Fun Factory Bootie FEM Anal Plug

The Fun Factory Bootie FEM is a small silicone anal plug made for people with a vulva who want to wear something during vaginal sex. Most plugs have a round or T-shaped base that can press into the vaginal opening; the Bootie FEM's base is cut short on one side, so it sits flat against the body and leaves room for a partner, a dildo or fingers. It's slim enough to be a first anal toy, too.

Why the asymmetrical base matters

Wearing a plug during penetrative sex creates a fuller, tighter feeling for the person wearing it, and a partner can often feel it through the vaginal wall. The problem with a standard base is where it lands: the front edge can rub or block. On the Bootie FEM, the shorter side faces forward towards the vagina and the longer side tucks back between the cheeks, which keeps it out of the way and helps it stay seated while you move.

Shape and feel of this anal plug

The head is tulip-shaped, narrow at the tip and widening gradually, so it opens you up slowly rather than all at once. It narrows again at the neck, which is what holds it in place. At 7.1 cm insertable and 2.9 cm across at its widest, it's on the small side of the Bootie family. The silicone is moulded in one seamless piece, smooth and slightly soft to the touch, and it warms to body temperature after a few minutes.

First-time tips

Use plenty of water-based lube on the plug and on yourself. Relax, breathe out and press gently against the opening until the widest part slips past, then let your body draw it in to the neck. Try wearing it on its own for a while before adding vaginal sex, so you know how it feels and how long you're comfortable with it. Missionary and lying on your side tend to keep the base settled; deep doggy style can nudge it, so check in as you go.

Bootie FEM or the other Booties?

The standard Fun Factory Bootie has a symmetrical base, which suits anyone and any position but can sit awkwardly during vaginal sex. The Bootie Ring adds a cock ring to the base for people with a penis. The FEM is the one built around the vulva.

Who it won't suit

If you already wear medium or large plugs, the Bootie FEM will feel modest, since its job is comfort during sex rather than stretch. It also has no motor, so if you want buzzing as well as fullness, look at our anal vibrators instead. And because the base is shaped around the vulva, it isn't the right fit for wearers with a penis.

Cleaning

Wash it with warm water and fragrance-free soap before and after every use. Fun Factory also says you can boil it to clean it, since it has no motor. Dry it fully and keep it in a pouch away from other silicone toys.

Specifications

• Brand: Fun Factory, Bootie collection
• Material: silicone, one-piece moulded
• Total length: 8.5 cm
• Insertable length: 7.1 cm
• Diameter: 1 cm at the tip, 2.9 cm at the widest point
• Weight: 38 g
• Base: asymmetrical, shortened at the front
• Power: none, so it can be boiled

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