This ended up being a bit wordy, so I put a TL;DR at the end.
So, to start with – I’m straight, married, with children. I’m very new to anal play (with the exception of maybe a sharpie when I was like 14). I’ve been going through a bit of a lifestyle change, losing weight, going to the gym, eating healthier, etc. and have been pretty successful over the last 6 months. I have some time off work and the house to myself for a bit. Based on an AskReddit thread, I saw the Aneros Helix mentioned as one of the naughty items that have changed someone’s life or some BS like that.
I do sometimes enjoy tickling my anus a bit while masturbating, and am myself quite open to experimentation (the wife, not so much). So I did some reading and research, and found out about this prostate thing in my bum. So I ordered myself a Helix Syn (and a couple other things, a new sleeve, etc., just for shits) as a self reward for my big life change.
I was highly anticipating it’s arrival, even though I know it may take some time to really get into it. It arrived a day early. I immediately drew myself a nice bath with jasmine salts, and relaxed for a bit. Cleaned myself out as best I could (note to self, buy a new turkey baster), and set to work.