Suggestions for first time anal?

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First time being flogged and a question
My husband and I attended a swinger party this weekend and a few Doms were in attendance. I was watching a scene take place (with permission) and it..

The first time I used one..
It was more intense than any other form of masturbation I'd tried, was that how it was for you?

A vibe for a first-timer who doesn't know what she likes: Luxury or inexpensive?
I'm introducing a skeptical friend to toys, and I'm footing the bill. Since I'm a toy geek, she's pretty much letting me pick for her. She has no idea

First-time toy reactions?
Since there's no dedicated General Discussion area, I'll post this here. Please let me know if it needs/is moved. I'm wondering what everyone's...

First time at Ef
What was your take on EF at first. Were you nervous or intimidated?

If its for him start with a prostate massager. Something non intimidating like an aneros. If you have a dildo or vibrator., you could put a condom on that and have him try some play. Alternatively, have him glove up and just play in his ass. If he isn't comfortable with that then toys will seem weird too.

if its for you...as in he in you...definitely check into a good lube and have a game plan to take it slow together.

For all anal. Take it slow. Start with small objects and gradually get bigger. Use lots of lubrication, and just slowly become accustomed to your body and what feels good and what does not.

I would recommend a small dildo for both men and women. So go fingers, small dildo, then whatever you want.