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Sex toys are not well researched—beyond this study by the Swedish Chemicals Agency—or regulated by any consumer-safety agencies. However, the anus and rectum are delicate mucous membranes that are highly absorptive and prone to irritation, and many people use their toys more frequently than 15 minutes per week. For this reason, we decided to err on the side of caution and choose toys made from high-quality, nonporous materials for this guide.

"While butt plugs are about creating a sustained sensation, anal beads are generally about one moment and movement," Wolfe says. Stretchy, adjustable, and stainless cock rings are often designed to go under the scrotum, too. There’s also double-strap strap-ons, which are designed to be worn by people with penises. There’s a hole for the penis and a second one for the base of the dildo.

In the U.S., the most common item bought is a dildo