Adam & Eve Clear Gem Anal Plug Medium

The Adam & Eve Clear Gem Anal Plug Medium is a polished aluminum anal plug with a faceted clear jewel set into its flared base. It's the middle size of the three Gem plugs, made for people who have already tried a small plug and want a little more width and noticeably more weight. Metal feels very different from silicone: it's firm, smooth and heavy, and it takes on warmth or coolness, so even a modest size like this one makes its presence felt.

Why a metal anal plug feels different

Aluminum doesn't flex or squash, so the shape you see is the shape you feel. The tapered tip opens you up gradually, the widest part passes, and then your body closes around the slender neck, where the plug settles. At 3 oz, the Medium is heavy enough that you notice it shift as you move, sit down or tense your muscles, and that sense of weight is a big part of why people choose metal over a lighter silicone plug. The surface is nonporous and very smooth, so with enough lube there's little drag on the way in or out.

Stepping up from the Small

The Gem range comes in three sizes. The Small is 2.8 inches long and 1 inch wide, the Medium is 3.25 inches long and 1.35 inches wide, and the Large is 3.73 inches by 1.63 inches. The jump from Small to Medium is about a third of an inch in width, which sounds minor on paper but feels clearly fuller, partly because the Medium weighs well over half again as much (3 oz against 1.8 oz). If you've never used a plug before, start with the Small or a soft silicone plug and come back to this one once insertion feels easy. If the Small already feels like nothing, the Medium is the sensible next step before the much heavier Large.

Warm it, chill it, then take your time

Because metal holds temperature, you can change how the plug feels before you start. Stand it in a mug of warm tap water for a few minutes for a cozy, heavy sensation, or in cool water for a crisp jolt on first contact. Test it against your inner wrist before use. For insertion, use plenty of lube on the plug and on yourself, breathe out slowly and press the tip in with gentle, steady pressure rather than pushing hard. Let your body relax around the widest point and it will draw the plug in to the neck. Many people wear it during solo play or partner sex for added fullness; take it out if anything feels sharp or painful.

Lube, cleaning and storage

Adam & Eve says the Gem plugs work with both water-based and silicone-based lubes, which is one advantage of metal over silicone toys. Silicone lube stays slick longer, and that helps with anal play since the body doesn't make its own lubrication there. Wash the plug before and after each use with warm water and mild soap or a toy cleaner, paying attention to the setting around the jewel, then dry it fully. The included velvet drawstring bag keeps it from getting scratched by other toys in a drawer or travel bag.

Specifications

• Brand: Adam & Eve, Gem Anal Plug range
• Size: Medium (also made in Small and Large)
• Dimensions: 3.25" long x 1.35" wide
• Weight: 3 oz
• Material: aluminum body, faceted jewel in the base
• Lube: water-based or silicone-based
• Includes: velvet drawstring storage bag
• Colour: silver aluminum with a clear jewel

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