The big end - butt plug by Doc Johnson - review by Porfiriato

The Big End is Doc Johnson's take on a classic plug with one important upgrade--It's made of silicone.

This plug is designed for easy insertion, and once snuggled between your cheeks, loves to stay put. This plug's 1.75 inch girth and 4.75 inch insertable length is a sizeable presence in your ass, giving you a nice full feeling. The generous difference between the plug's widest point and it's skinny neck allows you to enjoy the full feeling without having to worry about the plug accidentally escaping. The size of this plug is perhaps not for beginners, but it also might give them something to work up to as a training plug. This is perhaps the perfect next-step for someone ready to trade in a smaller plug for something a big bigger.

While plugs are designed to stay put, they may also be used for some gentle thrusting, stretching your ass with each thrust. The thick base makes a great hand-hold for this use.

One of the biggest pros for this toy is the fact that it is made of high-quality silicone for a very reasonable price. This plug's silicone was awarded a perfect 10 on the material safety scale, as it is non-porous and hypoallergenic. Silicone allows for a very smooth, slippery texture. Once your favorite water-based lube is applied, insertion is a dream. The characteristics of silicone vary by manufacturer, and I have found Doc Johnson's to be a bit firmer, yet still retains a good amount of flexibility and give. Another benefit of silicone is its relative lack of smell or taste, especially when compared with the rubbery or plasticky smell of inferior materials.

The small rounded tip is the perfect size to aid insertion, and the taper to its thickest part is generous enough to stretch you out comfortably with lube. Once you feel the stretch of its 1.75 inches, the plug tapers quickly to a .75 inch neck, keeping the plug put, no matter what else you have in store. The neck is wide enough and skinny enough to allow your sphincter to relax comfortably, holding the plug in for long term wear, double penetration fun, or whatever else you might have in mind.

The girth of this plug is sizeable, and anal beginners might be disappointed to find that their eyes might have been bigger than their ass. The generous taper, however, makes the girth easier to work up to, and with practice and relaxation the plug will find it's way home.

This is a classic plug which gets the job done. For users looking for a bit more of a stretch, this plug's 1.75 inch diameter is perfect for those looking for a size up. From there, the plug quickly tapers to a well designed .75 inch neck, long enough and skinny enough to allow your sphincter to relax, comfortably nestling the plug inside of you.

The sizeable base provides more than enough assurance that the plug will not try to work its way inside of you, but some users might find its rectangular base a bit uncomfortable for long-term wear. I, however, have not had any problems, and do not hesitate to recommend this toy.

Part of the beauty of silicone is its ease in terms of cleaning. You can boil it clean in about 3 minutes or even throw it in the top rack of the dishwasher.

As always, silicone toys are incompatible with silicone lubes. Finding your favorite water-based lube can be a fun project all by itself, and the quality of the silicone is likely worth the switch to a water-based lube in the long run.