This article covers pegging for straight couples - grab a cuppa and read on!
Traditionally viewed as lesbian sex toys, over 40% of strap-ons manufactured at Sh! are bought by female/male couples. The turnaround came in the noughties when men finally lost their hang-ups and discovered the pleasures of the male G-spot, aka the prostate.
Where does pegging come from?
The term ‘pegging’ was born from a sex advice column competition in 2001 to name the act with no name.
Back then, male sexuality was at least as prescriptive as female sexuality, if not more so. Men had to be the “do-ers” – the ones on top. God help a man if he enjoyed anything more than the missionary position after a few pints and curry on a Friday night! And if he enjoyed something up his bum, he had to start questioning his sexuality as “real men” didn’t...
For us, the first whiff of change came when FHM journalist Grub Smith (and girlfriend) came to Sh!, as the manufacturer of the finest strap-ons in the land. His girlfriend needed to be kitted out with a strap on for a blow-by-blow article he was writing about losing his anal cherry.
We’re hazy on dates, but it was probably the late 90’s, the height of the lads-mags reign. We were expecting a “Yeah, mate. Tried it. Didn’t like it” article, but we were wrong. Grub gave the world, and all the lads in it, a pretty sensitive piece, with all his anxiety – and pleasure – faithfully recorded.
Grub’s article smashed the view that when a woman pleasures her man anally, there must be role-reversal or submission/domination involved. Sure, some women like to get all mistress-like when pegging, and some men enjoy playing the opposite role. But our experience of selling thousands of strap-ons to straight couples tells us that most are simply exploring the sensual pleasures of pegging, not role-play.
Whether using a strap-on for lesbian or straight sex, we always advise opting for a slightly longer dildo than you may initially think. This extra length is essential on the out-stroke to prevent the dildo from slipping out of your lover altogether.
The other pegging essential is lube. Never scrimp on your personal lubricant during any kind of anal play. It's vital to keeping your moves smooth and anal sex sensual and pain-free.
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