Marital Aid Test Kitchen: Getting Down With The Havana Vibrating Butt Plug

When it comes to butt toys, I'm something of a monogamist. Though my pussy has explored the curves of more than a few objects, my butt has stayed loyal and true to just one: the Tristan. But after years of anal monogamy, I find myself longing for something a little different: some excitement, some action, some fireworks. And clearly, nothing says fireworks quite like a vibrating butt plug.

The Havana is a slim, pink, cone-shaped silicone plug (and I do mean slim: the tip is about as wide as one of my very small, girly fingers). On its own, it works nicely as a starter plug: if you're a newcomer to anal play, or prefer to keep your butt toys on the small side, this is definitely the plug for you. Want to kick it up a notch? Slide the accompanying bullet vibe into the base, and suddenly, you've reached a whole new level. If you think vibrators are for pussies, think again: my butt definitely appreciated the added stimulation of a little (well, more than a little) vibration.

Added bonus: Because the vibrations come from a separate vibrator, rather than a built in motor, the Havana is actually two toys in one. And if you're not feeling up to anal action, you can take the small (but extremely powerful) bullet vibe on its own. Sometimes the best things really do come in small packages.

Because of its shape — think "world's smallest Christmas tree" — the Havana isn't really appropriate for those who like to keep a plug in while they're taking care of everyday tasks. When I attempted to walk around with it in, I had difficulty keeping it in; the stem is a bit too wide for that.

Like all good butt plugs, the Havana is made of silicone, which means it can be easily cleaned (but should not be used with silicone lube). When inserting the bullet vibe into the plug, be sure to lube it up — and when you're done playing, take the bullet out right away. Not using lube, or leaving the bullet in when you're not playing, can lead to the bullet getting stuck in the plug. It might not replace the Tristan as my main object of affection, but sometimes it's nice having a little crush on the side too.

· Buy the Havana Plug (babeland.com)

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