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If you’re curious about anal sex but haven’t so much as gotten within an inch of your butt hole, don’t worry. Everyone starts somewhere. The secret to easing into it? Fingers, lube, and when you’re ready, butt plugs. And no, you don’t actually need a prostate to experience the delightful benefits of anal play . Anyone can enjoy them with a little patience and practice. As certified sex therapist Shadeen Francis , LMFT, CST, says, "Anal plugs stimulate the sensitive nerve endings inside the anus and can lead to powerful orgasms." You had us at “sensitive nerve endings,” thanks!

Anal surgeon Dr. Evan Goldstein recommends that beginners experiment with butt plugs so

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