been sterilized). Some women discover that they can stimulate their G-spots when playing anally, making the P-spot an excellent choice for women, too. Since it's silicone, it can be boiled for sterilization, and the vibrations from the attached bullet vibe are much more intense when they're transmitted by silicone instead of rubber.
One last vibrating anal toy that's lots of fun for the adventurous user is the latex Plump Plug. It's a relatively moderately-sized anal plug that, after insertion, inflates substantially for those who want a little... more. The sensation is not for everyone, but if you're tempted to try it, it can be truly divine.
Whether you're new to anal escapades or an experienced back door explorer, vibrating toys can add great fun to your repertoire.
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