The 5 Best BDSM Speculums to Help You Stay Wide Open

This device earned the title of “Test Winner” for its durable and easy-to-use design, low price point, and beginner-friendly adjustability. While there are other BDSM speculum toys out there that are easier to adjust, this one is still fairly straightforward. It also has two points of adjustability, which makes up for the slight complication increase. Both bills on this speculum sex toy are smooth to the touch. This means you won’t need to worry about anything getting caught while inserting—or removing—the toy. That said, as some customers have pointed out, you’ll still want to be relaxed throughout the experience for maximum comfort. All in all, the Bondage Boutique Steel Vaginal Speculum is simple enough for beginners, sturdy enough for more experienced users, and even has something to offer temperature play lovers. It’s definitely an option worth checking out.

Costing less than $15 for the device, the Bondage Boutique Vaginal Speculum was the obvious choice for the “Cheapest” mention on this list. Still, despite the low price point, this speculum will do the job if you’re just starting to explore your speculum fetish. It’s important to note that this isn’t a speculum anal toy. While it technically could be used for anal speculum BDSM play, the toy isn’t advertised for that use, so proceed with caution if you attempt that. Design-wise, this toy is pretty good. It only has one point of adjustability, is smooth for painless insertions/removals, and is clear. This will prevent the device from limiting your view, unlike some other models. However, being made of soft plastic means that this device can’t be sterilized. As such, you’ll only want to use this with one person. For use with multiple partners, I’d suggest looking into the metal version instead. Overall, this is a great option for beginners and those who don’t want to spend a lot of money on their first speculum.

As my “Anal” pick on this list of toys, the Stainless Steel Mathieu Anal Speculum is specifically designed with anal play in mind. That’s not to say you can’t use it for vaginal spreading; just that it’s specifically designed for anal use. With a maximum spread of only two inches, these medical BDSM toys are probably best suited for those with some—but not a lot of—prior experience with anal spreading. Some toys can spread much wider, which I think limits the appeal of this specific toy for those really into the speculum kink. That said, it does have a few things going for it. The speculum is made of stainless steel, making it non-porous and able to be sterilized. It should also last for quite a long time, or even a lifetime with the proper care. I also liked how you adjust the spread using the grip and then lock it into place with the adjustment screw. This is much better than having to fidget with a bunch of different screws. If you’re still relatively new to the world of anal spreading or simply want to switch things up in the vaginal spreading department then I’d say this unique toy is worth adding to your collection!

As my “Vaginal & Anal” pick, this speculum BDSM toy is arguably the most useful on this list. True, it does step away from a more traditional design like you might find on other vaginal or anal speculum BDSM toys, but I think this works in its favor overall. The speculum is adjusted using a single screw, offering a maximum spread of 5.31 inches combined with 4.29-inch prongs. While this is probably excessive for some users, I think having the option to spread this wide makes this toy an appealing option. This is especially true if you anticipate being into speculum play for a while. What’s better than having a toy you can buy now and still enjoy in the years to come? Yes, it is a bit pricier than some of the other options, and no, it doesn’t feature the traditional bills you’re likely to find on other models. Still, I’d say it’s definitely a good option to consider if you’re looking for a high-quality item that can give you years of enjoyment.

I selected this as my “Extreme” pick for a reason… and it’s not just the fact that “Extreme” is in the name! While this BDSM speculum might not have the widest spread of any speculum sex toy on this list, it does have the most adjustability. With six separate rods spreading your sub’s orifice apart, you certainly won’t be complaining about the 4.33” maximum spread! The main downside of this toy is the fact that you’ll need to manually adjust each rod, which will take a bit of time and practice. Still, for someone with a speculum link or a passionate love for medical BDSM toys, I think this slight downside is worth the rewards you’ll reap later on. Various customers have sung this toy’s phrases, and one person even mentioned using it alongside a vaginal camera. When you have a toy capable of spreading this widely and evenly, the options are really only limited by your imagination. While I definitely wouldn’t recommend this to beginners or intermediate users, I think more advanced users who love spreading and speculums will get a lot of use from this toy.