Gender-X Plugged Up

The Gender X Plugged Up is a flexible anal vibrator shaped like a short string of beads fused into one shaft: a smooth round tip, two bulbs that widen as they go, and a chunky base that stays outside the body. It suits people who already enjoy a small plug and want something with more shape and movement, and the single-button, 10-function motor keeps it simple to use mid-session.

Graduated beads on one flexible shaft

Each section is a step up from the one before. The rounded head slips in easily, the first bulb asks for a little more, and the second bulb is the widest point at 1.5 inches across. The narrow gap between bulbs gives your body a moment to relax before the next one, and you can stop at whichever stage feels right. Because the shaft flexes, it follows you as you shift position instead of pressing hard in one spot. For many people the feeling of a bulb passing the entrance is the main event, so try slow in-and-out movement before leaving it in place.

Getting started with the Plugged Up

Charge it fully first. Go to the toilet beforehand, warm up with a finger or a smaller toy, and use a generous amount of water-based lube on the toy and on yourself. Switch it on at the lowest setting before insertion, since light vibration helps the muscles let go. Press the tip in gently, breathe out, and take one bulb at a time.

The chunky base is there to stop it travelling too far, so let it rest against your body and never push past it. Once it's seated, give yourself a minute before changing anything, then press the single button to move through the 10 speeds and patterns. It works lying on your side, on your back with your knees up, or during partnered sex as a source of extra fullness and buzz.

Waterproof, with magnetic charging

The Plugged Up is waterproof and submersible, so it can come into the shower or bath, and the whole toy can go under the tap for cleaning. It charges with the magnetic USB cable in the box, so there's no open port for water to find. Dry the charging contacts before you connect it. Water rinses lube away quickly, so in the shower you'll need to reapply more often than you would in bed.

Size check and care

At 5.37 inches tall overall, with 4.5 inches insertable and a 1.5-inch insertable diameter, this anal toy sits in the middle of the range: bigger than a starter plug, smaller than most realistic dildos. If 1.5 inches is new territory, spend a few sessions with something slimmer first. After use, wash it with warm water and mild soap or toy cleaner, working into the grooves between the bulbs, and let it dry before storing it in a pouch of its own.

Specifications

• Brand: Gender X, Plugged Up
• Type: flexible beaded anal vibrator with flared base
• Material: silicone, phthalate- and latex-free
• Overall size: 5.37 in high x 1.57 in wide x 1.57 in deep
• Insertable length: 4.5 in; insertable diameter: 1.5 in
• Vibration: 10 speeds and patterns, one-button control
• Water resistance: waterproof and submersible
• Power: rechargeable, magnetic USB cable included

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