r/ButtplugEveryday

Overview – Manufacturers and sellers of sex toys on sites like Amazon, AliExpress, and even many “reputable” sex store websites frequently claim their products are made of “liquid silicone.” This is a HUGE red flag. There is a strong chance the manufacturer or seller is misrepresenting the material or manufacturing process, and in some cases the toy may not actually be silicone at all.

Background – Many sex toy buyers have learned that silicone is the only generally body-safe soft toy material. As a result, they are constantly looking for the term “silicone” when shopping for a toy. This is a good thing, but it can give buyers a false sense of safety. A common example is someone being recommended a high-quality silicone toy, then finding a much cheaper knockoff on Amazon or AliExpress advertised as being made of “liquid silicone.” Because the listing prominently uses the word “silicone,” many buyers understandably assume they are purchasing a genuine body-safe silicone toy when the listing may never actually state that the toy is made of silicone or provide any meaningful material specifications. I go into more detail about some common misperceptions regarding silicone sex toy safety in this previous post.

Forms of Silicone – There are two main forms of silicone used in sex toys: LSR (Liquid Silicone Rubber) and HTV (High-Temperature Vulcanizing Silicone) – either can be body-safe or not. A few small indie toy makers also use RTV-2 (Room Temperature Vulcanizing Silicone – Two Part).

Curing Systems for Silicone – There are two types of curing used in sex toys: Platinum-cured silicone and peroxide-cured silicone. A third type of curing, tin-cured silicone, is possible but it is unsafe for internal use and is rarely used. Platinum-cured silicone can be LSR, HTV, or RTV-2, while peroxide-cured silicone is almost always HTV.

“Liquid Silicone” versus “Liquid Silicone Rubber” – Manufacturers and sellers frequently use the marketing term "liquid silicone." Within the context of silicone sex toy manufacturing, that term naturally implies Liquid Silicone Rubber (LSR), since peroxide-cured silicone is almost always manufactured using HTV compounds rather than LSR. Because LSR is virtually always platinum-cured, many buyers reasonably infer that a toy advertised as "liquid silicone" is made from platinum-cured silicone. Many reputable manufacturers that actually use platinum-cured silicone state that fact directly in their product descriptions because it is generally viewed as a premium material. When a listing relies only on the vague phrase "liquid silicone" instead of clearly identifying the material and curing system, buyers should treat that as a warning sign rather than evidence that the toy is genuine silicone. The term itself is neither a legal nor technical term and provides no reliable information about the toy's actual material or manufacturing process.

So What is “Liquid Silicone” – In reality, “liquid silicone” is a term with no legal or technical meaning whatsoever. Many of these toys might not actually be silicone at all. In some cases, they may instead be softened TPE or PVC, possibly with small amounts of silicone additives to mimic the feel - but this does NOT make them genuine silicone or body-safe. Since the term is meaningless, ask the seller whether their toy is actually silicone and, if so, what cure system and manufacturing process was used. If the seller cannot answer those questions clearly, consider that a warning sign. Also, unusually low prices may be another indication that the material is not really silicone or that the manufacturer/seller is misrepresenting the product.

Summary – "Liquid silicone" is a marketing term, not a recognized material specification. It does not tell you whether a toy is actually silicone, whether it is platinum- or peroxide-cured, whether proper manufacturing practices were followed, or whether the finished product is body-safe. When evaluating silicone toys, prioritize reputable manufacturers and transparent material specifications over marketing language.

My current plug is the TR 75 with 8 hours of wear every other day.

I find that I get incredibly horny while plugged and I always feel the need to grab my dildo after taking out the plug for the day. I guess my brain craves for a reward after training?

This is not something I want since my goal is to wear my plug 8 hours daily which would mean I would need a dildo session daily too.

Sometimes I just want to wear my plug for the day and not do anything "sexual" the entire day but the opposite happens every time. I just can't resist the craving.

How do you deal with the horniness? Or rather how do you shift your mindset so this is not a sexual activity anymore but something like just putting on clothes or watches?

For those that live with a partner, do they know that you plug?

If they do know about it, how did you broach that subject of enjoying to plug and that you do so.

For quite some time, since the beginning of getting the plug (Gk65), I always thought it was the same texture as every other silicone plug. This was also my first silicone plug that I would consider trustworthy to be safe, hence I did not question the texture too much as the brand name speaks for itself.

I’ve always heard that it should not be too tacky, and chalked it up to the plug being soft, hence seemingly tacky to me. With Canada day sales, I looked through the site again, and now that I am looking closely enough, I realized the texture itself is actually different and not smooth like the rest (of the colors)! I own the black version of the gk65, and the texture is not smooth. It has a bit of a grainy (not the right word perhaps but it’ll do) texture to it, hence the tackiness might be due to the increased friction on the plug’s surface itself. I scrutinized the other colors and they all looked to be of a smooth surface.

It makes me wonder why this is the case with the black color version of the plug, considering the site had not mentioned the difference (or perhaps I’ve missed it), and I am now really curious if the smooth surface feels different compared to the one I own.

I have seen/heard that extensive plugging changes the appearance of the butt hole.

I am wondering if this has to do with time length or girth or a combo of both. I know some people like it, but I personally don't want the alteration to the "outer sphincter." I know it is fine and healthy but I dislike it personally, no shame to those that have it.

Second guessing the egg large I have shipping or the TR75 in my cart. Would GK55 be fine? IDK please help inform me!

I’m pretty comfortable wearing plugs all day however I find at the end of the day or whenever I want to take it out after many hours there is stool on it. I’m not surprised at all and it usually occurs after moving about a lot.

My girlfriend is in love with me being plugged all day but I don’t want her to pull it out and get grossed out.

What should I do to avoid or minimise this?

Very new to this but I’ve been interested in anal for a while! I recently got some metal plugs then learnt that they aren’t too good for long term use so I got a snug plug, I’m having a bit of an embarrassing issue though. I am trying to sort out my diet to have much more fibre but I just naturally have a lot of BMs a day, especially when I’m plugged I can only go for like an hour before I need to go to the toilet and I’ve normally made a mess that I need to clean, even after douching before! Is there anything I can do about this or is it just an annoying thing I gotta deal with? I can definitely tell when I need to go to the toilet before I make a mess but i normally ignore it since it’s normally been only 1 hr or even 30 mins! Is there anyway I can help with this? Thanks :3

Background – One of the most common pieces of advice given in discussions about long-term plugging is "use more lube." In many situations, that is excellent advice. Proper lubrication is extremely important and significantly reduces friction between tissue and a plug. It can reduce irritation, chafing, abrasions, and many friction-related injuries. Unfortunately, this advice is often expanded far beyond what lubrication can actually accomplish. It is common to see people assume that if a plug is difficult to insert, difficult to wear comfortably, painful, or simply too large, the solution is to add more lube. While lubrication is certainly an important part of safe long-term plugging, it only addresses one specific factor: friction. It does not change anatomy, increase tissue strength, cause adaptation, or make unsafe practices safe.

Friction versus Stretching – Many discussions about anal safety unintentionally combine two completely different forces: friction and stretching. Friction occurs when tissue slides across the surface of a plug. Stretching occurs when the anal sphincters, anal canal, rectum, and supporting tissues are expanded beyond their resting size. Lubrication directly reduces friction, but it does not reduce the amount of stretching required by a given plug's size. This distinction is extremely important because some injuries are caused primarily by friction while others are caused primarily by excessive stretching. A plug that requires significant stretching still requires that same amount of stretching whether it is lightly or heavily lubricated.

Lube Does Not Train the Sphincters or the Rectum – Adaptation occurs because tissue is gradually exposed to increasing levels of stress over time. The sphincters, rectum, surrounding connective tissue, and nervous system all require time to adapt to larger plug girths, greater body volume, and/or longer wear durations. A plug can become easier to insert while still being too large for the user's current capabilities. Reduced friction lowers resistance during insertion, but it does not reduce the amount of expansion required from the sphincters, anal canal, rectum, or supporting tissues. A plug that exceeds what the body has safely adapted to can still cause overstretching, microtears, connective tissue strain, fissures, hemorrhoids, or other injuries regardless of how much lube is used. In some cases, excessive lube may actually make it easier to force a progression that the body is not yet prepared for – in either size and/or wear duration. Safe long-term plugging is determined by what can be inserted, worn, and removed without causing damage, not simply by what can be inserted.

Lube Does Not Prevent All Types of Injuries – Many people assume that if sufficient lube is used, injuries cannot occur. This is incorrect. Lube reduces friction-related injuries, but it does not prevent injuries caused by excessive diameter, excessive force, rapid progression, prolonged pressure, poor plug design, unsafe depth, overstretching of tissues, or connective tissue strain. A heavily lubricated plug can still place more stress on tissue than it can safely tolerate. While lube may help protect the surface of the tissue, it cannot prevent damage occurring deeper within the supporting structures. Lube is extremely important, but it should be viewed as one component of safety rather than a complete safety system by itself.

Lube Does Not Make a Poorly Designed Plug Safe – Plug design and lubrication are separate issues. A poorly designed plug remains poorly designed regardless of how much lube is used. Sharp transitions, excessively bulbous shapes, too much texture, abrupt diameter changes, inadequate necks, unsafe insertable lengths, and other anatomical design problems are not corrected by additional lube. Lube may reduce surface friction, but it cannot change how a plug interacts with the anatomy of the anal canal, rectum, or rectosigmoid junction.

Lube Does Not Always Decrease Pain or Discomfort – Discomfort or pain can sometimes be caused by inadequate lubrication and excessive friction. In those situations, adding more lube may completely solve the problem. However, discomfort or pain can also result from poor plug design, excessive force, or attempting to use a plug that exceeds the body's current capabilities. If pain is being caused by the resulting stretching or tissue stress, adding more lube does not address the underlying problem. It may simply make it easier to continue an activity that the body is signaling should stop. For long-term plugging in particular, discomfort is often caused by excessive girth, excessive wear duration, poor neck design, pressure hotspots, or pressure from the base, none of which are necessarily solved by additional lube.

Why People Overestimate the Importance of Lube – The myth persists because friction-related irritation is extremely common, especially among beginners. When adding more lube immediately solves that problem, it is easy to assume lubrication can solve every problem. In reality, lube is highly effective at reducing friction, but many of the factors that determine safety - such as plug size, progression, wear duration, and plug design - have little or nothing to do with friction.

Summary – Lubrication is certainly an important part of safe long-term plugging. It significantly reduces friction and helps prevent many friction-related injuries. However, lube does not increase the current capabilities of the sphincters or rectum, replace gradual tissue adaptation, compensate for poor plug design, eliminate stretching injuries, or make pain acceptable. A useful principle to remember is this: Lube reduces friction - not stretching. Understanding that distinction helps explain both why lubrication is so important and why it has limitations. Safe long-term plugging still requires appropriate plug selection, gradual progression, reasonable wear durations, and paying attention to what your body is telling you.

So I’ve been using an nJoy small pure plug for a few weeks now. Skipped a few days here and there, but I’m at the point where I can wear it comfortably for over two hours.

I’m going to have to order some more lube, so while I’m at it, should I branch out a little? Is it recommended I try out different materials? Also, I’m not concerned about it falling out, but the nJoy sometimes feel like it’s slooowly wiggling its way out a bit when I’m sitting. Could this mean it’s too small or short?

I recently got a 5pc silicon Amazon plug set from urzzan, (here) however they smell quite strong like chemicals even after washing and the silicon is quite hard. Is this normal with these kind of plugs? Do they need to off gas some time before wearing? I have experience with dildos but not plugs. I was expecting them to be squishier especially for all day wear to more easily conform to the body.

It’s also interesting how the need to use the bathroom sensation is stronger with a plug vs dildo. Perhaps because of the small neck and sphincter is mostly closed with sensation on it vs it being open and having sensation on it.

I’m coming up to what was supposed to be 2 weeks of dilation with a 0.9 inch dilator (every other day). Insert and withdraw for 5 minute sessions. The first week went great, the 2nd week has seen me literally seem to get tighter every session. I have a small hemorrhoid that has gotten irritated from the repeated insertion friction as well. It looks like I’m going to need to take at least a couple days off to let that calm down. It’s really frustrating.

Hi everyone, It’s been a while since I last wore a plug, and to make things interesting, I decided to do it on my first day back at the office. Lately in France, we’ve been dealing with extreme heat (around 47°C / 116°F). I was wearing light, synthetic, form-fitting clothes (microfiber boxers, and a cotton-synthetic blend pant). As usual, I went with my Large Njoy and a silicone-based lube for a smooth, long-term wear. I originally planned to keep it in for no more than 2 hours, but it ended up being closer to 4 hours. During a break, a colleague told me: "Hey, did you sit on something? You've got a stain on your pants." I played dumb, but I obviously knew exactly what caused it... What should I have done to avoid this embarrassing mishap? (Side note: I’m still at my desk and refusing to stand up now 😉) Borrow my wife's panty liners? Switch to cotton boxers? Change the type of lube? Just work from home? 🤣

Can anyone tell me if topped toys gape keepers base is big enough to not slip inside and get stuck because I feel like its kinda too smal and im a beginner so im really worried about things getting stuck..

Two nights into plugging overnight. It's comfortable the whole night but I'm finding that I wake up several times with very strong erections (which can make it difficult to go back to sleep because my body is contracting around the plug a bit). Do you eventually get used to this and not wake up during them?

Hi, first a small disclaimer it's not for EVERY day but for extended time wear.

I have been using a rather cheap nickel plated plug, issue being not the plating but the round base, it used to be fine sitting with it but recently the base has proven to be too wide and hurts my butt cheeks, I'm looking for an alternative, I have looked into the njoy plug shape wise looks more comfortable but I'm worried about sitting with it, can those who have one share their opinions? If it's not good any other alternatives?

thank you

As someone from Brazil, it seems Impossible to find good plugs to buy around here, everywhere I look I only seem to find those jewel plugs with round based, plugs with a T-base seem like a rarity, and even those that I can find I doubt are good for prolonged use like what's this sub's about, I just can't find anything good, and buying from outside the country is almost an impediment, not only due to the thing already being expensive in USD, the conversion rates making it way worse for me, and I never even dared to look at import prices, so I call upon all my hermanos and hermanas out there, how do you deal with situations like this and where do you find good plugs to buy?

Since I bought SP egg plug in November I've been tracking my progress with an app. So with that I have some statistics ;)

At the start I had it in for 2.5h/day, often with full day breaks to rest. It was quite a bit bigger than my previous plug, so it took me quite a while to adjust.

In January I started tracking more regularly, focusing on making it a daily habit. By April I had for almost 5h/day, and my longest streak yet of 54 days.

I've started wearing this plug in sleep a month or so ago, and it just makes waking up so awesome! My current daily goal is 10 hours, but I don't always reach it. Sometimes I either go out for long enough to not feel sure I will be comfortable plugged throughout, or I'm busy working and forget about putting it in.

So there there's still progress to be made in those aspects. My current limit is about 14 hours (with sleep), after which the body tells me it's tired. I'm sooo excited for the time when I'll be able to wear my plug all the time! >_<

Can anyone recommend some large glass plugs that would be good for long term wear? l plugged for 6+ hours yesterday with a medium glass plug. It was very manageable, and I don't feel like I got what I wanted out of it. I did enjoy the temperature aspect of the borosilicate glass. Put it in the fridge for 10 minutes at a time every couple hours, and it was amazing. I just feel like I wasn't stretched enough to enjoy it as much as I could have. I currently have the "Fetish Pleasure Play Medium Glass Plug" (3.5” long X 5.125” in circumference at widest part with 3.125” insertable length). No discomfort at all with this one. I'm really looking for something with the T base, as I know the ones with the round base are considered unsafe. Thanks in advance for the recommendations!