Shots Toys Thru Hole Butt Tunnel Plug Small — Silver vs Doc Johnson Platinum The Stretch Anal Plug

One is metal, heavy and holds its temperature — the other is silicone, lighter and forgiving. Both are tunnel plugs, both are non-porous, and both sit in the smaller end of the category. The Thru Hole is a classic steel design with serious heft; The Stretch is platinum-cured silicone that flexes slightly and weighs a third as much. If you want the weight and the cool-to-warm sensation of metal, the first. If you want something gentler that you can wear for longer without thinking about it, the second.

The Thru Hole has 73 reviews averaging 4.9 stars. The Stretch has 334 reviews averaging 4.1 stars. Both have enough feedback to trust the pattern, and the pattern is clear: the metal one delights almost everyone who tries it, while the silicone one divides opinion — plenty of fans, but also a meaningful number who found it uncomfortable or awkward to position.

Material is the main split. The Thru Hole is metal, so it conducts temperature, stays exactly where you put it, and has real presence. The Stretch is silicone, so it gives slightly, warms to body temperature quickly, and moves with you. Weight follows from that: the metal plug is 479 grams, the silicone one is 180 grams. Both are non-porous and can be properly sterilised, so the care routine is the same — hot water and soap, or a run through the dishwasher if you are so inclined.

Both are tunnel plugs, both are non-porous, and both can be sterilised. Neither supplier states insertable length, maximum diameter, flare dimensions or taper angle, so we cannot compare those. What we do know is that both are described as small or beginner-friendly by their respective retailers, and both have a hollow centre — which is the point of a tunnel plug.

If you want to feel the plug constantly — that anchored, weighted sensation — the Thru Hole. If you want something you can forget about once it is in, the Stretch. If you like temperature play, metal is the only real option here. If you are new to plugs and want something forgiving, silicone is the safer bet. If you have any concerns about positioning or comfort, the review split on The Stretch suggests it asks more of you than the metal one does — which is unusual, because silicone is usually the easier material.

Is the Thru Hole good for beginners? Yes — reviewers consistently describe it as a perfect size for beginners and small enough not to be intimidating.

Is the Thru Hole worth the price? One reviewer said outright, "I have to say it's worth it," despite initial hesitation about the cost. Metal plugs at this quality level hold their value.

Is The Stretch body-safe? Yes. Doc Johnson's Platinum Premium Silicone line is platinum-cured silicone, which is body-safe and widely trusted. As one Reddit user put it, "everything they clearly label silicone seems to be legit."

Is The Stretch suitable for beginners? One reviewer found it "just right for an initial stretch before using my bigger toys," so it can work as a first plug — but the lower average rating suggests it is less universally easy than the metal option.

The Thru Hole scores 88, The Stretch scores 79. The metal plug has near-universal approval and a clear use case: you want the weight, the temperature, the presence. The silicone plug has a larger review base but more mixed feedback, which suggests it works beautifully for some people and not at all for others. If you know you want metal, the Thru Hole is an easy recommendation. If you are choosing between materials, the review pattern favours the metal one — which is not the usual outcome, but it is what the evidence says.

Both are stocked by multiple retailers. Coy carries the Thru Hole; The Stretch is available from Doc Johnson directly and from other stockists. Check current pricing and availability before you commit.

The Snug Report is published by the team behind Coy, a New Zealand retailer that stocks many of the products reviewed here. We say so on every page. Our scores come from aggregated public reviews, not from us — the method is on the methodology page and the evidence count is on every review.