A starter guide to anal play (revisited)
The version I’d hand a friend. No condescension, no "spice things up!" marketing voice.
Almost every "anal beginner guide" online sounds like it was written by a press release. Here’s the practical version, with the toys I’d actually point a curious friend to.
Lube. Then more lube.
Water-based is fine. Silicone-based is better — it stays slick longer — as long as your toy isn’t silicone.
Pjur Original Silicone
The benchmark silicone lube. Lasts forever, great for shower use. Don’t mix with silicone toys.
Start with a trainer set
Three sizes. Start with the smallest. Don’t skip ahead. The Doc Johnson set is the one I keep recommending.
Cheap, body-safe, three sizes, flared bases.
Doc Johnson Mood Naughty 2
Three-piece silicone anal training set. The kit I recommend to anyone curious.
When you’re ready, the Snug Plug is the next stop
Built for long wear. Weighted. Comfortable enough to forget.
B-Vibe Snug Plug 2
Weighted, wearable plug designed for long-wear comfort. The "go-to" plug recommendation.
Alternatives
| Product | Price | Rating | Retailer | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doc Johnson Mood Naughty 2Three-piece silicone anal training set. The kit I recommend to anyone curious. | $32 | 4.3/5 | PinkCherry | Check price |
| B-Vibe Snug Plug 2Weighted, wearable plug designed for long-wear comfort. The "go-to" plug recommendation. | $65 | 4.7/5 | PinkCherry | Check price |
| Lovehoney Mood Beginner Anal TrainerEven cheaper than the Doc Johnson set. Solid for absolute beginners. | $25 | 4.1/5 | PinkCherry | Check price |