Butt plugs
Butt plugs are sex toys that are designed to be inserted in the anus and rectum for sexual pleasure. In some ways, they are similar to a dildo, but they tend to be shorter, and to have a flared end to prevent the device from being lost inside the anus.
The users of Butt plugs include men and women of all sexual preferences.
Unlike the vagina, which is closed off by the cervix, the rectum leads to the sigmoid colon. Objects which are inserted into the rectum can therefore potentially travel up into the bowel: the flared end on a Butt plugs exists to prevent this.
In addition, the lower bowel above the rectum is easily perforated. For this reason, Butt plugs tend to be shorter than dildos, and the range in Butt plugs size tends generally to be a variation in circumference. They must also be very smooth to avoid damaging the rectum or bowel. In order to get them into the rectum, they most commonly have a general profile of a round-ended cone which then narrows to a "waist" which locates itself at the anal sphincter, with the flared part outside the body, preventing the Butt Plugs from slipping further into the body.
As with other anal
Butt plugs are often used covered by condoms for hygiene, and to allow the easy disposal of any feces that they may come in contact with. Nevertheless, they should not be shared with other people, due to the risk of blood-borne diseases, including HIV that can arise from the transfer of body fluids from one person to another.
Butt plugs come in a variety of colors, shapes, sizes, and textures. Some are designed to look like penises, while some of these sex toys are ribbed or wavy. The majority, however, shaped as shown in the picture above, with a thin tip, which is wider in the middle, a notch to hold it in place once it is inserted, and a flared base to prevent complete insertion into the rectum.
Butt plugsare made of a variety of materials, the most common being latex. Other materials used include silicone, neoprene, wood, metal, stone, and many other materials.
There are butt plugs that "ejaculate" by squirting water or other viscous fluids into the rectum. There are also vibrating butt plugs, and Butt plugs that can inflate and expand. There are also Butt plugs specifically designed for men to stimulate the prostate. Some Butt plugs are manufactured with long hair or simulated animal tails attached to the base for use in human pony play or other animal fantasy role play.
Butt plugs can be moved in or out for pleasure; for this type of activity ribbed Butt plugs can increase pleasure. They can also be worn continuously for long periods of time. When wearing Butt plugs and holding the anal sphincter open for very long periods of time one should take care that this practice could potentially decrease the elasticity of the anal sphincter muscles. The BMEzine risks glossary states that "The process is similar to earlobe stretch except that the 'jewelry' is not worn all the time" and that there is no harm done to the function of the sphincter when stretching is done carefully