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This is the first of my reviews for SexToy.com, who sent me the 4″ Aluminum Mini Plug for review!  I was so excited to try a plug made out of a hard material (up until now I just had silicone and elastomer plugs), and especially one with such a pretty base.

What it is:

The Aluminum Mini Plug is, as the name suggests, an anal toy made out of aluminum. comes in two different sizes: 3″ and 4″.  Unlike many plugs that come in multiple sizes, the 3″ and 4″ are not identical in shape.  The 4″ is much more stretched out, with a longer taper.  It has a brushed finish, and a sparkly plastic gem set into the base.

Because of the gem, it is not recommended that you boil this plug or run it through the dishwasher.  The glue that holds the gem in will melt and the gem will fall out.  Instead, wash this plug with soap and water, and wipe it down with a 10% bleach solution if you’re thinking about sharing it.

This plug is practically begging to be used for temperature play.  Simply submerge it in warm or cold water for a few minutes before use.  Make sure to test the temperature against the inside of your wrist before using to make sure that you won’t burn yourself.

First impressions:

The Aluminum Mini Plug came in a flimsy plastic box with a nice satin lining on one side.  Unfortunately, the box was not enough to contain this hefty little plug during shipping, as it escaped and was rattling around the box when I received it.

This plug’s name is a bit of a misnomer.  While it may be mini in comparison to some of the things people put in their asses (and you might be surprised),  it is not the smallest plug I have used.  In fact, it is the second-largest plug in my collection: it is slightly less girthy than the Ryder plug.

The aluminum felt cool and smooth in my hand, and I liked the weight of it.  While the gem in the base is obviously plastic and doesn’t have a whole lot of depth or sparkle, it’s still a nice, feminine touch to what is usually fairly utilitarian.

I was a little bit concerned by the petite base.  Not only is it about the same size as the widest point of the plug, it also has a bit of a taper from the neck out to the width of the base.  It seems to me that this would make it easier for the ass, which has already been stretched to the size of the base, to swallow the plug whole.  Given the pointy tip and hard material of the plug, this could be even more dangerous than with soft plugs.  We approached the testing process with caution.

Actual use:

The long taper and smooth surface resulted in an extremely easy insertion, especially for the size.  I still took my time, but with lube it felt almost frictionless.  The aluminum was cold, and the sensation was amazing.  I could feel every little bit of the plug inside me.

Once past the widest point, the plug just popped right in.  It felt completely immobile.  It didn’t seem to be trying to pop out at all, nor, thankfully, did it seem to be trying to move any further in.  After some clit play, I waited for my muscles to start involuntarily clenching and unclenching around the plug the way they do with soft toys, but it never happened.  I felt full, and that was it.

After a little while, the unforgiving aluminum started to get uncomfortable, so I just took it out.  The removal process was almost as slow as insertion.  It was incredible how much the plug warmed to my body temperature in the five minutes it was inside me.

I did not end up having any problems with the small base, but it still made me nervous.  I never felt like I could entirely relax while the plug was in because I kept worrying about it.

The bottom line:

Despite its many positive attributes, this plug is not one of my favorites.  I didn’t enjoy the use of a hard material as much as I thought I would, and I couldn’t get over how small the base was.  Perhaps someone more experienced with anal play would be more comfortable with the small base and would be able to enjoy it more.

Due to the long taper, I wouldn’t rule this plug out for a very careful beginner.  Aluminum obviously doesn’t have any squish to it, so there’s a greater chance of injury.  There’s also the pointy tip to worry about, so I wouldn’t move around too much while wearing this plug.  Basically, more care needs to be taken with this plug than many others, and it takes away from my experiences with it.

Thank you, SexToy.com, purveyors of fine Sex Toys, for sending me the Aluminum Mini Plug 4″ to review!