Butt Plugs
When it comes to all the types of sex toys out there, butt plugs are great for experimenting with anal play. “They can teach your body to accept anal penetration and train your sphincter to relax around different-sized toys,” explains Sloane. But, lest you think butt plugs are only a stepping stone to full-blown anal, she says, “they’re awesome for stimulating the ring of nerves around the anus.”
What’s the difference between using a butt plug and using a dildo in the butt? “I tell people that dildos are more dynamic and meant to be taken in and out, while butt plugs typically go in and stay in to give a sustained, feeling of fullness,” explains Sloane. Plus, butt plugs have a flared base, which means they can be used safely without being attached to something like a harness. (See more about why butt plugs need a flared base here.)
G-Spot Toys
Thanks to their slight curve or expertly positioned bump, G-spot toys make it easy to apply firm pressure to the G-Spot (which, yes, does exist). “They’re great starter toys because they can be used internally and externally, for G-spot or A-spot play, and are typically pretty inexpensive.” She recommends the Blush azon), or the Doc Johnson Frisky (Buy It, $14, amazon).
A-Spot Toys
Speaking of the A-Spot – an erogenous zone a little further back than the G-spot and technically known as the anterior fornix erogenous zone – there are gadgets and gizmos specifically meant for A-spot stimulation. Typically these types of sex toys look like long, narrow variations of the G-spot toys, says Sloane. For a vibrating A-spot toy, try the Fun Factory Lady Bi-violet (Buy It, $160, amazon). And for a non-vibrating option try the Njoy 7.5-inch Pure G-spot Metal Wand (Buy It, $120, amazon), which Sloane says is A+ for A-spot play.
Rabbit Vibrators
A rabbit toy is a combo of two types of sex toys: an external vibrator and a G-spot toy. “It has an external part that usually looks like rabbit ears that provides vibration to the clitoris, while a second attachment goes inside the vagina for G-spot stimulation,” explains Sloane.