Best Sex Toys For Men In 2025

Sex toys, particularly of the anal variety, are a great way to explore your backdoor — or that of your partner’s. When done properly (read: use lots of lube), anal can be insanely pleasurable.

Thanks to a little thing called the prostate (or P-spot), inserting anything from a finger, to anal beads, a butt plug, dildo, or penis, can lead to powerful orgasms. ‘There are about 2,000 pleasure-sensitive nerve endings around the anus,’ says Megwyn White, clinical sexologist and director of education for Satisfyer. ‘So, there’s ample opportunity to excite the body, regardless of your gender, with a little touch and pressure around this area.’

‘Cisgender men and people assigned male at birth have an added opportunity for stimulating the prostate — a walnut-sized gland that sits within the groin just behind the bladder and penis,’ White says. When properly stimulated, it can feel ‘heavenly’, she adds.

If you’re ready to take your first (or thousandth) foray into anal play, keep reading to take a look at the 17 best anal sex toys and pick your pleasure.

Types of Anal Sex Toys for Men

If, until now, you have thought the best option for your backside is a lubed up (at best) finger, allow us to open your eyes to the variety of bedmates at your disposal. ‘There’s a wide range of anal toys available depending on what kind of sensation you’re after,’ explains Adam Lewis, co-founder of Hot Octopuss.

These include:

Butt Plugs

Teardrop-shaped toys, typically made of silicone, metal, or glass. Some vibrate; others have rotating beads at the base of the toy to simulate rimming. Pop a butt plug in your rear end and let it rest there for a satisfying feeling of fullness.

Prostate Massagers

Curved toys that target your prostate and deliver earth-shattering, toe-curling, full-body orgasms. (Typically they vibrate, too!) There are two main types of prostate massagers: ones with and ones without perineum stimulation. (The perineum, aka the taint, gooch or grundle, is that strip of skin between your testicles/vulva and your anus).

Those with perineum stimulation are typically V- or C-shaped; not only does the extra arm provide added pressure to the often ignored erogenous zone, but it also helps keep the prostate massager in place.

Anal Beads

These look kind of like rosary beads, except chunkier, and instead of praying with them, you put them in your butt. While you absolutely can use anal beads for solo play, they’re fun to use with a partner since they’re more interactive.

‘Anal beads are designed to stimulate the anal sphincter through movement,’ explains Alicia Sinclair, founder of anal sex toy company b-Vibe. When pulled out, each sphere delivers a quick burst of intense sensation. Part of the fun of anal beads is seeing how many of them you can take, but it’s also relinquishing control to your partner. They can pop each one out and watch you shake with pleasure.

Dildos

You know them, you love them; these phallic toys can also be used for anal stimulation. Who says you need a real member up there? Some dildos vibrate, but if you’re not a fan of a buzzing buttock, you can opt for a non-vibrating version.

What to Consider When Buying Anal Sex Toys

As with anything you buy online, you’ll need to do a touch of research before taking the plunge (literally). ‘There are a few things to consider when choosing a toy,’ Lewis explains.

Start Small

‘If you are new to anal play and using toys, then starting with something small, soft, and non-intimidating is key to having a safe and pleasurable experience,’ he says. ‘You want to listen to your body and ensure you play safely so you don’t cause any tearing or discomfort or unfortunate runs to A&E.’

For reference — the average penis size in the UK is around five inches, and you’ll want to work your way up to anything full on schlong-sized over time. Thus, a butt plug around two inches or smaller is a good benchmark for beginners. ‘Beginners should look for: a slim, tapered butt plug, a soft silicone finish, a flared base or handle for safe removal, and an optional vibration function for added sensation once you’re more confident,’ says Lewis.