How to Use a Horse Dildo Safely

Horse dildos are larger than average and have a distinctive flared head that requires some preparation, especially if you're new to them or stepping up in size. This guide covers everything you need for a safe, comfortable, and satisfying experience, from your first session through to working with XL sizes.
Before You Start: What You Need
- Water-based lube, essential, and more than you think. Never use silicone-based lube with silicone toys, it degrades the surface over time. See our lube guide for recommendations.
- A warm, relaxed environment, tension is the enemy of comfortable penetration. Take your time getting into the right headspace before starting.
- A towel or waterproof mat, especially useful with ejaculating or inflatable models.
- Your chosen toy and clean hands, wash the toy before first use and after every session. See the cleaning guide.
Step-by-Step: Using a Horse Dildo
Step 1, Warm up properly
Don't skip this. The equine flared head is wider than the shaft on most models, which means the widest moment comes at entry. Warm up with fingers or a smaller toy before introducing the horse dildo. For models ov er 6 cm diameter, a proper warm-up session lasting 15-20 minutes is worthwhile.
Step 2, Apply lube generously
Apply water-based lube to both the toy and yourself. For horse dildos, the flared head in particular benefits from thorough lubrication, this is the point of maximum stretch. Don't be conservative here. Reapply mid-session as needed; silicone absorbs lube less than skin does but the lube will spread thin over time.
Step 3, Work past the head slowly
The flared head is the widest point on most horse dildo designs. Once it's inside, the shaft is typically n arrower, so the sensation shifts after entry. Take your time here. Breathe out on insertion, keep muscles as relaxed as possible, and don't force anything.
Step 4, Find your depth and rhythm
Once the head is past, you have the full insertable length available. You don't need to use all of it. Start shallow and work deeper as you become comfortable. The listed insertable lengths are maximums, use whatever depth works for you.
Step 5, For ejaculating models: set up the reservoir first
Before you start, fill the reservoir via the pump mechanism. Use water for a tes t run on your first use, then switch to cum-style lube for the full effect. Make sure the pump is primed and ready before you begin, you don't want to break the moment fumbling with it. Trigger at climax by squeezing the pump.
Step 6, For inflatable models: start deflated
Insert the Tikbalang or Destrier at its minimum size, 4.5 cm or 6.3 cm diameter respectively. Once you're comfortable, use the inflation mechanism to expand gradually to your preferred girth. Deflate fully before removal.
Size Progression: Working Up to La rger Models
If you're aiming for the Kentucky Derby (6.9 cm), Mammoth (8.8 cm), or any of the larger models, progression over multiple sessions is the safest approach. Trying to jump to XL in one session rarely ends well.
| Target Size | Suggested Progression Path | Timeframe |
|---|---|---|
| Up to 6 cm diameter | Start with Spectacular Bid (5.2 cm) → Eclipse (5.5 cm) → Shergar (5.5 cm ribbed) → Count Fleet (5.4 cm) | A few weeks of regular sessions |
| 6-7 cm diameter | Comfortable with 5.5 cm → Holy Bull (6.5 cm) → Black Caviar (6.4 cm) → Kentucky Derby (6.9 cm) | 1-2 months of progression |
| 7 cm+ / XL | Comfortable with 7 cm range → Mammoth (8.8 cm). The Tikbalang inflatable is a good tool for this stage, expand it incrementally over multiple sessions. | Several months |
Positions That Work Well
The equine shape lends itself to certain positions more than others:
- On your back, toy held in hand, gives you most control over depth and angle. Best for first-time sessions with a new size.< /li>
- Seated on the toy (suction cup), the Churchill has a suction cup base that attaches to a flat surface. This position uses body weight naturally. Start in a squat so you can control how much pressure you apply.
- On all fours, works well for toys without suction cups, held in hand or against a surface. Gravity helps with the flared head entry.
- Side-lying, relaxed and good for sustained sessions with mid-size models.
Using Ejaculating Horse Dildos
The ejaculating function is most satisfying when :
- The reservoir is fully loaded before you start
- You've built up to orgasm naturally before triggering the pump
- You use cum-style lube rather than water, the consistency and appearance are significantly better
- The toy is inserted at a depth where the release will be felt internally
After each ejaculating session, flush the reservoir channel thoroughly, warm water through the pump mechanism several times. This prevents residue building up in the tube.
Aftercare
After every session:
- Wash the toy with warm water and mild, unscented soap
- For ejaculating models, flush the reservoir and pump channel with clean water
- Rinse thoroughly, no soap residue
- Dry with a clean cloth or let air dry
- Store in a clean bag or pouch, away from other silicone toys (silicone can bond to silicone over time)
Platinum silicone can also be sterilised by boiling for 5 minutes, or running through a dishwasher on the top rack (no detergent, no ejaculating mechanism, heat only). See the full silicone toy cleaning guide for more detail.
Safety Checklist
- ✅ Use water-based lube only with silicone toys
- ✅ Warm up before attempting any size above your comfort zone
- ✅ Only use toys with a flared base for anal play
- ✅ Deflate fully before removing inflatable models
- ✅ Stop immediately if you feel pain (not just stretch, actual pain)
- ✅ Clean before first use and after every session
- ✅ Progress gradually when sizing up, multiple sessions, not one session
Frequently Asked Questions
Some models are, the Spectacular Bid (5.2 cm diameter, 17 cm insertable) and Tikbalang inflatable (4.5 cm before inflation) are the most accessible entry points. If you're entirely new to penetration toys, start smaller and build up over time before trying the equine head shape.
More than you think. Coat the toy thoroughly, apply to yourself, and have the bottl e within reach to reapply. Horse dildos require more lube than standard-shaped toys due to the flared head. There is no such thing as too much lube.
Only models with a flared base or suction cup that is wide enough to prevent full insertion. The Churchill has a suction cup. Always confirm the base safety before anal use, a toy that can be fully inserted is not safe for anal play.
Stop and reass ess. Discomfort on the flared head entry is common and usually means more lube, more warm-up, or both. Sharp pain is a signal to stop entirely. Come back to it another day with a longer warm-up session. Forcing past pain causes injury.
Warm water and mild soap, rinse thoroughly, air dry or pat dry. See the full cleaning guide for sterilisation options and ejaculating model care.