Anal Beads
Anal beads are a chain of round balls that are connected by a string, usually with a bit of extra string and a handle of some type at the end. The beads themselves may be made of soft jelly, plastic or even latex and can come in a variety of sizes and colors. The beads are inserted one at a time into the anus, then pulled out slowly, one at a time. Beginners to anal sex often select a small size of anal beads, as these are good way to test the waters, so to speak.

Butt Plugs
Butt plugs are anal toys specially designed probes that come in the shape of a tapred triangle with a rounded point at the tip (similar to a christmas tree). They are the thinnest at the tip and get gradually thicker towards the base. They will almost always have a sturdy base or handle attached to the bottom. Butt plugs come in many sizes and may be made of silicone, jelly, plastic or latex.

Anal Probes
Anal probes are typically long, slender probes with thicker, sturdy bases. They are designed to reach deeper into the anal regions and many feature specially curved tips, studs or screw designs for prostate and anal rim stimulation.