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Doc Johnson Classic Butt Plug, Black, Medium

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I have owned one of these for years, and for years never succeeded in getting the darned thing to go in. It didn't seem to matter what I did to prepare, relax, stretch, etc., I still couldn't get over that last "brick wall" where the muscle simply refused to go any further, even though the plug was only about 80% inserted.

I knew this couldn't be an absolute barrier, because the muscle ought to be able to stretch further. Although this product is daunting enough with a 1-3/4" diameter at its widest point, there are numerous other products out there (including the larger Doc Johnson Anal Plug, White, Large) that measure 2", 2-1/4", even 3" and beyond. (And believe me, those quarter-inch increments can seem like a mile when you're struggling to get them inserted!) Somebody out there is buying and using these things. There must be a way to make them work.

Before I talk about how I finally succeeded in using this plug, I want to say a word about anal plugs (a/k/a butt plugs) in general. The theory is that the wide spread of the insertion part, tapering into a much narrower shank near the base, will keep the inserted plug in place rather than allowing it to pop out while standing, sitting, walking, or engaging in bedroom activity. The reliability of insertion seems to depend on both the absolute diameter of the wide part, and the ratio between the wide part's diameter and the stem's diameter. The greater the difference, the less likely the unit is to pop out unexpectedly, despite lubrication (which is essential).

For this reason, it is my view that the "slim" anal plugs (such as the Doc Johnson Anal Plug White Small) are relatively useless and ineffective, because their small diameter and negligible taper mean that they will be ejected almost immediately, even if the wearer stays perfectly still. Natural muscle contraction will be enough. I believe you need to go to something more substantial, such as this "medium" model, in order to have any hope that the unit will stay in place. Thus, getting this size of plug to insert is not just a matter of mastering some kind of abstract size challenge; it is the basic precondition of experiencing a plug's intended function at all.

What I discovered is that it required a much more graduated approach to work up to this unit. Previously I had been using a 1" device to prepare and attempt to relax and stretch the muscle. This proved inadequate, and the jump to 1-3/4" was just too much.

The answer proved to be the Tantus Ripple Large Anal Plug, Midnight Purple, also available as Tantus Ripple Large Anal Plug, Electric Blue and Tantus Ripple Large Anal Plug, Pink Pearl. This unit has a series of increasing diameter bulbs, starting at 7/8" and ending at 1-1/2". It took a few tries over successive days to get the 1-1/2" bulb to go in. Once that happened reliably, the step to this plug -- at 1-3/4" -- was no big deal.

Thus, anyone considering this plug -- unless they already have experience with something this size -- should seriously consider equipping themselves with something else that will allow them to work up to this unit. I happen to like the Tantus devices a lot, because they are comfortable and easy to care for, but there are other products that should accomplish the same thing.

I can tell you that once this plug goes in, it ain't goin' nowhere. It fits very comfortably, and any muscle contraction appears to draw it in rather than tending to expel it. The wide base keeps it from getting drawn entirely inside. I have found that you almost have to remind yourself that it's in there, because the very smooth surface doesn't create any friction or irritation. I was not bothered by the external base at all.

I had some trepidation on the first occasion it came time to remove the unit, fearing a repeat of the "brick wall" in the other direction. Fortunately, however, that didn't seem to be a problem. Evidently having this inserted keeps the muscle sufficiently limber.

I don't know whether I will always have to go through the ritual of preparing with the Tantus plug before inserting this one, or will someday learn to go directly to a state of sufficient relaxation to allow this one to go in with only moderate preparation. (They do say that practice makes perfect!) In all events it seems doubtful to me that I will ever seek to move beyond this one in size, as its performance is everything I am interested in.

This plug's classic design has been around for more than 30 years, and it has certainly stood the test of time. My extended discussion here is provided in hopes that others will not experience disappointment or frustration when faced with the challenge of using this plug for the first time. When used properly, it does exactly what it sets out to do.

UPDATE: I decided to order the 2008 version of this plug to compare with the one I have owned for years. Here is what I found:

* The 2008 version is slightly narrower at its widest point -- 1-5/8" rather than 1-3/4" -- but that is still plenty big enough. The height is about the same: 5-1/2" total, 4-3/4" insertable.

* The product is now made with a more resilient and rubbery plastic resin, as opposed to the vinyl (or something like vinyl) used in my vintage plug. This seems like an improvement to me, as the tip will probably have an easier time bending to conform to internal areas.

* The base is much beefier in today's version. It is both thicker and wider. This is not such a good thing, as it makes wearing the plug somewhat less comfortable. I'm assuming there was a reason for this, and will say that it is not so uncomfortable as to be intolerable. I'm wondering if there is a way to shave down the width somewhat, because that would improve things a lot.

All in all, however, I would not change anything I said in the original review (other than to correct the width dimension I gave). This is the classic plug, and it works well once you figure out how to get it in. Because of the comfort issue associated with the base, anyone considering long-term wear might want to look at the slightly smaller (and more expensive) Tantus Ryder Anal Plug, Midnight Purple, which features a more comfortable base.

"You've got to be kidding."

That's the only rational reaction to seeing this enormous anal plug.

Standing about 5-1/2" high (5" insertable), it measures 2-1/4" in diameter at its widest point. That's more than half an inch wider than the Doc Johnson Anal Plug White Medium, which itself is a formidable challenge to insert. This "large" plug is really, seriously, large.

The material is a squeezy plastic that has some give and flexibility. The base has a footprint of 2" x 3-1/4" which may not be particularly comfortable to wear for any length of time. On the other hand, anyone who can manage to get this monster inserted may not be concerned about a minor bit of irritation from the base.

This would definitely be something to work up to, and even then only for someone who wants a serious challenge. I would urge anyone reading this to make sure they can comfortably accommodate the medium sized plug before even thinking about this one! It is a doozy.

UPDATE (April 2009): I have now succeeded in inserting this massive device, confirming that it actually can be done. The necessary step in working up to this one was becoming sufficiently comfortable with the 1.85" Tantus Severin Medium Anal Plug, Black. I was never convinced that I would succeed with that one, either, but patience, persistence, and relaxation paid off, and I reached a point of being able to insert it without major problems. it's still big enough that you absolutely know it's there! But it definitely becomes easier with practice.

Now, after warming up with the Severin medium plug (and becoming relaxed enough to be able to insert it and remove it repeatedly in a session), I can get this Doc Johnson monster in.

I'm convinced that part of the initial resistance to something this big is psychological, and that a major factor in success is having the right mental state to let the muscle relax and resist the urge to clamp shut in opposition to the intrusion. But I've also learned that with these larger plugs, it makes a big difference what angle of insertion is being used. It's worth testing different ones. It can also help to rock the device a bit whie inserting in order to jockey it in. Above all, though, it cannot be forced -- there must not be pain. The muscle must agree to admit it, despite the strange and unfamiliar feeling of something this size. If the muscle decides it is simply not ready, even after a reasonable effort at persuasion, then it's better to try again another time. Patience and persistence do pay off -- and I can tell you that the feeling when the largest diameter part finally slides in is exquisite and well worth the wait.

One thing I noticed with this unit it that it is long enough, once fully inserted, that the tip will press against some things inside that are not used to being pressed. It wasn't overly uncomfortable, but I could imagine a slight dull ache developing after a period of time. I suspect different people will have different experiences in this regard.

Now the only question for me is whether I will stop here, or go on to an even greater challenge, such as the Tantus Severin Large Anal Plug, Black. That unit is 2.35" in diameter at its largest point, and because its silicone material has far less give than the squeezy Doc Johnson material, the effective difference will seem even greater.

A good friend ordered this for me off of my wish list on a Friday and Monday morning it showed up at my front door. My husband woke me up with a large grin and handed me the box. This plug is for me to use while I do my household chores as part of my training, I am his submissive. As other reviewers have commented, it is a bit bigger than you would expect from the picture or for a "medium" but I am not sorry. The small looks way to small compared to this. I would prefer the base be a bit different as it "pinches" slightly along the cheeks after you start walking around but I figure over time we could always take a craft knife and trim the square edges down. I have had anal sex a few times and played with a few fingers but have not been stretched very much and was able to get this in on second try. My suggestion would be to lube it, or use your own lubrication if you are a female, and ease it in, once you get over the widest point then spread your legs (works best if you sit on a toilet with the lid down) and wiggle a bit to get it firmly in place, then go about your business. I look forward to trying sex with this in as well. I would have given it 5 stars but gave 4 instead because of wide square base and the fact that the neither the page nor the packaging has the actual measurements for this plug and that would have been helpful.

received this as a birthday gift from my college room mate. she bought one for me and one for her. what a night we had! Very VERY challenging for both of us and I really thought i couldn't do it. she got it in easily but it took us about 30 minutes to get it in me - I was SO nervous and really needed her help, expecially at the end when it is really wide. We walk all over campus with them in. I really like the way the base pushes my cheeks apart and how slippery it feels with the lube- but inside soextremely tight and snug. We use them everyday and get very excited putting it in and out repeatedly, very overwhelming and orgasmic - we play music for background noise to drown out the grunting and shouting.

I have owned one of these for years, and for years never succeeded in getting the darned thing to go in. It didn't seem to matter what I did to prepare, relax, stretch, etc., I still couldn't get over that last "brick wall" where the muscle simply refused to go any further, even though the plug was only about 80% inserted.

I knew this couldn't be an absolute barrier, because the muscle ought to be able to stretch further. Although this product is daunting enough with a 1-3/4" diameter at its widest point, there are numerous other products out there (including the larger Doc Johnson Anal Plug, White, Large) that measure 2", 2-1/4", even 3" and beyond. (And believe me, those quarter-inch increments can seem like a mile when you're struggling to get them inserted!) Somebody out there is buying and using these things. There must be a way to make them work.

Before I talk about how I finally succeeded in using this plug, I want to say a word about anal plugs (a/k/a butt plugs) in general. The theory is that the wide spread of the insertion part, tapering into a much narrower shank near the base, will keep the inserted plug in place rather than allowing it to pop out while standing, sitting, walking, or engaging in bedroom activity. The reliability of insertion seems to depend on both the absolute diameter of the wide part, and the ratio between the wide part's diameter and the stem's diameter. The greater the difference, the less likely the unit is to pop out unexpectedly, despite lubrication (which is essential).

For this reason, it is my view that the "slim" anal plugs (such as the Doc Johnson Anal Plug White Small) are relatively useless and ineffective, because their small diameter and negligible taper mean that they will be ejected almost immediately, even if the wearer stays perfectly still. Natural muscle contraction will be enough. I believe you need to go to something more substantial, such as this "medium" model, in order to have any hope that the unit will stay in place. Thus, getting this size of plug to insert is not just a matter of mastering some kind of abstract size challenge; it is the basic precondition of experiencing a plug's intended function at all.

What I discovered is that it required a much more graduated approach to work up to this unit. Previously I had been using a 1" device to prepare and attempt to relax and stretch the muscle. This proved inadequate, and the jump to 1-3/4" was just too much.

The answer proved to be the Tantus Ripple Large Anal Plug, Midnight Purple, also available as Tantus Ripple Large Anal Plug, Electric Blue and Tantus Ripple Large Anal Plug, Pink Pearl. This unit has a series of increasing diameter bulbs, starting at 7/8" and ending at 1-1/2". It took a few tries over successive days to get the 1-1/2" bulb to go in. Once that happened reliably, the step to this plug -- at 1-3/4" -- was no big deal.

Thus, anyone considering this plug -- unless they already have experience with something this size -- should seriously consider equipping themselves with something else that will allow them to work up to this unit. I happen to like the Tantus devices a lot, because they are comfortable and easy to care for, but there are other products that should accomplish the same thing.

I can tell you that once this plug goes in, it ain't goin' nowhere. It fits very comfortably, and any muscle contraction appears to draw it in rather than tending to expel it. The wide base keeps it from getting drawn entirely inside. I have found that you almost have to remind yourself that it's in there, because the very smooth surface doesn't create any friction or irritation. I was not bothered by the external base at all.

I had some trepidation on the first occasion it came time to remove the unit, fearing a repeat of the "brick wall" in the other direction. Fortunately, however, that didn't seem to be a problem. Evidently having this inserted keeps the muscle sufficiently limber.

I don't know whether I will always have to go through the ritual of preparing with the Tantus plug before inserting this one, or will someday learn to go directly to a state of sufficient relaxation to allow this one to go in with only moderate preparation. (They do say that practice makes perfect!) In all events it seems doubtful to me that I will ever seek to move beyond this one in size, as its performance is everything I am interested in.

This plug's classic design has been around for more than 30 years, and it has certainly stood the test of time. My extended discussion here is provided in hopes that others will not experience disappointment or frustration when faced with the challenge of using this plug for the first time. When used properly, it does exactly what it sets out to do.


UPDATE: I decided to order the 2008 version of this plug to compare with the one I have owned for years. Here is what I found:

* The 2008 version is slightly narrower at its widest point -- 1-5/8" rather than 1-3/4" -- but that is still plenty big enough. The height is about the same: 5-1/2" total, 4-3/4" insertable.

* The product is now made with a more resilient and rubbery plastic resin, as opposed to the vinyl (or something like vinyl) used in my vintage plug. This seems like an improvement to me, as the tip will probably have an easier time bending to conform to internal areas.

* The base is much beefier in today's version. It is both thicker and wider. This is not such a good thing, as it makes wearing the plug somewhat less comfortable. I'm assuming there was a reason for this, and will say that it is not so uncomfortable as to be intolerable. I'm wondering if there is a way to shave down the width somewhat, because that would improve things a lot.

All in all, however, I would not change anything I said in the original review (other than to correct the width dimension I gave). This is the classic plug, and it works well once you figure out how to get it in. Because of the comfort issue associated with the base, anyone considering long-term wear might want to look at the slightly smaller (and more expensive) Tantus Ryder Anal Plug, Midnight Purple, which features a more comfortable base.

"You've got to be kidding."

That's the only rational reaction to seeing this enormous anal plug.

Standing about 5-1/2" high (5" insertable), it measures 2-1/4" in diameter at its widest point. That's more than half an inch wider than the Doc Johnson Anal Plug White Medium, which itself is a formidable challenge to insert. This "large" plug is really, seriously, large.

The material is a squeezy plastic that has some give and flexibility. The base has a footprint of 2" x 3-1/4" which may not be particularly comfortable to wear for any length of time. On the other hand, anyone who can manage to get this monster inserted may not be concerned about a minor bit of irritation from the base.

This would definitely be something to work up to, and even then only for someone who wants a serious challenge. I would urge anyone reading this to make sure they can comfortably accommodate the medium sized plug before even thinking about this one! It is a doozy.

UPDATE (April 2009): I have now succeeded in inserting this massive device, confirming that it actually can be done. The necessary step in working up to this one was becoming sufficiently comfortable with the 1.85" Tantus Severin Medium Anal Plug, Black. I was never convinced that I would succeed with that one, either, but patience, persistence, and relaxation paid off, and I reached a point of being able to insert it without major problems. it's still big enough that you absolutely know it's there! But it definitely becomes easier with practice.

Now, after warming up with the Severin medium plug (and becoming relaxed enough to be able to insert it and remove it repeatedly in a session), I can get this Doc Johnson monster in.

I'm convinced that part of the initial resistance to something this big is psychological, and that a major factor in success is having the right mental state to let the muscle relax and resist the urge to clamp shut in opposition to the intrusion. But I've also learned that with these larger plugs, it makes a big difference what angle of insertion is being used. It's worth testing different ones. It can also help to rock the device a bit whie inserting in order to jockey it in. Above all, though, it cannot be forced -- there must not be pain. The muscle must agree to admit it, despite the strange and unfamiliar feeling of something this size. If the muscle decides it is simply not ready, even after a reasonable effort at persuasion, then it's better to try again another time. Patience and persistence do pay off -- and I can tell you that the feeling when the largest diameter part finally slides in is exquisite and well worth the wait.

One thing I noticed with this unit it that it is long enough, once fully inserted, that the tip will press against some things inside that are not used to being pressed. It wasn't overly uncomfortable, but I could imagine a slight dull ache developing after a period of time. I suspect different people will have different experiences in this regard.

Now the only question for me is whether I will stop here, or go on to an even greater challenge, such as the Tantus Severin Large Anal Plug, Black. That unit is 2.35" in diameter at its largest point, and because its silicone material has far less give than the squeezy Doc Johnson material, the effective difference will seem even greater.

I've had a few different plugs over the years. If too small, they won't stay inserted and if too large, they take a lot of work to insert.

This plug is terrific. You need lots of lube and some relaxation by inserting smaller items first and/or going slowly, but as it enters you definitely know it is entering and you feel it while its there. Best of all, it stays where it belongs. I highly recommend this product, especially for advanced beginners and moderates.

it was a little bigger than expected but works great, highly recommended for anyone looking for a fun toy

I love this butt plug, it is in my ass right now as we speak. It took a minute to get in, but once its in the pressure is amazing. I wish it was just a hair bigger because sometimes it will fall out. I usually will wear very tight underwear when I have it in. Then I just go about my day, shopping, cleaning. It feels great.

Ok so I'm a girl just in case you are wondering. I'm also a 19 year old VIRGIN. I, just like everyone else, get sexually frustrated but i haven't found the right person to give myself to so i decided to experiment with anal to ease the waiting. This butt plug feels great. it was a little painful at first, but once was all in it became very comfy. I gave myself an enema prior to use and made sure to use some lube before and while i was putting it in. i think it looks a lot more intimidating than it is. Personally i cant feel much pressure at all so i'm thinking i'll buy a large soon. This was a great first to for me tho. I'd definitely recommend! just make sure you are RELAXED and WELL LUBED~