Your friendly anal vibrator.

Start off with gentle stimulation around the butt area, or even on your clitoris, to build arousal. Use a water-based lube, as the anus does not naturally lubricate, and remember: less friction = more good sensations. Gently insert the anal vibrator, listening to your body and taking your time – slow and steady wins this cheeky pleasure race. Once you've found a comfortable depth, keep it there and play with the vibration modes. The most satisfying anal sensations come from keeping the plug in position and doubling up stimulation, e.g. clitorally or vaginally, too.

Yes! The most important safety rule for anal toys is: make sure they have a flared-based. Whilst we love to Google what ER nurses find up people’s butts, this design necessity means that anal vibrators are never on that list. Applying water-based lube and properly cleaning your vibrating butt plug will also make it a super-safe and pleasurable experience.

Why else would we make an anal toy?! The anus, just like the vagina, vulva and clitoris, can be a very orgasmic and principle part of our pleasure anatomy. And, while orgasms aren't the be all and end all of feel-good sensations, we like to aim high. Anal orgasms feel more full-bodied, and anal stimulation can also enhance clitoral or vaginal orgasms. In one study of 3000 people with vulvas, two techniques stood out as the most pleasurable: shallow penetration about a finger length deep and simultaneous stimulation.

Yes, anybody can have fun with The Neighbor – it's super friendly - and men or people with penises also find anal stimulation pleasurable. This type of anal vibrator is a great way to start exploring!

Firstly, get relaxed (clitoral play, anyone?). Then, apply lube and gently massage the area around the anus. Gently insert The Neighbor and explore its different modes. If it feels good, why not add some vaginal penetration in the mix, too?