The advantages and disadvantages between a silicone, glass and metal butt plug

Curious about anal sex?

The most important thing to know if you're just starting out is that you can't just shove something up your ass. It is very important that any toy you use in the anus has a wide base. The good news is that there are lots and lots of safe, fun and interesting anal toys to try out, no matter where you are on your anal sex journey.

Butt plugs come in many different sizes, materials, and textures. You can find a butt plug that vibrates or that mimics the sensation of someone licking your anus. There are also heavy-duty metal plugs that provide plenty of pressure. Or even plugs with furry tails.

What are the best butt plugs for beginners?

The best rule of thumb is that beginners should start with a smaller size toy. The small plugs should be about the size of a finger or two for easy insertion, so you can gently stretch the muscle around the anus. Eventually, you may want to use larger plugs, which can reach the size of a fist.

We suggest choosing a small silicone, metal or glass plug specifically because they are non-porous and easy to clean. In the case of metal and glass, both materials are also safe for use with any type of lubricant, whether water-based, oil-based or silicone-based. Silicone ones require you to check the manufacturer's instructions for what type of lubricant to use.

Differences between a silicone, glass and metal butt plug

Among the multitude of materials that sex toys can be made from, silicone, metal and glass are three of the most common materials. So that you can make a good choice for your next plug, we have separated some advantages and disadvantages between the materials here, so you will make a conscious choice.

Advantages of Silicone: Silicone can have many textures, for example it can be soft like a pillow or hard like a rock. Soft silicone is wonderfully comfortable; Silicone is more affordable than body-safe metals and glass; Large silicone toys are much more plentiful than large metal or glass toys.

Disadvantages of Silicone: It is almost always incompatible with silicone based lubricant and sometimes incompatible with hybrid lubricant. To check, you can read the manufacturer's label and instructions for use or even do a spot test: put a little lubricant on the base of the toy and check again in ten minutes to see if the spot looks or if the touch is different. If nothing seems to have changed, it's safe to use that specific lubricant with that specific toy.

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Advantages of Metal. It's mirror-smooth, so it's super easy to insert and remove. Stainless steel is heavy and many people like that feeling. There are weighted silicone plugs, but they are not as heavy as their metal plug counterparts; They are compatible with all lubricants, including silicone-based lubricant, which lasts a long time.

Disadvantages of Metal: There are few manufacturers of metal products, despite the fact that nowadays there are already a much larger number than they once were; Body-safe metals are usually more expensive.

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Advantages of glass: As a metal, it is smooth and easy to insert and remove from the anus; It is often cheaper than body-safe metals; Like metal, it is compatible with all lubricants.

Disadvantages of Glass: There are many low quality products that are made of glass. Be aware of where you are buying from and ask all the necessary questions to confirm the quality of the product and the veracity of the store you are buying from.

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