the amazing Aneros
By Dr. Charlie Glickman • Sep 10th, 2007 • Category: Toy Reviews, p-spot, perineal sponge, perineum, sex tipsI’ve been meaning to write something about one of my all-time favorite toys ever, the Aneros. This nifty toy is the ideal prostate massager for so many reasons. I’m not going to go into the details of how to have anal sex since you can get that info elsewhere. (See, I even gave you a link!) And sometime soon, I’m going to write something about prostate play in general. Instead, I want to talk about why I like this toy so much.
First off, it’s an ideal size for a beginner’s anal toy. It’s slim, but the neck is just narrow enough to keep it in place and it’s long enough that it extends past the anal sphincters, which makes it a bit more resistant to slipping out than some of the smaller buttplugs out there. Second, it’s made from a hard plastic, making it easy to clean with soap and water. You can use any lubricant with it- water-based, non-water-based, silicone or oil.
So I need to describe how you use this toy, since it looks a bit different than many products out there. The base of it is kind of s-shaped and that’s central to using it. One side of the base is curved up (on the left side of the picture above) and when you have it inserted properly, this rests right in the center of the perineum. When you squeeze your pc muscle, whether voluntarily or not, the plug is levered against your prostate, giving you hands-free prostate stimulation!
The prostate itself has two lobes on the back (or posterior) side. Think of the what that a heart shape has two lobes at the top. The shaft of the toy is shaped to fit right in between, sort of in the groove the make. Every time the pc muscle contracts, the prostate is massaged. You’ll get a stronger pressure if your penis is erect since the base of the penis extends into the perineum and if you want to squeeze it on purpose, it’s the muscle you contract when you make your erection bounce. It’s also one of the muscles that squeezes during ejaculation, which makes for a really intense sensation right when everything is the most sensitive.
Some other useful tips about the Aneros: it’s really easy to combine with lots of sexual possibilities. You can use it during oral sex, masturbation, sexual massage and intercourse. Just about the only position it doesn’t work in is sitting because the other part of the base curves away from the body in order to give you a handle for taking it out. And every time you move your hips, the Aneros will move- rock your hips from side to side and it massages the prostate from side to side. Rock from front to back and it does the same. You can even hold a vibrator against it for a really wild ride.
There are zillions of g-spot toys out there these days and many of them work just fine for prostate play as well- just look for something anal safe and you’re good to go. But if you or your partner has a prostate, now you can finally use something designed with men’s anatomy in mind and that’s pretty darn cool.
Dr. Charlie Glickman >> Dr. Charlie Glickman has been working at Good Vibrations since 1996, when he joined the staff at our Berkeley store. Currently, he is our Education Program Manager and (among other things) runs our in-store After Hours workshop program, our Off-Site Sex Education Program, trains our Sex Educator-Sales Associates and writes copy for our website. In 2005, Charlie received his doctorate in Adult Sexuality Education from the Union Institute and University in Cincinnati, Ohio. In addition, he offers classes on sexuality for psychotherapists and workshops on teaching for sex educators.
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Thanks for a GREAT toy review, Charlie!
Sure makes me wish I had a prostrate!!!
I also think the Aneros one awesome mens toy. I wish it was made out of something other than plastic, but other than that it is one great toy that works.
Great review. When I first saw the Aneros, I was a little taken back by the shape of it. But, I decided to try it out and absolutely loved it! I actually bought it from this site, http://www.spicygear.com.
The Aneros is definitively my favorite toy when it comes to seeing stars
My first big O with this little guy was quite intense and made me… pass out (in a safe and good way, of course).
I admit that being all plastic, I had second thoughts after ordering one. It did take a little time to getting used to it, but some good lube (both on the anus and Aneros) and some quiet easy time did just fine. Like anything else, time is the key. If you take your time, it will sit right in place and be very pleasant, and if you take even more time, you can bring yourself to an amazing starry heaven (^_^)
The two uses I have of it are either by itself and let it do its thing, or during masturbation with a sleeve. For the latter, I have used the Ecsta-Sleeve, and I admit it was hard to no feel overwhelmed by both the Aneros and lubricated sleeve.
My next thing to try is to attach a vibrating bullet to the loop of the Aneros for something different. I was suggested so by a SESA at one of the GV stores, and it seemed quite exciting!
Now that I am really comfortable with it, I am planning on using it during intercourse, but I would suggest anyone to take the time to learn about how it works and feels, and maybe go through a few O’s before aiming straight at intercourse with it.
Enjoy!
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