The Best Pegging Dildos for Any Experience Level

Pegging has come a long way since sex columnist Dan Savage first coined the term in 2001. It’s been memed on TikTok, debated on manosphere subreddits and even gotten a shout-out at the Met Gala. It’s fair to say that this once-niche sex act has gone mainstream — a 2020 survey of 880 sexually active adults found that 16.7 percent of respondents had tried it. (Bet that one won’t come up at your local pub trivia night.)

At its most basic, pegging requires three pieces of equipment: a strap-on harness, a lube that’s compatible with the dildo you’ll be using and the dildo itself. But not all dildos are created equal, so let’s talk about the most crucial criteria for a toy you’re gonna get railed with.

What to Look for in a Pegging Dildo

Size: The harness will take up about an inch of space at the base of the toy, so you’ll want to look for dildos that are at least 5 to 6 inches long, to give you enough length to work with. Girth-wise, beginners should stick to toys with a diameter of 1 to 1.25 inches, as a general rule, while 1.5 inches(ish) is a good intermediate size. Anything wider than 1.75 is best for more experienced users.

Material: Harness-compatible dildos can be made of all sorts of materials, but silicone is the one that experts tend to recommend for pegging. It has some squish and flex to it, but is much more durable and easier to clean than other materials. Keep in mind, though, that silicone-based lube can damage silicone toys, so you’d be better off sticking with water-based lubes for these pegging dildos. 

Flared Base: A dildo’s base has to be wider than its shaft in order for it to be strapped securely into a harness. A flared base also makes the toy anal-safe if you’re using it freehand, because it prevents the toy from getting lost inside you. (Trust me, it happens.)

Curve: Direct prostate stimulation is one of the main benefits of pegging, and the best dildo shape for hitting that spot is one with an upward curve. Similarly to the G-spot, the prostate is located 2 to 3 inches inside, and can be stroked by pressing up into the front rectal wall (the one that’s on the same side of your body as your belly button).

Texture: For pegging, you’re gonna want a dildo with a smooth, relatively frictionless surface, so as not to irritate your butt. That said, with enough lube and warm-up, dildos with ripples or ridges can feel deliciously stimulating — but they may be too overwhelming for beginners.

Got your lube at the ready? All set on how to properly peg? Here are some of the best pegging dildos money can buy…

Best Pegging Dildo for Beginners: Vixen Creations Mistress

An ideal dildo for pegging novices would be long, slim, smooth, gently curved and easy to maneuver — and the Mistress is that dildo. It’s got six inches of insertable length, and a manageable 1.27-inch diameter that’s barely a step up from the width of two fingers.

Rather than being a totally uniform width along the whole shaft, this dildo has a head and coronal ridge that provide a little extra sensation against the prostate. The tip is also slightly tapered, to make insertion easier for both partners. And because it’s black, any potential mess (see: poop) will be less visually obvious when you take the toy out, so nervous newbies will have less to stress about.

Best Small Pegging Dildo: Doc Johnson The Slim

If you’ve found that even inserting a well-lubed finger or two feels challenging, you might want to begin your pegging adventures with a dildo like The Slim: something long, smooth, and yep, slim. (Warming up with a finger beforehand is still a good idea, though.)

This silicone dildo is just 1.1 inches across, and has over six inches of insertable length. Its subtle curve grazes the prostate without overstimulating it. Admittedly, it isn’t the most intense-feeling dildo, so if you’re hoping to see stars from prostate orgasms, look elsewhere. But sometimes a lack of intensity is exactly what beginners need.

Best Large Pegging Dildo: Fun Factory The Boss

If you know you like it big, this dildo can deliver. It’s seven inches long and 1.65 inches across, so it feels satisfyingly filling without going overboard. It’s got a subtle curve and a pronounced head for zeroing in on your prostate, too. 

Fun Factory’s silicone formulation is a bit more “draggy” than that of other companies, so you’ll want to use extra lube — but you should do that anyway with a dildo this big. It’s also on the more rigid side of the spectrum, meaning it’ll hit your prostate more firmly, so it might take a few extra minutes of warm-up for insertion to be comfortable.

Best Realistic Pegging Dildo: Vixen Creations Mustang

When you crave being pegged by something that looks and feels like a flesh-and-blood dick, a realistic dildo made of dual-density silicone is your best bet. “Dual-density” means that a toy has a core made of firm silicone, to give it the rigidity it needs for easy insertion and prostate stimulation, but is wrapped in an outer layer of softer silicone, to make it feel more comfortable and lifelike.

The Mustang is 1.6 inches across at its widest point, but its squishiness makes it easier to handle than single-density dildos with the same girth. It gives you an ample 6.5 inches of length to work with, and its coronal ridge and mild curve allow it to stroke your prostate without being overwhelming.

Best Prostate-Focused Pegging Dildo: Blush Novelties Temptasia

Prostate stimulation can be blissful and even orgasmic, and this silicone dildo is well-designed to target that spot. It’s got an upward-tilted tip that presses into the prostate with ease, and the rest of its shaft has some subtle texture that can stimulate the surrounding area. Its dimensions are average, at 5.25 inches long and 1.5 inches across — big enough that you’d be wise to warm up with a finger or two, but not so big that working up to it would be a whole production.

It also has a heart-shaped base, which is entirely adorable. Retailing for under $20, it’s one of the most affordable silicone dildos you’ll find for ultra-focused prostate pleasure.

Best Small Prostate-Focused Dildo: Tantus Sport

If you want your prostate stroked but can’t handle a lot of girth, the Sport is a solid option. Its diameter is just 1.25 inches, and its 5.5-inch length gives you more than enough leeway to hit that sensitive zone.

The Sport has a very simple design — just a straight, smooth shaft with a wider, round head — but it works. The head being rounded, rather than tapered, can make it a little tricky to insert right off the bat, though, so you’ll want to start with a finger or two before reaching for this toy.

Best Large Prostate-Focused Dildo: Tantus P-Spot

If you’ve tried smaller dildos and found them unsatisfying, or if you’re an experienced anal aficionado, you might want to step things up with a formidably girthy dildo like the P-Spot. The contoured head on this silicone toy is like a prostate-seeking missile. With hefty dimensions like these — 7 inches long and 1.7 inches thick — it’d be hard not to hit your spot.

The silicone has a matte finish rather than being glossy, so you’ll want to pour the lube on liberally for optimal comfort. But shape-wise and firmness-wise, this might be the likeliest toy on the list to give you an elusive prostate orgasm, provided you can handle its size.

Best Rippled Pegging Dildo: Strap U Ripples

If you’ve ever tried anal beads, then you know that little bumps or ridges can feel ultra-stimulating, especially around the anal opening. That feeling can be replicated during pegging too, by using a rippled dildo like this one.

At 1.25 inches wide, this toy isn’t much bigger than a standard set of anal beads, but it’s firm rather than floppy, so it can be guided into place much more easily. It has the slightest curve that helps its ripples rub across your prostate as they move in and out.

Best Poseable Pegging Dildo: New York Toy Collective Shilo

This colorful silicone dildo has a bendable core, so you can adjust its curve to your prostate’s preferred angle before using it. It may not keep its shape perfectly during sex, especially if you’re going hard and fast, but at least it gives you some measure of control over where you’re getting stroked. This feature also allows for the dildo to be more easily worn in a harness under clothes without looking like a conspicuously massive boner, in case you have some pegging planned later and want to be ready when it happens.

The exaggerated coronal ridge of this dildo is fabulous for prostate stimulation, and its chunky base makes it feel extra stable in a harness, even when your thrusting goes into overdrive.

Best Strapless Strap-On Pegging Dildo: Feeldoe Slim

So-called strapless strap-ons are double-ended dildos that, in theory, allow the wearer to penetrate their partner with the longer end of the toy, while simultaneously having their own G-spot stimulated by the insertable bulb on the toy’s other end. I say “in theory” because these toys don’t usually live up to the hype — it’s hard to keep them from slipping out, they’re less stable than a traditional strap-on setup and they require that you find a toy that works for both you and your partner simultaneously.

That said, the Feeldoe Slim is one of the better options available, with its smooth silicone, reasonable 1.25-inch diameter and built-in slot for a bullet vibrator (which is included). Certain types of strap-on harnesses can be used with the Feeldoe to give it more stability — so while it may not be quite as “strapless” as it claims, at least it allows for mutual penetration and pleasure.