A butt plug is built for staying put. A slim neck lets the sphincter close, a bulb gives fullness, and a flared base stays outside so the toy cannot travel out of reach. Wear time can be minutes or, for experienced users with the right size, a long evening.

Shape changes the experience. A round bulb feels like a settled weight. A teardrop slides in with less fuss. A long neck suits people who want less stretch at the entrance once the plug is seated. Steel gives gravity. Silicone gives bounce when you walk.

Lube at the tip and around the rim. Sit back onto the plug rather than shoving from a tense squat if you are new to the size. Remove slowly. The widest point on the way out is the moment people rush and then regret. Wash the base as carefully as the bulb; it sat against skin the whole time.

Fit rules

• The base must be wider than the bulb.
• Start smaller than your favorite dildo diameter.
• Do not fall asleep in a heavy steel plug until you know how your body reacts.
• Use a condom over porous plugs if you insist on keeping them.