The 15 Best Vibrating Butt Plugs to Take Your Pleasure to New Depths, Tested by Sex Experts

Manta encourages users to try the plug solo to see how it feels before bringing it to partnered sex. "Lay down a towel, make sure your plug is either fully charged or has fresh batteries, use a copious amount of compatible lube, and lie in a comfortable position for insertion," she says. Most people like to lie either on their back or on their side for solo play, but you could really do it in whatever position is most accessible for you—including standing.

Manta recommends waiting to turn on the vibrations until after the plug is inside you, so you're not trying to insert a rapidly-buzzing object. Also, make sure you have some wipes nearby to wipe off your hands before handling the remote. "Breathe! Relax! Take it slow! Have a marvelous time!" she says.

One note on safety: Manta reminds anal enthusiasts that any toy that goes in the ass should have a flanged base. Don't use a bullet vibrator like a butt plug, or it might vanish up your bum and warrant an ER visit.

Now, you may have an aversion to vibrating butt plugs—or any kind of anal sex toy—because of poop. We get it. That said, if you douche beforehand, which is a simple process, you should be in the clear. If you're not down to douche, Richards suggests slipping a condom on a plug as an easy "cheat," especially since the toy pretty much stays in place.