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So what’s a penis plug? Penis plugs seem to hold a great deal of interest, fear and wonder for many men. Back in the days when Tickleberry was a retail site penis plugs were the most popular range sold and we must have made and sold many thousands over the years. Having first come in prominence around 2000 – 2003 the popularity of using a penis plug has increased. Penis plugs seem to hold a great deal of interest, fear and wonder for many men.
Definition: A penis plug, sometimes called a Cock Plug, is a male sex toy, or item of erotic jewellery inserted into the urethra which can heighten and increase arousal, and in some cases intensify orgasm. It is said using a penis plug or medical sound during masturbation feels like being masturbated from the inside out. A penis plug in its most basic form is a shaft of material, usually stainless steel, inserted into the urethra in order to heighten sexual pleasure. Penis plugs first became popular when men wished to imitate the look of a pierced penis wearing a “Prince Albert” or “Prince’s Wand” but who didn’t want to have a piercing themselves.
When you search the internet you’ll notice a great range of styles, width and lengths. Some have an open-ended central bore allowing you to both pee and cum whilst using it, while others are solid which many men use to prevent or retard ejaculation, bringing a particularly thrilling sensation to their orgasm. In general whether you go for an open-ended design or a solid plug is simply a matter of personal preference, however a word of caution – always check that an open-ended plug is smooth at the insertion end, that the wall (also at the insertion tip) is not so thin as to be sharp on entry and don’t forget to make sure it has no burs at either end or lose particles inside the central hole. Solid plugs, although they can’t be worn as long as the open-ended type, usually have a much nicer rounded end with a slightly tapered tip for ease of insertion. We would guide first time users to the solid type of penis plug before moving on to experiment with the open ended type. You can see our range of penis plugs here.
Width:
One of the important size factors is the maximum width of a penis plug. In general 8mm to 10mm is usual. If you are experimenting for the first time try to find a solid plug (without the central hole) that’s no more than 6mm – 7mm in width. Penis plugs designed specifically for the experimental, curious, novice are often referred to as “Starter Plugs”!
Length:
The usual insertable length of a standard penis plug varies from 40mm to 70mm, longer plugs are considered to measure between 50mm – 99mm. Once a penis plug reaches the length of 100mm it is then usually referred to as a “Wand” or a “Penis Wand”.
Shoulders:
It is well known that it can sometimes be difficult to keep a penis plug in place. It depends of the strength of the urethral muscles as they have a habit of trying to push the plug out, particularly for first time users. To help with this penis plugs are often designed with a more narrow shoulder at the further end to give the urethra something to grip around.
Glans Rings:
Another option to help keep a penis plug in place is to buy a design with an attached glans ring. As its name suggests this ring sits behind the glans of the penis giving some added external force to the plug inside the urethra. If you already have a plug without a glans ring why not pop down to B&Q and look for a small rubber or silicone 25mm-30mm O-ring that you can slip over the head of your penis, behind the glans this should be as effective!
It is well known that it can sometimes be difficult to keep a penis plug in place. It depends of the strength of the urethral muscles as they have a habit of trying to push the plug out, particularly for first time users. To help with this penis plugs are often designed with a more narrow shoulder at the further end to give the urethra something to grip around.
The best material for penis plugs and sounds is medical grade 316 stainless steel (this is the grade of stainless steel used in surgery) it should have a smooth, almost mirror like finish, and under the microscope it is visibly less porous than catering grade 304 stainless steel. If your seller is unable to say what type of stainless steel your plug is made from it is most likely grade 304, this is easier to work and shape and has a lower cost. Although medical grade stainless is the material of choice, grade 304 is a very good second best. We have seen some plugs made of plastic but I would imagine keeping them hygienic would be a bit of a problem. A relatively new material for “Cock Stuffing” is silicone, these can give a softer yet firm feel – but as with any plug it’s essential to ensure that silicone penis plugs have some sort of “stopper” or curve at the end to prevent it being swallowed!
