4 Best Metal Butt Plugs

Isabelle Uren
by Isabelle UrenUpdated:

Ever since I tried my first metal butt plug, I’ve been a total convert, and it’s now one of my favorite anal toy materials. In this review, I’ll share my all time favorite metal butt plug (check out the ‘Expert Pick’), as well as four other fantastic metal butt plugs that have been tested by the Bedbible team. I’ve got some cheaper and more beginner-friendly options and well as some luxurious or more advanced plugs.

Test Winner

4.9Bedbible Rating

Overall Rating

4.9/5

Bedbible Rating:

5/5

Reviewed by: 

Rachel Worthington

User Ratings:

4.8/5

Based on 95 user reviews

Expert Pick

5.0Bedbible Rating

Overall Rating

5.0/5

Bedbible Rating:

5/5

Reviewed by: 

Isabelle Uren

User Ratings:

0/5

Based on user reviews

Budget-Friendly

4.4Bedbible Rating

Overall Rating

4.4/5

Bedbible Rating:

4/5

Reviewed by: 

Naomi Ruth Jeeter

User Ratings:

4.8/5

Based on 31 user reviews

Best with Tail

4.8Bedbible Rating

Overall Rating

4.8/5

Bedbible Rating:

5/5

Reviewed by: 

Mariah Anderson

User Ratings:

4.6/5

Based on 41 user reviews

njoy Pure PlugRosebuds Butt PlugRear Assets Small Jeweled Rainbow HeartAnimal Tail Butt Plug
njoy Pure PlugRosebuds Butt PlugRear Assets Small Jeweled Rainbow HeartAnimal Tail Butt Plug
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Pros & Cons
Pros & Cons
Pros & Cons
Pros & Cons
  • Pleasing weight
  • Provides fullness but not too big
  • Targeted P-spot action
  • Comfortable to wear
  • Storage box is bulky
  • Pricey for something you might outgrow
  • Comfortable to wear
  • Incredibly luxurious
  • Looks fantastic while wearing
  • Great weight
  • Easy to insert
  • Expensive
  • Great for beginners
  • Cute rainbow design
  • Nicely tapered tip
  • Base could be a little bigger
  • Beginner-friendly size
  • Nice weight
  • Thick tail
  • Easy to clean
  • Base is unfinished under tail
  • Faux fur can shed

How We Test metal butt plugs

We’re a team of 332 sex toy testers and 13 sex toy experts.

To find the very best metal butt plugs, our testers tried and reviewed 130 different products in this category.

Bad or even just mediocre metal butt plugs didn’t make the list!

In total, we’ve thoroughly tested and reviewed 1206 toys over the past 6 years.

We even lab-tested some to get objective data.

Read more about how we test products.
The Testing of Metal Butt Plug Toys

Test Winner njoy Pure Plug Stainless Steel Butt Plug

4.9/5
Overall RatingBedbible Rating

Overall Rating

4.9/5

Bedbible Rating:

5/5

Reviewed by: 

Rachel Worthington

User Ratings:

4.8/5

Based on 95 user reviews

100/100
DesignBeginner

Rating: njoy Pure Plug Stainless Steel Butt Plug was rated 100 out of 100, which means it is designed absolutely incredible.

What it is: The design rating takes into account the shape of the toy in both a visual and ergonomic perspective. We ask our reviewers to rate the overall feeling of the metal butt plug.

95/100
Ease of UseEase of Use

Rating: njoy Pure Plug Stainless Steel Butt Plug was rated 95 out of 100, which means it is extremely easy to use and worked very well.

What it is: The Ease of Use rating is a score given on how easy the toy is to operate and use. Aspects that are considered is the suitability for different kinds of people, intuitiveness, and potential learning curve of using the product for pleasure (or pain).

100/100
QualityQuality

Rating: njoy Pure Plug Stainless Steel Butt Plug was rated 100 out of 100, which means it is one of the absolute top quality toys.

What it is: The Quality rating is a score that takes into account the quality of the materials used in the toy, how well it was manufactured, the safety, durability and overall quality feel of the toy.

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A Closer Look
  • Bulbed shape plug
  • Loop handle
  • Made of 316 stainless steel

Specifications

Pros

  • Pleasing weight
  • Provides fullness but not too big
  • Targeted P-spot action
  • Comfortable to wear

Cons

  • Storage box is bulky
  • Pricey for something you might outgrow

Why I Chose It

“The njoy Pure Plug is everything I want out of a butt plug.”

Self-confessed “anal-play novice,” Rachel, reviewed the njoy Pure Plug for us and was blown away by just how great it was! She loved that it was beginner-friendly, yet still “felt substantial and satisfying inside.” She “wore it during PIV (penis in vagina) sex and loved every second of it!”

njoy Toys have mastered the art of simple but highly effective design when it comes to sex toys, and I’m a massive fan of their whole range! The design of the pure plug makes it “much more comfortable to wear” compared to the standard butt plug design. The thin neck in particular allows the sphincter to shrink, helping the plug to stay in place and reducing the stretch around the anus. 

Rachel also found that she preferred the loop handle of the Pure Plug as “it doesn’t get in the way or dig in anywhere as you wear it.”

I really struggled to find any flaws with this metal butt plug, which is precisely why it’s today’s test winner! My only comment would be that the small could be quite an investment for something you might want to size up from soon. However, it’s great that there’s also a medium and large size available!

Expert Pick Rosebuds Metal Butt Plug

5.0/5
Overall RatingBedbible Rating

Overall Rating

5.0/5

Bedbible Rating:

5/5

Reviewed by: 

Isabelle Uren

User Ratings:

0/5

Based on user reviews

100/100
DesignBeginner

Rating: Rosebuds Metal Butt Plug was rated 100 out of 100, which means it is designed absolutely incredible.

What it is: The design rating takes into account the shape of the toy in both a visual and ergonomic perspective. We ask our reviewers to rate the overall feeling of the metal butt plug.

100/100
Ease of UseEase of Use

Rating: Rosebuds Metal Butt Plug was rated 100 out of 100, which means it is extremely easy to use and worked very well.

What it is: The Ease of Use rating is a score given on how easy the toy is to operate and use. Aspects that are considered is the suitability for different kinds of people, intuitiveness, and potential learning curve of using the product for pleasure (or pain).

100/100
QualityQuality

Rating: Rosebuds Metal Butt Plug was rated 100 out of 100, which means it is one of the absolute top quality toys.

What it is: The Quality rating is a score that takes into account the quality of the materials used in the toy, how well it was manufactured, the safety, durability and overall quality feel of the toy.

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A Closer Look
  • Designed by erotic artist Julian Snelling, showcases a
  • Large Swarovski Crystal in base
  • Stainless steel

Specifications

Pros

  • Comfortable to wear
  • Incredibly luxurious
  • Looks fantastic while wearing
  • Great weight
  • Easy to insert

Cons

  • Expensive

Why I Chose It

This is by far my favorite butt plug in my collection! Is it ridiculously bougie? Yes! Does it make me feel like a princess when I wear it? Absolutely! I never knew anal could feel this luxuriously sexy!

Let’s start with the star of the show — the massive Swarovski crystal in the base of the plug. It has such an amazing shine that catches the light beautifully. It feels like wearing a beautiful item of jewellery and I love how elegant it looks during use. It makes me feel like I’m dressed up, even when I’m not wearing anything!

The plug itself is also a work of art! The stainless steel is polished to perfection and slides in easily. Once in place, it also sits so comfortable and has a lovely satisfying weight!

There really is nothing I can fault about this metal butt plug. The only reason it didn’t get the top spot was the price, that might not be worth it for those more interested in the function rather than the design. However, this is a butt plug that I will treasure in my collection for years to come!

Budget-Friendly Rear Assets Small Jeweled Rainbow Heart Aluminum Butt Plug 2 Inch

4.4/5
Overall RatingBedbible Rating

Overall Rating

4.4/5

Bedbible Rating:

4/5

Reviewed by: 

Naomi Ruth Jeeter

User Ratings:

4.8/5

Based on 31 user reviews

100/100
DesignBeginner

Rating: Rear Assets Small Jeweled Rainbow Heart Aluminum Butt Plug 2 Inch was rated 100 out of 100, which means it is designed absolutely incredible.

What it is: The design rating takes into account the shape of the toy in both a visual and ergonomic perspective. We ask our reviewers to rate the overall feeling of the metal butt plug.

100/100
Ease of UseEase of Use

Rating: Rear Assets Small Jeweled Rainbow Heart Aluminum Butt Plug 2 Inch was rated 100 out of 100, which means it is extremely easy to use and worked very well.

What it is: The Ease of Use rating is a score given on how easy the toy is to operate and use. Aspects that are considered is the suitability for different kinds of people, intuitiveness, and potential learning curve of using the product for pleasure (or pain).

99/100
QualityQuality

Rating: Rear Assets Small Jeweled Rainbow Heart Aluminum Butt Plug 2 Inch was rated 99 out of 100, which means it is one of the absolute top quality toys.

What it is: The Quality rating is a score that takes into account the quality of the materials used in the toy, how well it was manufactured, the safety, durability and overall quality feel of the toy.

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A Closer Look
  • Heart-shaped base with a jewel
  • Made of aluminium

Specifications

Pros

  • Great for beginners
  • Cute rainbow design
  • Nicely tapered tip

Cons

  • Base could be a little bigger

Why I Chose It

Metal butt plugs don’t have to be pricey and there are loads of more budget-friendly options out there. If I were to start my journey again, I’d definitely start with a cheaper model to see if the sensation was something I enjoyed!

I love that this small rainbow butt plug is both beginner and wallet-friendly, while still being really beautiful! Naomi reviewed it for us and “love[d] the rainbow color scheme and the cute heart gem.”

She found that “insertion was easy and comfortable” thanks to the nice taper at the tip of the plug. She also enjoyed “the diversity of the metal plug” and being able “to experiment with temperature play.”

As Naomi is a little more experience with anal play, she did find herself craving something a little bigger, but “still wear[s] it occasionally solely for the exciting appearance.”

Best with Tail DOMINIX Deluxe Stainless Steel Animal Tail Butt Plug

4.8/5
Overall RatingBedbible Rating

Overall Rating

4.8/5

Bedbible Rating:

5/5

Reviewed by: 

Mariah Anderson

User Ratings:

4.6/5

Based on 41 user reviews

80/100
DesignBeginner

Rating: DOMINIX Deluxe Stainless Steel Animal Tail Butt Plug was rated 80 out of 100, which means it is designed very well.

What it is: The design rating takes into account the shape of the toy in both a visual and ergonomic perspective. We ask our reviewers to rate the overall feeling of the metal butt plug.

100/100
Ease of UseEase of Use

Rating: DOMINIX Deluxe Stainless Steel Animal Tail Butt Plug was rated 100 out of 100, which means it is extremely easy to use and worked very well.

What it is: The Ease of Use rating is a score given on how easy the toy is to operate and use. Aspects that are considered is the suitability for different kinds of people, intuitiveness, and potential learning curve of using the product for pleasure (or pain).

90/100
QualityQuality

Rating: DOMINIX Deluxe Stainless Steel Animal Tail Butt Plug was rated 90 out of 100, which means it is one of the absolute top quality toys.

What it is: The Quality rating is a score that takes into account the quality of the materials used in the toy, how well it was manufactured, the safety, durability and overall quality feel of the toy.

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A Closer Look
  • Stainless steel butt plug
  • Detachable faux fur tail

Specifications

Pros

  • Beginner-friendly size
  • Nice weight
  • Thick tail
  • Easy to clean

Cons

  • Base is unfinished under tail
  • Faux fur can shed

Why I Chose It

I love tail butt plugs, but the ones I’ve tried left me a bit underwhelmed in terms of quality so I was really impressed by this stainless steel one from Dominix Deluxe, which is made from great materials and also has a lovely thick, fluffy tail that will have you feeling like the cutest kitty there is!

Our tester, Mariah, was surprised by how much she liked the design, commenting that “even if you aren’t into pet play, we can all admit that a tail butt plug is super cute, right?” I definitely agree!

She also really enjoyed how it felt during use and the weight was “both comfortable and notably present when inserted as well.” The tail is also “soft, fluffy, and overall well put together” so it feels sexy rather than a novelty!

The smartest thing about this plug is that the tail twists off, so you can clean the plug and tail separately. I don’t think I would ever buy a tail butt plug without this feature as even the idea of trying to prevent soggy faux fur while cleaning the plug properly gives me the ick! Mariah did comment that it would be nicer if the plug had a nicer finish when you remove the plug so it also looked nice as a plug by itself without the tail.

Comparison

BestTest Winner Expert Pick Budget-Friendly Best with Tail
Overall score4.9 / 5.0 - 4.4 / 5.0 4.8 / 5.0
Bedbible rating5.0 / 5.0 5.0 / 5.0 4.0 / 5.0 5.0 / 5.0
User rating4.8 / 5.0
from 95 users
- 4.8 / 5.0
from 31 users
4.6 / 5.0
from 41 users
PricePricey Premium Cheap Affordable
Design100 / 100 100 / 100 100 / 100 80 / 100
Ease of use95 / 100 100 / 100 100 / 100 100 / 100
Quality100 / 100 100 / 100 99 / 100 90 / 100
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Power----
Buzzy/Rumbly----
Length3 inches 3.35 inches3.5 inches14.5 inches
Insertable length2.5 inches3.14 inches2 inches2.75 inches
Diameter0.95 inches1.38 inches1 inches1.2 inches
WaterproofYes Yes Yes Yes (with tail unscrewed)
Materials316 Stainless Steel Stainless steel Aluminum Stainless Steel, Faux Fur
Weight0.3 lbs0.65 lbs0.2 lbs0.4 lbs
Storage Bag IncludedStorage box Yes Yes Yes
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My Top Metal Butt Plugs Ranked by Size

I know size is one of the most important features when it comes to anal toys, so here’s a list of the plugs in the review from smallest diameter to biggest. If you aren’t sure which size to buy, I’ve written a whole blog post on choosing the right sized butt plug! 

  • njoy Pure Plug Small — 0.95 inches
  • Rear Assests Small Rainbow Heart Plug —  1 inch
  • Dominix Deluxe Stainless Steel Tail Butt Plug — 1.2 inches
  • Rosebuds Swarovski Crystal Butt Plug — 1.38 inches

Things to Consider When Buying

  • Size – It might be tempting to buy a large metal butt plug, but you should really choose one that’s sized correctly for you. Sizes range from under an inch in diameter to over two inches, which means you won’t have any trouble finding stainless steel butt plugs in your size:
  • Shape – Size matters, but so does shape! Although not required, a tapered tip is desirable for most. Tapered tips grow gradually larger as the toy is inserted into you, making the process very easy to do with an adequate amount of lubrication.
  • Type of Metal – Although stainless steel butt plugs are the most common, you can also find butt plugs made from other metals as well (like aluminum). We generally recommend sticking to surgical-grade stainless steel, as you won’t run into any allergic reactions with this metal. However, if you choose a different type of metal, make sure to do your research for any potential health hazards.
  • Flared Base – It’s vital that your new steel butt plug has a flared base. This type of base will prevent you from accidentally over inserting the plug, getting it stuck inside of your anus, and—unable to get it out yourself—needing to take an unfortunate trip to the emergency room.
  • Style – Buying a plain plug is always an option, but you can also choose from a wide selection of jewelled butt plugs! Since they use fake jewels, these toys offer a sexy style without an outrageous price tag. Not into jewels? Tails are another option!
Author
Isabelle Uren
Isabelle Uren

Site Manager | Aiming to empower people to embrace sexual pleasure one sex toy at a time or two, whatever takes your fancy! As well researching and writing about all things sex, I have studied Tantra and am currently studying towards becoming a psychosexual therapist. My life philosophy is the three Ms approach — meditation, masturbation, and mmm a good cup of tea!

Age: 33
Gender: Female
Sexual orientation: Heterosexual
Sex toy experience: Experienced
All-time favorite sex toy: Doxy Die Cast
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