FIST THEORY
A R T A N D S C I E N C E O F F I S T I N G
Toy Essentials
Toy Play Primer for Tops and Bottoms
Education Center | Course ID: 070403001
Author: Finn Vortex
Published: 15 February 2025
Updated: 05 February 2025
Duration: 05 Minutes
A brief introduction to insertable toys, including rationale, classifications, and toy-associated etiquette and practices. Helpful advice and information regarding travelling with toys. An index of the Toys curriculum from Fist Theory’s Education Center is also included.
The majority of ass players associate the term sex toys with objects that are inserted into a body cavity, specifically, the fist chute. When another fister asks "What butt toys do you have?", he is likely asking about insertables such as dildos, plugs, beads/balls, and spreaders.
In a fister's toybox, there may also be other toys or gear such as restraints, blindfolds, cock rings, masturbators, ball stretchers, and sounding rods. These types of toys are ancillary to hole play and do not contribute to hole development.
Most toy-related terms are not exclusive to fisting and are used by the general public.
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From a fisters frame of reference, there are six common reasons for using toys:
[ A ] Cleanout | Crackstuffer's Depth Trainer (DT30). [ B ] Warmup | Hankey's MachoMan (Original). [ C ] Pleasure | Friendly Toys' Bloomer. [ D ] Development | Friendly Toys' Knuckle. (Trainer Kit) [ E ] Rehabilitation | Square Peg Toys' Slink (Extra Large). [ F ] Hemorrhoid Therapy | Topped Toys' Gapekeeper (75).
Large toys often inspire fisting bottoms to develop bigger holes.
Ass players frequently fall into one of three camps regarding toys:
The latter two groups typically find toy play dull or uninspiring and will limit or exclude toy play during fisting session. Enthusiasts are also likely to limit toy play during a session as they prefer fists; however, if their play partners are toy-play fanatics, they will happily participate to accommodate their partners.
Enthusiasts can also be sorted into two categories:
Because most bottoms prefer fists over toys, a session that includes a toybox full of dildos and plugs may never be opened and the toys will remain unused.
Men into ass play might adapt other things for insertion, such as produce, household items, and sports equipment.
Alternative items carry greater risk for injury or unexpected trips to the emergency room. Items should be washed prior to use and never inserted without an extraction method such a string.
Finn Vortex demonstrates the use of a baseball bat as an alternative toy to traditional dildos and plugs.
Various methodologies exist to identify, sort, and group toys:
The SquarePegToys catalog showcases all three genres of dildos and plugs. [ A ] Mel | Phallic dildos are usually characterized by shaft and head. [ B ] Chain Gang | Fantasy dildos mimic animals, technology, or atypical forms. [ C ] Happy Hour Plug | Ergonomic toys match the form and shape of the fist chute.
Traditional type groupings include dildos, plugs, and beads. Dildos are typically cylindrical in nature. Plugs have a bulb and stem. Beads are small balls that can be inserted individually, such as Ben Wa balls, or as a stringed collection.
The modern age has resulted in enhancements to traditional toys. Vibrating functions have been available for decades. E-stim toys send pulsating charges throughout the fist chute, and smart toys allow you or others to control your experience from interfaced apps.
Vibrating toys can work themselves deep into your hole. Wireless bullets and baseless vibrators should never be inserted without an extraction method attached to the toy. Toys that lack large bases should be used with caution. Many vibrating plugs have bases designed to prevent full insertion, but fisters' holes tend to open up with vibrating pressure and can easily swallow small or narrow bases.
Other insertable types include wands, which are similar to dildos, and spreaders, which include scopes and speculums. These types vary in shape and configuration, depending on intended use.
[ A ] Vibrating dildos massage and relax first hole. [ B ] E-stim plugs send electric pulses through fist chute. [ C ] Anal beads strengthen kegel muscles. [ D ] Wands exchange heat and promote temperature play. [ E ] Spreaders pry and stretch the first hole. [ F ] Speculums stretch lower fist chute.
There are three genres for dildos and plugs: phallic, fantasy, and ergonomic.
Phallic dildos and plugs are modeled after the human penis. Most have a coronal ridge (where the head meets the shaft), and many also have balls that function as a base. Some phallic dildos are created from molds of actual hardons, but the majority of phallic dildos are based off an artistic rendition, typically a sculpture or 3D printing.
Phallic-like dildos will have a head, a shaft, and sometimes a set of balls.
Phallic plugs are uncommon due to the necessity of a integrating a stem into the design. Most double-ended dildos of phallic design.
There are several sub-categories of fantasy dildos. The most common include canine, equine, serpentine, tentacle, mythical beast, brachial, and sci-fi. Canine and equine dildos are based of the erections of stallions and sire dogs. Equine dildos typically feature a flared head and preputial ring. Canine dildos feature a bulbous knot to lock or tie the toy in place. Serpentine and tentacle dildos are flexible toys based off of snakes and octopi. Mythical beasts reimagine penis from dragons, werewolves, and sea creatures. Brachial toys approximate the human arm. Sci-fi dildos typically integrate phallic dildos with various themes, including aliens, mechanical technology, and hybrid creatures.
Fantasy plugs can be sorted based on the transition style between the stem and bulb. A gradual transition provides a smooth, seamless experience for both insertion and retraction. In contrast, an abrupt transition creates a distinct ledge that produces a noticeable "pop" during insertion and removal. Fantasy plugs are usually helpful in punch play, prolapse cultivation, and gape development.
Fantasy toys can be plugs or dildos and take all different forms and shapes.
Ergonomic dildos and plugs have designs that complement the anatomy of the fist chute. They usually lack heavy textures, abrupt edges, and firm structural components. Design focuses on easy, trauma free insertions, extractions and extended wear. Ergonomic dildos are often designed by fisters for fisters and are ideal for training for first ring stretches, depth play, and keeping a fist within the rectum.
Square Peg Toys has the largest catalog of ergonomically designed toys on the market.
SquarePegToys Charlie Horse fits into the lower fist chute without causing unnatural stress on the rectum or anus.
Toys can also be classified or grouped based on functional training purpose. The most common designations include hole penetration, width/girth expansion, and depth advancement.
Hole penetration toys, or ring poppers, replicate the experience of taking the thenar prominence (the widest part of the fist). A successful ‘pop’ releases endorphins and produces a respectable amount of pleasure for many fisters.
Most ring poppers are bulbous plugs designed for first hole penetration. The ideal structure of these toys includes a moderately rapid taper immediately after the girthiest part of the toy. The ratio of stem to body can vary, but should follow one of three ratios based on the developmental stage of the hole:
Measurement
Developmental Ratios
Bulb-to-Stem Ratio
| Skill Level | Bulb | Stem |
|---|---|---|
| Begginner | 4 | 5 |
| Intermediate | 3 | 4 |
| Advanced | 2 | 3 |
Hand-to-Wrist Ratio
| Hand Size | Thenar Prominence* | Wrist |
|---|---|---|
| Large | 7 | 10 |
(2/3rd Size of Plug's Bulb)
(Measured at the Joint)
Ring poppers function best when the stem is 2/3rds the size of the bulb. Larger discrepancies are useful for prolapse development.
*Virgin and novice fisters may need to select smaller toys.
Apart from generating euphoria, there are several uses for ring poppers:
Ring poppers for the second hole are uncommon. The type of tissue around the second ring has limited elasticity and is easily torn. Second hole ring poppers should have more gradual tapers than first hole ring poppers. They should also only be used by advanced depth bottoms.
[ A ] The gentle taper on the Gapekeeper series helps in gape development. [ B ] The abrupt taper on the Grip series can help develop prolapse.
There are several silicone vendors that offer ring popping toys. The following suggestions* may help you build your arsenal:
*All toys listed have advanced sizes.
Chute stretchers expand the depth and width capacity of the first ring and rectum (the lower fist chute). They help condition the hole for more advanced fisting, including:
Wide and large are relative terms so an objective, fister-oriented baseline is helpful. Most people, when seeing the girth of fisting toys, question 'How does that fit in a hole?'. Fisters, after a little practice, gobble these things up.
Cameron Kincade
Cody Cachet
Non-fister (Starter)
Non-fister (Advanced)
Fister (Starter)
Fister (Advanced)
[ A ] [ B ] Dick sizes of normal porn stars. [ C ] [ D ] Dildo sizes that non-fisters can manage. [ E ] A good starting dildo for a virgin or novice fister. [ F ] An extreme dildo used only by advanced fisters.
Depth advancement toys, or depth plungers, focus on the upper fist chute, including the second hole, sigmoid colon, and in some cases the descending and transverse colon. Regular use in a training routine accomplishes four goals:
While most 25 cm (10 inch) long toys can penetrate the second hole, the sigmoid needs to be straightened and desensitized to foreign objects by snakes that are larger than 30 cm (12 inches).
Toys can also be categorized by the materials used in their construction. The most common materials are silicone, TPR, TPE, and PVC. Less common materials include latex, rubber, glass, metal, and wood.
There are multiple characteristics by which materials can be sub-categorized, but the three most relevant to anal fisting include:
Composition is relevant when considering which toys to add to your toy arsenal. Being educated about the nuances of toy composition can prevent costly purchasing mistakes.
A borosilicate glass dildo is impact-resistant, non-porous, long-lasting and eco-friendly.
Protocols include standard practices and etiquette followed by the majority of the fisting community. Typically, these are things that new fisters pick up over time.
Etiquette refers to how you treat others in a specific fisting scenario. There are four etiquette guidelines related to toys.
Who: Bottom
When: Prior to Use
What: Permissions
Group: Toys
Many fisters have their toys on display in a playroom with a specific order and arrangement. Some fisters pull out all their equipment, gear, and toys from storage for a session. Sometimes it is okay to just grab one of their toys to play with, and sometimes it is not.
Your play partner may have a specific toy he wants used on his hole. If you hop on that toy and use it prior to him, he may not be able to use it for twenty-four hours if you are not fluid bonded due to HPV resiliency outside the hole.
It is never safe to assume it's okay to use a toy without asking. Always ask the toy owner for permission to use his toys during the session.
Fluid Bonded
Asking in advance to use one of your partner's toys that are on display can prevent awkward situations during a play session.
Eduardo, a neurodivergent fister, and I had played regularly for several years, and we felt at ease with one another.
He proudly has all of his toys neatly arranged in a specific order and in specific positions.
“Hey, check out how I'm almost balls deep on your toy! What's its name, I think I want to get one for myself!” I quipped.
Eduardo looked at me with a little unease and responded, “Oh, you took Goliath off my shelf. I... I didn’t think anyone would be playing with my toys.”
“Wait, what? Oh, no, I just thought it looked like a cool challenge. Did I mess something up?”
“I... I really don’t like when my stuff gets moved. It messes with the way I have them set up... it’s important to me. I’m sorry, I didn’t mean to sound mad.” he responded with irritation.
I replied: “Oh man, I didn’t know! I didn’t mean to make you upset. I can scrub it down and put it back where it was, if that’ll help.”
Again, with a tinge of irritation or unease, he replied, “Thanks. It’s just... they’ve been in the same spot for a while, and when things are changed, I can’t focus right. I like things in order.”
Nodding, I stood up to take the toy to the sink.
“Got it. I’ll be more careful next time. Promise.”
“Thanks. That’s all I needed to hear. Keep it out, I wanna see you take those last two inches” he said with a coyish grin.
I sat back down on Goliath. His dick got hard as I approached the bottom, and he urged me on till my hole swallowed the whole thing. His splooge coated my face as I quipped "There's no more toy for my hole, he's balls deep in me."
— FF Chronicles: 23.08.0544
Who: Borrower
When: 15 Days from Loan
What: Toy Loans
Group: Toys
Quality toys are not cheap. Purchasing a toy that doesn't work for you can be a costly mistake. Fortunately, your ffriends may be willing to lend you a toy from their toybox. You can examine a toy before you decide to purchase.
Unlike library books, an automated text does not arrive in your inbox to remind you to return a toy to its owner. It can be awkward for an owner to have to pester you for a toy's return.
When you borrow a toy, make plans to return it within two weeks—the longer you keep it, the less likely it is to be returned.
Many fisters no longer lend out toys without contracts or require tracking mechanisms.
About five months after I started fisting, a friend discovered that I was a fister and invited me to play.
— FF Chronicles: 15.06.0041
Who: Top
When: With Any Insertion
What: Procedures
Group: Toys
Two types of perforations occur with toys when a bottom cannot control the pace nor intensity.
Rapid pistoning can sometimes shift the colon between strokes—resulting in a zig-zag perforation. The body zigs while the toy zags.
Extra-large toys, extra-firm toys, multiple toys, or hand-toy dual insertion may cause break-point perforations. In break-point perforations, either the toy or the colon must give. Taut colons, which are caused by intense/extreme stretching, are likely to tear under pressure.
In partner play, respect the concerns of your bottom regarding pace and intensity. Discourage any type of limit pushing activities, including rapid advancement in width or speed.
Zig-Zag Perforation
Break-Point Perforation
Rapid pistoning with long, firm toys can easily result in a zig-zag perforation.
After crawling into bed, my smart phone beeped several times with the receipt of a half-dozen messages. I unlocked the phone and waited for my eyes to focus.
Demitri then relayed the entire story and described his symptoms. With some coaching, he eventually went to the ER and confirmed that there was a perforation that required surgery.
— FF Chronicles: 19.03.0999
Who: Borrower
When: After a Session
What: Hygiene
Group: Toys
As a general rule, always clean up anything you use during a session, including toys. A toy's owner may release you of this duty if he prefers cleaning toys himself. He may feel more comfortable knowing the toy was cleaned correctly instead of haphazardly.
After cleaning the toy, ask if you should leave it out or return it to its proper place.
After a session, a good play partner offers to wash and return toys to their proper places.
When an online fisting group was queried regarding toy etiquette, there were two comments regarding cleanup responsibilities:
Whoever owns the toy is responsible for cleaning it, regardless of who used it. If they can’t clean theirs before departure, I offer a disposable bag for them to carry home.
While I will offer my toys during a play session, I rarely try someone else’s toys. I don’t know how clean they are.
Standard Practices refers to common sense behaviors related to fisting activities. There are three standard practices related to toys.
Who: Inserter
When: Pre & Post Insertion
What: Hygiene
Group: Toys
It is a good idea to always wash a toy prior to insertion.
Toys collect dust, dirt, and germs while on display or in storage. Toys may have not been washed correctly after their last use and may still be partially dirty.
A deep sink helps ensures effective cleaning.
Enzo was so paranoid of fisting-related infections that he had a list of protocols he always followed. A subset of protocols involved scrubbing down toys.
Rub with bleach wipes before each use.
Soak chains in 10% bleach solution after session ends.
Wash stirrups on hot washing cycle.
Do not allow top to touch stirrups or bottom's feet when getting in sling.
Require 180 seconds of sink scrub time.
Use pre-prepared sets of gloves.
Store all toys in lint free bags.
Soak all toys in 10% bleach solution after use for 20 minutes.
Never share toys during session.
Never use porous toys (PVC, TPR/TPE, Wood, Latex).
Wash toys with disinfected silicone scrub pad for 180 seconds prior to session.
Wash toys with disinfected silicone scrub pad for 180 seconds after session ends.
Who: Session Partners
When: Throughout Session
What: Hygiene
Group: Toys
Some STIs can be transmitted via toys. The most dangerous transmissions are viral, specifically HPV (Anal Warts), HSV (Herpes), all forms of Hepatitis. Other STIs including giardia, shigella, chlamydia and syphilis can be acquired through shared toy play.
While most infectious agents can be removed with a quick wash, HPV can linger and spread for 24 hours, even after a bleach bath.
HPV is a common cause for anal cancer.
Fluid Bonded
HPV can linger on toys for 24 hours, even if a toy was washed with a bleach solution.
Craig and I shared a similar interest in toys and would often have play sessions together. A common activity we practiced was simultaneous insertion.
For simultaneous insertion, each partner must have their own toy, preferably the same model but not necessarily the same size. For example, one partner could have the small version of Hankey's Goliath while the other has a larger version.
Simultaneous insertion requires you sit face-to-face, within kissing distance, with poppers nearby. The dominant partner kneels, so that he can lower himself onto his toy. The submissive partner sits so that he can wrap his legs around the dominant partner and almost sit on his lap. This positioning allows the dominant partner to lift the submissive partner in order to lower him onto his toy.
Both take a hit of poppers, embrace, position the toys at their holes, and kiss. The dom lifts and lowers the sub onto his (the sub's) toy and simultaneously, sits back on his own toy. The goal is to each bottom out at the exact same time.
"That was hot! But I want more stretch!" Craig told me as we took a break from our simultaneous insertion routine. "Let's swap toys!"
"As hot as that sounds, we shouldn't, there's a risk for cross contaminating one another." I responded.
"I'll just go wash the toys!" he stood up to collect the toys to be washed.
"Unfortunately, HPV can linger for 24 hours, even on a bleach-scrubbed toy." I said.
Craig looked disappointed but pensive.
"Alright, then next time we play, I'll start with the big one."
"Deal!" I said in reply. "Now let me shove my hand up your hole."
We spent another three hours fisting each another.
— FF Chronicles: 19.06.0400
Who: Borrower
When: After a Session
What: Hygiene
Group: Toys
Using owner-approved lube and cleaners ensures you do not destroy an expensive toy that does not belong to you.
Certain lubes and soaps can damage toys, including certain shampoos and conditioners. Certain lubes can leave scents and residue. For example, shortening, such as Crisco and Trex leave oily residue on silicone toys and disintegrate latex, TPR/TPE, and PVC toys.
Some soaps clean toys well and other soaps damage toys.
I recently borrowed a toy from another toy fanatic. Since every toy he owns costs more than 100 dollars, he requires a contract before he loans out a toy.
"I see Clause IV, Subsection B prohibits the use of Crisco or oil-based lubes on your toys. Since they are silicone, does it really matter?" I asked.
"While it's technically okay to use oil-based lubes on silicone, I don't like it. Even after washing with Dawn, the toy feels greasy to me and the odor tends to remain." he replied continued, "If I can smell odor, to me it means it isn't clean".
"But can't you just soak it in hot soapy water, with something like oil-cutting Dawn dish soap?" I responded.
"You can, but even then, the Dawn breaks it down into smaller molecules, which can get in the cracks and crevices and still smell or cause discoloration over time if bacteria infiltrate and eats residual oils. I just don't like it on my toys."
I initialed the subsection and signed the contract.
"Thanks for toy and thanks for the education. I think I'll adopt the same policy with my toys."
— FF Chronicles: 16.16.0082
The Period, Sis Podcast discusses cleaning toys in the track How to Clean Your Sex Toys Properly
If you are travelling with toys, there are some precautions to consider and some practices that will overt a potentially embarrassing situation.
With any sex toy, there is a chance that airport and railroad security may open your bags for further investigation. Common causes for having your baggage reviewed include:
If you want to avoid embarrassment, pack your toys in a clear, plastic bag on top of your other items in your checked luggage. Agents can open the bag and locate your toy without rummaging through the contents of your suitcase.
Dildos of large size are likely to trigger additional screening.
If you do not have checked baggage, the toy will need to travel in your carry-on. There is a high likelihood your bag will be pulled for additional screening.
The following actions will expedite screening:
Take the bold or timid option when being screened. Proudly proclaim "It's a sex toy!" if you are bold or ask for a private screening if you are timid.
[ A ] Avoid packing poppers and toys together in the same bag to prevent confiscation of your poppers. [ B ] FFausten travel packets will not trigger additional screenings.
Avoid bringing sex toys into these countries:
Islamic countries tend to be more uptight about how un-tight your hole is. Avoid packing sex toys when travelling to any such country.
The following toy courses are available in the Fist Theory© Education Center:
| Course ID | Course Title | Skill Level | Executive Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 070403001 | Toy Essentials [This Course] | Beginner | A brief introduction to insertable toys, including rationale, classifications, and toy-associated etiquette and practices. Helpful advice and information regarding travelling with toys. An index of the Toys curriculum from Fist Theory’s Education Center is also included. |
| 070403002 | Dildology | Advanced | Scientific discussion related to design and composition of sex toys, including anatomical considerations, measurement standards related to density/firmness, composition analysis, and lubrication-related concerns. |
| 070403006 | Toy Arsenals | All | Advice and considerations for building an arsenal of toys. Includes purchasing guidelines, purposeful selection, and identification of quality toys and vendors. Covers tips related to loaning toys, second-hand acquisition, divestiture, and disposal of older toys. |
| 070403011 | Safeguarding Toys | All | Brief rationale concerning cleaning, upkeep, display, and storage of toys. |
| 070403012 | Toy Cleaning | All | Hygienic care of sex toys that ensures longevity and safety. Insights for removing lubrication and residual odors based on toy makeup/composition. |
| 070403013 | Toy Display and Storage | All | Guidelines for storing and displaying toys that balance protection with presentation. Advice from experts and vendors on storage and display options, including special considerations for safeguarding toys. Tips for cleaning storage containers and display cases. |
| 070403014 | Toy Maintenance and Preservation | All | Principles of toy upkeep, including lubrication compatibility and usage, inventory management, repair options, and disposal guidelines. |
| 070403021 | Training and Conditioning with Toys | All | Tips for expanding the capabilities of the fist chute through regimented training and conditioning exercises. Includes an index of routines for depth, width, prolapse, and punch development. |
| 070403022 | Risk Management with Toys | All | Strategies to reduce accidents and injuries with toys including information regarding the prevention of STIs with shared toy use. Also covers discussing life-threatening injuries with health care providers. |
| 070403025 | Recovering/Extracting Lost Toys | All | Procedures for removing toys that are stuck inside the first or second holes. Advice for discussing extraction with health care providers. |
The following material is under consideration in the development of this topic:
Upon completing this course, the student will be able to:
Note: Objectives should follow instructional design standards and be easily measurable with little ambiguity.
These individuals have indicated they continue fisting with this condition:
Adrian W
I’ve got over 100 large toys, it does kinda snit me when I have groups, and I have to clear up everything myself after. I’ve also had some really expensive toys go missing.
Snit = Really bad mood / Put into a bad mood