Their shape makes them easy to insert and helps to keep them comfortably contained in your anus even in the throes of ecstasy.Ī flared base prevents them from getting sucked in, sparing you from being one of those Untold Stories of the ER cases that goes viral. They generally have narrow tips that gradually widen toward the middle then taper down again. You’ve gotta love the butt plug and its efficient shape. They’re usually sold in sets of five or more, each increasing roughly a quarter of an inch in size so that you can work your way up. Their shape is pretty basic - usually smooth and tubular.

DilatorĪnal dilators, also called rectal dilators, are medical devices used to widen the rectum after anorectal surgery to help make passing stool easier.ĭilators - which you can find online - used for pleasure are similar, though the goal is slightly different, obvs.

Fingers are a good place to start because you can begin with a pinky and work your way up to five fingers, or even an entire hand or fist.