You asked:
I want to buy an anal bead toy to try, but I’m not sure which type to get. How do people usually choose? What should I pay attention to so I can find something that actually suits me?
Grace:
For me it would be:
- Material. I’d definitely go for silicone — it’s the safest and you’ll want the flexibility it has over metal or glass.
- Base. You need a flared base to anchor the toy, otherwise you risk a trip to the ER. T-bars are ideal, but anything works as long as it’s bigger than the largest bead, isn’t tapered like the beads themselves, and isn’t flexible.
- Sizing. Then I’d look at size — length, smallest bead, largest bead. Think about what you’ve taken before, or if this is your first time with anal play, start small and don’t overestimate yourself. The nice thing about beads is that even if the first one is tiny, there’s plenty to work up to.
There are also things like vibration or rotation, depending on your budget. It’s better to have them and not need them than want them and not have them, but they do cost more than non-electronic beads.
If you want recommendations, I highly recommend b-Vibe’s range. The Triplet and the Cinco are both great choices.