The 13 best anal sex toys for backdoor beginners, tried and tested by a sex writer

This one's a newer offering from premium pleasure purveyor LELO and guuurl, we're excited.

With four beads, each a little larger than the last, these anal beads are built with both booty beginners and experienced players in mind. Simply load them up with your favourite lube and slide on in.

Although the absolute best part? The cutting-edge Bow-Motion Technology (named after a violin bow) means the vibrations travel up and down its length. Essentially, it simulates the feeling of authentic penetration, even if you're only comfortable inserting the tip, making it the perfect way to dip your toe into the world of anal play.

If you'd rather not fork out on your first time, this budget-friendly offering from Bondara should be top of your hit list.

Made from silky soft silicone and with an extra wide base, this couldn't be easier to remove at a moment's notice. Plus, if your partner with a penis fancies a go, the crescent extends those delicious vibrations onto his perineum too.

Just load it up with your favourite water-based lube and take it slow. After all, there are 10 vibey settings to explore.

Back it up, back it in, let me begin... to tell you why this Ann Summers offering is going to make the ideal bedmate.

With three insertable inches of silky soft silicone, a 10-speed removable bullet and a flared base that makes for an easy exit, this was built with beginners in mind. We just wouldn't recommend jumping around with it in.

While not the prettiest offering, the fairly simple design does mean you could probably slip this unnoticed in your carry-on. Just don't blame us if you end up joining the Mile High Club.

Whether playing alone or with your partner, Bondara wanted to make sure you had options when using this remote-control anal plug.

Not only does it have a curved three-inch shaft, 10 rumbly vibration modes, a waterproof exterior and a wireless remote control, but it also has been designed with a rounded rocker base to treat his gooch/your entire vulva.

One bum fun fan shared, "It left my body shaking even before I came." Jel.

Are you ready for a backstage pass to an evening of P-spot pleasure? Smile Makers' newest release is this pretty-in-purple anal vibrator, designed to send sweet nothings deep inside you.

But did you know playing with an anal toy can also result in a G-spot orgasm? Yep, this plug will push against your vaginal wall and your perineal sponge, which with continued use, could result in a tighter feel for your plus-one.

Simply load it up with lube and head south.

Really this is one for your other half with a penis, but we can confirm that watching your partner roll around in ecstasy is rather fun.

Swedish sex toy purveyor LELO offers a premium route to pleasure, and the LOKI is no exception. With two ergonomically-designed arms each housing a powerful motor, 10 pulsing patterns and the whole thing being covered in ultra-soft silicone, this is kitted out to pleasure perfection.

One of our trusted testers claimed it felt 'wayyyy' better than his GF's finger. We appreciate the honesty.

These might look like the latest alien accessory, but if you're after out-of-this-world pleasure, listen up.

Anal beads are a great introduction to bum fun as you can pop them in one by one, and only go as far as you feel comfortable. But these baby blue beads from Lovehoney's Basics range graduate in size (up to a circumference of three inches), meaning they'll work for experienced players too.

The added bonus of a finger loop makes for easy control, whether they're going up your pleasure hole or your partner's. Just load up with lube and await your orgasmic orbit.

They say it's what's inside that counts... and that's why LELO's latest prostate massager is set to be a bestseller.

Not only will it look luxe laying on their bedside (yeah, it's one for your penis-owning partner), but will send them spinning from the inside out. That's due to the two ergonomically-designed arms packed with 16 rolling and rumbling vibration settings. Mmm.

With up to 60 minutes of play and the ability to control this remotely via your phone, this is a firm (oops) favourite of ours.

If you're looking for a sweet treat for your backside, this pink offering from Rocks Off is berry nice.

While the tapered tip makes easy work of finding the right spot, the textured head ensures the journey's pretty enjoyable too. Plus, thanks to that flared base, there's no chance of it travelling any further than you'd like.

Again, the bullet vibe (costing £17.99 on its own) is removable, meaning total-body teasing is a straw(berry) thing on your next date night in. Plus, who doesn't want a plug they can proudly leave on their bedside?

They say variety is the spice of life, and nothing will season up your next sweaty sesh like this four-pack of anal toys. Yep, you get a butt plug, probe, vibrating anal beads and a pulsing butt plug, and now for under £25.

Each plastic plaything comes with a tapered tip and flared base, meaning they're super simple to use. Your biggest concern will be trying to clear your calendar...

Ranging from three to just over seven insertable inches, this is a great kit for both beginners and the experienced. Just make sure you've stocked up on AA and LR44 batteries before getting started.

You'll leave few erogenous zones untouched with this double penetration cock ring.

Let's start with the treats for your C-spot. As well as a (removable) bullet vibe fitted with two speeds and five vibration patterns, you'll also find aptly placed bunny ears to ramp up your pleasure during missionary, doggy or a horizontal hug.

Then there's the cock ring, designed to apply a little extra pressure about his shaft or balls, and a six-inch silicone shaft to send you over the edge from the inside.

The definition of a triple threat — and we're totally here for it.

We-Vibe’s very cute Vector is designed to stimulate the prostate and perineum at the same time. Can we get an Amen?

The insertable arm is super flexible, meaning it'll fit no matter your shape and size. That bulb shape, though? That’s for extra pleasure.

But the best part about this petite vibe is that it can be controlled remotely via the We-Vibe app — even across continents. That's your next long-distance date night sorted.

If you're yet to let even a finger in the tradesman's entrance, this slim-yet-sturdy butt plug might be your best bet.

Measuring up at just four inches long and with a circumference of a little over two inches, this streamlined plug should slide in rather easily. Just lather it in your favourite water-based lube (we're big fans of LELO's Personal Moisturiser, packed with moisturising aloe vera).

With seven vibration settings, and the ability to take this to the tub, the pleasurable possibilities are endless.

One fan shared, "The vibration modes are the key to an orgasm in seconds." Challenge accepted.