An anal vibrator is a vibrating sex toy that is specifically designed for anal stimulation. Although these toys can be used by both men and women, men may find them particularly pleasurable, as many of them are designed to provide intense stimulation to the prostate. Although traditional vibrators can be used for anal stimulation, vibrators designed specifically for anal use are typically safer. They are usually slimmer, for instance, making them less likely to tear delicate anal tissues. They also have wider bases, which make it nearly impossible to lose the toys inside the rectum.
An anal vibrator might also be called a vibrating butt plug.