THIS ENTRY WAS POSTED ON August 12, 2018 BY guest blog contributors b-Vibe.
Anal August is here! You are SO ready to embark on a new anal odyssey with your partner, but you are not sure if they will be on board or jump ship. The urge to excitedly surprise your partner with an anal accoutrement can be almost irresistible, but in many cases, introducing anal sex, much less a new toy, can take a bit of finesse. So if you’re not sure exactly how to… well, give this type of gift, here are some tips from our friends at b-Vibe!
Butt Toy 101: When in Doubt, Gauge Interest
If you find yourself wondering whether your partner would be completely shocked by receiving a butt plug or anal beads as a gift, it’s a good idea to check in beforehand to gauge their interest in playing with butt toys.
Ask them a question like, “I’ve been fantasizing about trying a butt plug with you and I’m wondering if that’s something you might be interested in too?” or “I’m curious about what the sensation of anal beads feels like. Do you want to try them with me?”.
If your potential giftee seems interested or excited, proceed with your plan to give an anal toy such as beads or a butt plug gift. If their response is a clear no, back off for now. Maybe fingers (think anal massage) are a good place to start.
Do Your Research
b-Vibe prides itself on creating innovative and quality butt plugs and anal beads for all experience levels and body sizes. There truly is something for everyone, whether your giftee is a butt toy newbie or an anal enthusiast.
Consider Your Giftee Before Buying a Butt Toy
Does the person you're gifting have any experience with butt toys or sex toys in general? Have you used them together? What do they love or hate about their existing collection? Do they like vibration? Are remote controls a must?
Take all these things into account before you pick out their present. You probably wouldn’t want to gift a large Rimming Plug 2 butt plug to someone who has never even had a finger in their butt.
How to Choose a Butt Toy
A few quick rules of thumb:
1. Beginners should always start small with something the size of the Novice Plug or the Snug Plug 1.
2. Folks who’ve inserted a few fingers or already played with small butt plugs will enjoy something medium size, like the Trio Plug, Triplet Anal Beads, or Rimming Plug Petite.
3. Anal enthusiasts, who enjoy large size butt plugs, will love the Rimming Plug 2, Snug Plug 3 or Snug Plug 4. (Scroll down product page for all Snug Plug sizes and dimensions).
Be Discreet
Regardless of how lovely you package your b-Vibe gift, no one wants to see your partner un-wrap the butt plug you’ve lovingly selected for them at your parent’s house on Christmas morning.
Butt toys are a special present to be received privately. And then, since the setting is right, they may be immediately enjoyed.
Include Lube
There is literally nothing worse than receiving a butt toy without lubricant. Lube is a MUST for all types of anal play, including use with butt plugs and anal beads. Here is a list of The Pleasure Chest's Best Anal Lube. Just remember, silicone lube should not be used with silicone toys as it will break them down over time.
On that note, make sure to buy a high quality, water-based lubricant so your gift can be used right away. You might want to even consider a product cleanser or cleaning wipes to along with it.
Check out our full line of b-Vibe products here! Communicate, keep it clean and have fun! Happy Anal August!
Thank you to everyone who shared below! We are happy to announce the winner of our b-Vibe Snug Plug 3 contest. Congrats, Jake! Happy #AnalAugust everyone!