Butt Plugs for Beginners UK: Starter Picks

Short on time? For a first butt plug, choose a tapered tip, a slim neck, a flared base and a width at the narrow end of the range. The narrowest plugs in our range are 22 mm and 23 mm across, and the cheapest plug costs £17.99. A set lets you start with the smallest and move up inside one box. Prices were checked on 2 November 2026.

What to look for in a first butt plug

A flared base. The base keeps the plug outside the body. Never use an anal toy that does not have one.
A tapered tip and a smooth bulb. A slim neck lets the muscles close around the plug and hold it in place.
The width at the widest point, not the length. It decides how a plug feels. Our butt plug size guide explains how plugs are measured and shows a chart of the whole range.
The material the supplier states. Several of our listings are still waiting for the supplier to confirm the material, and each one says so.
Whether you want vibration. It is optional. The narrowest vibrating plug in our range is 23 mm wide.

Starter plugs in our range, narrowest first

Every width comes from the size diagram on that product’s listing.

Plug	Price	Widest point	Length
Anal training kit, six plugs	£21.99	22 to 30 mm	75 to 135 mm
Remote-control vibrating metal plug	£29.99	23 mm	96 mm overall, about 87 mm insertable
Fox tail butt plug	£17.99	28 mm	70 mm overall, 60 mm insertable
Bunny tail butt plug	£19.99	28 mm	72 mm
Jewel butt plug set of three	£24.99	28, 34 and 40 mm	70, 82 and 95 mm overall

Which one is the right first step?

To move up gradually: the six-piece training kit. Its smallest plug is 22 mm wide, the next two are 23 mm, and the set tops out at 30 mm, so you can go up one step at a time. The supplier does not state the material or the weight yet.
The lowest price: the fox tail plug at £17.99 or the bunny tail plug at £19.99. Both are 28 mm at the widest point, and each has a metal plug with a tail for play and costume.
Vibration with a remote: the metal plug at 23 mm. It has a vibrating core and a wireless remote, with control buttons on the base as well. See all five of our vibrating plugs with a remote compared.
Three sizes in metal: the jewel set, 28, 34 and 40 mm, weighing 55 g, 92 g and 160 g. The jumps are bigger than in the training kit, so many people start with the smallest only.

How to use a first plug safely

Use plenty of water-based lubricant, relax, insert slowly and never force it. Start with a few minutes of wear and build up gradually. Stop if there is sharp or lasting pain, numbness or bleeding, and speak to a GP if it continues. Wash the plug before and after every use, and before it touches anywhere else. Our anal toy safety guide covers the rest.

Delivery and returns

We deliver in the UK only. UK delivery is free on every order and normally takes about 6 to 15 days, an estimate rather than a promised date; see our delivery information. You can return an unwanted, unopened and unused item within 30 days; opened or used items are accepted only if they are faulty, for reasons of hygiene. See returns and refunds.

Questions people ask

What is the best butt plug for a beginner?

There is no single best plug. Choose one with a flared base at the narrow end of the range, and move up only when a size feels comfortable from start to finish. In our range the narrowest are the 22 mm plug in the training kit and the 23 mm metal plug.

Is metal or silicone better to start with?

That depends on the person. Metal is heavier: in the jewel set the plugs weigh 55 g, 92 g and 160 g from the smallest to the largest. The material of several of our plugs is not stated by the supplier, and each listing says so.