Chaos Zero wrote:
Hi all. So, penis plugs have been catching my eye, and I'm feeling more convinced that I'll try anything once, as long as it's safe. Seeing as how LH have a few plugs listed, I'm confident using a penis plug can be, otherwise I very much doubt they'd sell them :)
Anywho, as I said, they've been catching my eye, but I'm a bit intimidated by them without knowing more, so I'm hoping someone can fill me in.
- What's a good one to start with? The Master Series ones look decent and not too expensive for a first toy.
- Is there any more care that should be taken with regards to the plugs? Will a squirt of LH toy cleaner before and after use keep it clean/sterile enough to use to prevent infection?
- What type of lube should I be looking at using if I got one?
- I'm taking this one with a pinch of salt, but in hentai, plugs are often used to deny ejaculation, leading up to a larger orgasm and ejaculation when the plug's removed? Is there any truth to this?
- Anything else I should be aware of to make sure playtime is safe?
Although I've never tried sounding personally, I can tell you I've seen all of these products up close so can probably offer a little advice on which one you might like to start with.
I'm not sure which Master Series sound you're referring to, but for a beginner like yourself, I would recommend the Master Series Cadence as the prober as very slim and flexible, so it won't be too intimidating and is very easy to use with no risk of injury. Plus it vibrates for when you fancy experimenting a little. This sound is designed for sensation, rather than plugging the urethra (Think of it like the anal prober version of the butt plug.... Same hole, different purpose!).
If you're looking for something you can wear for prolonged periods, I'd recommend either of the Master Series Plugs. There's the Master Series Barbell Plug or the Master Series D-Ring Plug. Again, they're both flexible for reduced risk of injury during insertion, and are hypoallergenic for long-term wear. In fact, because they're hollow, you can still urinate and it allows your penis to perform as usual. As you can imagine though, these wouldn't literally plug the hole because they're hollow, so if you're looking for something to deny ejaculation, these won't do that. (If you're looking for something to stop ejaculation, you'd be better off going for a fixed cock and ball ring. Firm pressure at the very base of the penis and behind the balls is the best way to stop yourself from a full climax, rather than plugging the hole at the tip of your penis. Ideally you want to stop the seamen from leaving the testes all together, rather than 'trap' it in your penis.)
The remaining sounds we sell are for pure stimulation purposes. ElectraStim being for gentle internal electrical pulses and deep penetration, the 7 Speed Dilator for vibrations and deep penetration, and the Master Series D'Primer for fluctuating sensations and moderate stretch and penetration. None of these are for beginners, so I wouldn't recommend them for your first play, but you may move onto these in the future.
Finally we have the Thru-Hole Penis Plug which, just like the silicone plugs, is hollow so suitable for urinating and ejaculating through, however it's worth noting that rigid sounds are not designed for beginners. Until you get used to how sounding feels with a flexible sound, we wouldn't recommend moving onto a rigid toy for a while. The inside of your penis is very delicate, and it can be easy to scratch or manipulate the soft tissues if you use something to solid and don't know what you're doing. A flexible silicone sound will follow your body's natural curves on it's own, without causing any damage.
Just like any sex toy, keeping it clean is very important. Clean your sound with hot soapy water, and spritz it with anti-bacterial toy cleaner before and after every use. For extra safety our silicone toys can be boiled too.
A STERILE water-based lubricant MUST be used for Urethral sounding.
You're best bet at not getting an infection is being careful not to break the skin while inserting and not penetrating so deep you reach your bladder. (All of our sounds are short enough you won't need to worry about reaching the bladder.)
More than anything, do your reseach. There are LOADS of helpful guides online from people who already sound, and can offer a ton of advice to get you started. I'm actually in the process of writing a sounding guide for our Buyers Guide section (which will hopefully be 'live' on the website sometime in January) but in the mean time, here are some handy guides I found elsewhere:
How To Use Urethral Sounds
And for balance, here is an article which covers the risks of sounding...
I don't want the second article to put you off as SO many people enjoy this erotic experience with no problems at all, however I feel you should have all of the information before you explore this area of your anatomy.
Good luck, and have fun!