Urethral Sounds

The penis is an extremely sensitive organ, both inside and out! Stimulating the urethra, which is the tube inside the penis through which urine and semen pass, can be extremely pleasurable. Sounding toys like urethral sounding rods and penis plugs are designed to be safely inserted into the urethra to create unique and intense sensations.

Explore our range of urethral sounding toys to experiment with urethral play safely.

Looking to learn more? Check out our Guide to Urethral Sounding.

What is a Urethral Sound?

A urethral sound is a long thin rod designed to be inserted into the urethra. There are different types of urethral sounding toys, including sounding rods, penis plugs, silicone rods, and stainless-steel urethral sounds.

Types of Sounding Toys

Silicone urethral sounds are flexible rods for urethral sounding beginners and advanced players alike. Silicone is a non-porous material that can be sanitized by boiling for 5-7 minutes. Silicone sounding sets like the Master Series Silicone Urethral Sound 3-Piece Set can also be used as urethral dilators. Begin your urethral exploration by starting with the middle size of a set and working your way to both smaller and larger dilators.

Stainless steel sounding toys are smooth and tend to glide in more easily. They’re also easy to sanitize by boiling or placing in an autoclave, and can be used with any kind of lube - though, as mentioned earlier, sterile lube is best to use with your urethra toy.

Ribbed urethral sounds are excellent for exploring texture safely. The Penis Plug Double Ended Stainless Steel Ribbed Urethral Dilator combines two urethral toys in one. It has one smooth end and one ribbed end so you can experiment with different textures.

The main difference between a penis plug and a urethral sounding rod is that a penis plug tends to be shorter. While a sounding rod is ideal for deeper penetration for in-and-out motions, a penis plug focuses on stimulating the sensitive head of the penis both internally and externally. The Dominix Deluxe Penis Plug with Glans Ring has a ring that surrounds the glans, or head of the penis, and a bead on the underside that rests right on the frenulum for added sensation.

How to Choose a Urethral Toy

Consider what material you’d like your urethra toy to be made of. Silicone urethra toys are flexible, which makes them an excellent choice for beginners because they conform to the body’s curves. Stainless steel toys might look intimidating, but a metal urethral sound can be a great starting point because stainless steel is smooth, which makes insertion easier.

Size is another factor in choosing a urethral toy. Thinner sounds might seem good for beginners, but they are recommended for more advanced players because slimmer urethral sounding rods are pointier and could cause tears. Choose a medium-sized urethral toy to start. If the urethral sound you choose is too thick, try a thinner sound, but don’t go for the smallest you can find. Once you find the size that feels most comfortable for you, you can dilate to a urethral toy with more girth or learn to safely use a thinner sound.

If you want deeper penetration, choose a urethral sounding rod. If you want to stimulate the sensitive parts of the glans or frenulum, opt for a penis plug. Sounding sets often include urethral toys in different girths so you can practice dilation and move up to larger and more advanced urethra toys.

Urethral Sounding FAQs

Is Urethral Sounding Safe?

Urethral sounding can be safe if you practice safety protocols and pay attention to your body’s responses.

Urethral play must happen in a sterile environment and with sterile tools to avoid UTIs and other infections. Disinfect all your urethral toys before you use them. Use plenty of sterile lube with your urethral toys to prevent micro-tears and make insertion smoother.

When inserting a sound, don’t force it or push it in. Using your hand to hold the sound firmly, let the weight of the sound and the curves of the penis guide how the sound is inserted and how deep it goes. Move slowly and stop if you feel pain. Though sounding creates very unique sensations, it should not hurt.

If you think you might have health factors that could be aggravated by sounding, consult a medical professional before inserting anything into your urethra. This could include a history of UTIs, an active STI outbreak, or a prostate condition. Seek medical guidance if you have doubts or questions.

Why Do People Use Sounding Toys?

People use sounding toys because sounding feels good! Urethral sounding creates intense and unique sensations because the urethra is packed with nerve endings. Some men can have intense orgasms from urethral sounding alone. For some people there is the appeal of doing something taboo or unexpected with their penis. We think of the penis as an organ that does the penetrating; there can be an element of gender play, role reversal, or even power play from penetrating the penis itself. More advanced players can even learn to stimulate the prostate with sounding toys.

There is no right reason to use urethral sounds. Enjoy exploring with the safety and pleasure tips set forth in this guide to urethral sounds!