Double penetration, or when a person is penetrated at the same time in two of their orifices (as in vagina, anus, or mouth), might seem like one of those fantasy porn things you’d never try in real life, but it can actually be pleasurable and really isn’t as intimidating as it might sound.

For starters, double penetration (sometimes called DP for short) doesn’t always involve more than one partner – or even more than one person! One easy way to get into DP is through masturbation and vibrators. There are even handy toys that take the “double” work out of it with two-in-one toys like this Happy Rabbit Triple toy. This vaginal vibe also has anal beads built right in for one-handed double-action. No matter if you’re going it solo or with a partner, you’ll want to make sure you’re never putting anything that’s been in your butt in your vagina without first thoroughly washing it – or you may put yourself at risk for infections like BV.

When it comes to double penetration with a partner (or partners, again), you wanna make sure you’ve prepared mentally, physically, and emotionally, as Marla Renee Stewart, MA, sexpert for Lovers, explains. Physically, Stewart says to make sure you’re lubed up (go with a water-based lube for condom-safe sex) to minimize any micro tears in the reciever’s vagina or anus. You should also make sure everyone has been tested to minimize STIs and use a barrier method like condoms just in case. “If you want to go from anus to vagina or mouth, you need to change condoms,” Stewart also adds.

On the mental and emotional front, Stewart says to have a chat with your partner about exactly what you want and don’t want to happen in the sexual experience. “Make sure that you are clear on everything including what objects (or additional people) will be doing the penetration, what holes will be penetrated, what lube you will be using, and what sex positions you would like to try,” Stewart says. It may seem like a lot, but trust us, sex is always better when you know you and your partners are on the same page.

We enlisted the help of five experts to further break down everything you need to know about double penetration. Below, please find your guide to all things double penetration re: what exactly it is, how to do it, and what you may need in the process. Two can be so much better than one.

What’s double penetration in the first place?

“Double penetration involves inserting two objects into a bodily orifice,” says Astroglide’s resident sexologist, Jess O’Reilly, PhD. And while you may think the most typical interpretation of double penetration is when the vagina owner is penetrated vaginally and anally simultaneously, there are actually a lot of variations: simultaneous penetration of two openings with two separate objects (read: penises, dildos, fingers, etc.) or two objects inserted into one opening (like the vagina, mouth, anus, etc.).

How do you prep for it?

“As with any sex act, you’ll want to talk beforehand about your desires, limits, and concerns in advance,” says O’Reilly. “You’ll want to take steps to relax and get www.hookupdate.net/it/dilmil-review/ aroused by massaging, kissing, grinding, rubbing, and fantasizing.” In other words, don’t feel like you have to rush right into it. Take your time, get used to the sensations by starting small, and then work your way up to the grand finale.

What do you need?

For obvious reasons, you’ll need two objects for insertion. Think: two penises, two dildos, two fingers, one penis and one dildo, one penis and one finger, one dildo and one finger (I’m bad at math, but the list is endless). Then, lots and lots and lots and probably even more lube. “I recommend a silicone-based lube for penises and fingers. This type of lube is slick, extremely long-lasting, and is perfect for water play,” says O’Reilly. Try this one.

BIG BUT though: If you’re using any sort of silicone-based sex toys (FWIW: most toys are made of silicone), you can’t use silicone-based lube because it will break down your product. Try a water-based lube like this one.

What accessories would enhance the experience?

“Toys of different sizes and shapes can help to facilitate entry and heighten pleasure,” says O’Reilly. Might we suggest the following: