Exploring Male Pleasure: Categories of Toys

For years, male sex toys revolved around the penis. Something like the butt plug for straight men was blasphemy. But things have changed even in the last 5 years. 

With the internet’s willingness to discuss self-pleasure for men and online shops, more men dare to explore sex toys beyond the fleshlight. Heterosexual relationships have evolved, as women themselves buy sex toys for their partners.  

Let’s take a look at the different categories of male pleasure products you can enjoy for solo play and with a partner.  

1. Anal Toys

Anal toys have a lot of stigma attached to them. Straight men seem to have the impression if they use them, it will prove they are gay somehow. 

But your sexual orientation has nothing to do with whether you enjoy anal toys.

You are straight as long as you like a woman. It’s all there is to it. 

But by keeping this prejudice, you are missing out on prostate orgasm. Something both queer men and straight men who have experienced it claim feels otherworldly. 

For anal toys, there are mostly 4 types you can use:

• Dildos: Dildos are usually shaped like a penis. Some are specifically shaped to hit the prostate gland in men. It’s a lot and dildos take time getting used to. If you are a beginner with sex toys, it’s not the first anal toy you want to use. It’s more suited to be your last level. Your partner can also use a strap-on dildo to have anal sex with you. 
• Butt Plugs: Butt plugs are a step before anal sex. They can help you get relaxed and get used to the sensation of having something in your butt. But some people wear it because they like the feeling. It creates pressure on the prostate for men, making everything feel super intense. The male G-spot is also there. Always buy butt plugs with a flared base, because the alternative is one getting stuck in your butt. 
• Anal Beads: Anal beads are essentially butt plugs which are inflated at regular intervals. They provide a slightly different sensation than your regular butt plugs. The beads start out small and get bigger in size the more you insert the toy. The gaps create this mix between relief and intensity you can get addicted to. Unlike butt plugs, the magic lies in pulling them out and inserting them back in.