Stainless Steel Ribbed Urethral Plug

The Rouge Stainless Steel Ribbed Urethral Plug is a short, hollow steel urethral plug with a ribbed shaft and a ring pull at the top. With a 49 mm insertion length and a 7 mm diameter, it's a compact plug rather than a long sound, made for people who already enjoy sounding and want ribbed texture in a small, weighty piece of steel.

Plug or sound: what this one does

A urethral sound is a long rod that's slid in and out. A plug like this is shorter and is worn at the tip of the penis, with the pull ring resting outside the body so it's easy to grip and remove. The ribs give a bumpy, rolling sensation on the way in and out, rather than the even glide of a smooth rod. The shaft is hollow, and the whole plug weighs 28 grams.

Is 7 mm the right size?

For many people 7 mm isn't a first-time diameter. If you've never tried sounding, start with a slimmer, smooth sound and work up slowly over several sessions. If smooth steel around 6 to 8 mm is already comfortable for you, use the listed 7 mm to compare against what you own. The short length means it only goes in a little under 5 cm, so it stays near the tip. Not sure what size your current toys are? Measure them with a ruler or calipers, since sizes printed on packaging aren't always comparable between brands.

Wearing it

Once it's seated, many people leave it in place for a short while and enjoy the weight and the feel of the ribs with small movements, rather than sliding it in and out. Keep sessions short to begin with, and remove it before you need to urinate.

Who it isn't for

This isn't a toy to try on impulse. Skip it if you're sore, irritated or unwell in that area, and don't share it between partners. If you aren't sure urethral play is for you, read up and start much smaller.

Before and during use

Hygiene matters more with urethral toys than with almost any other kind. Wash your hands, clean the plug thoroughly before every use, and use a generous amount of sterile, water-based lubricant; sterile single-use lube is the usual choice for urethral play. Go slowly and let the plug's own weight do most of the work instead of pushing. Never force it, and stop if you feel sharp pain or see any bleeding. To remove it, hold the pull ring and ease it out at the same gentle pace.

Temperature play

Steel holds temperature well. Rinse it in warm water before use for a body-temperature feel, or in cool (not icy) water for a sharper contrast. Test it on your inner wrist first and avoid extremes either way.

Cleaning and storage

Wash it in warm, soapy water before and after every use, paying attention to the ribs and the hollow centre, where lube can collect. Flush the inside under running water, rinse thoroughly, and let it dry completely before storing it in a clean pouch or case away from other toys. Rouge lists it as waterproof, so getting it wet is never a problem.

Specifications

• Brand: Rouge
• Material: stainless steel
• Shape: ribbed, hollow shaft with ring pull at the top
• Insertion length: 49 mm
• Diameter: 7 mm
• Weight: 28 g
• Waterproof: yes

Also from Rouge: the Mushroom Head Urethral Probe. For cleaning routines, see our toy care guide, or browse the wider BDSM collection.