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Tips for Choosing a Starter Anal Plug

If you’ve ever stepped foot in an Excitement Adult store, you probably recognize the CalExotics brand. They’re some of our favorites, and they offer such a wide range of options in almost every category of sex toys.

When shopping CalExotics, you’re sure to find something that works for you.

We love them partly because they are affordable without sacrificing quality - but also because they offer some really innovative and unique options!

So if you’re looking for something a little different, check out some of these picks.

Start Small

When it comes to beginner anal play, it’s probably obvious that you’re going to want to start small. But I would take it even further to say that before you even start shopping for a new plug, start out with manual stimulation to get a sense of what feels good for you.

Especially if you’ve never explored this kind of sensation before, it can be so helpful to get familiar with this part of your body before introducing toys. Take your time, relax, and follow your body’s cues. After this, you’ll feel much more clear when you head to the store to pick out a plug. You’ll have a reference point to go off of, and be able to tell much better which sizes and styles will work well for you.

Pay Attention to Shape

When you do finally find yourself in front of the anal plug wall at your local Excitement - pay attention to the different shapes these beauties come in. You’ll find the classic plug shape, sure, but you might also see some slender shaped options, plugs with a super skinny neck, or even beaded plugs!

Different shapes will offer different fits, sensations, and comfort. I love recommending a small, beaded plug to start with because you don’t have to commit to the whole toy during your first go. You can slowly use the first bead and increase as you feel comfortable. But, if you’re looking to really wear something (maybe during other types of stimulation or penetration), a classic shape might be a better fit.

Explore some of these different styles, and when in doubt it doesn’t hurt to grab a few different ones to try out!

Shop in person

You can always shop our inventory of butt plugs online, but for this circumstance I really recommend shopping in person. You know when you shop for clothes online and it’s really such a gamble on whether or not it’s going to fit, and you just have to accept you won’t know until it arrives and you can try it on?

While we certainly don’t have a dressing room for butt plugs, getting your eyes on a plug in real life can give you a really good sense of which one will work best for you. You get other toys for size reference, and often you can even touch a demo version to feel it in your hand before buying. This just gives you a way better idea of the size, width and all, before you buy.

So stop in and really explore your options!

By using these simple tips, you’re more likely to feel empowered, and leave the store with something that truly works for you.

If you’re nervous, try to remember that this should be a fun journey. There are no rules, standards or “shoulds” in this game. It’s all about what feels fun, comfortable, and exciting to you and your body.

And as always, be safe and have fun!