Glass Ben Wa Balls and Anal Beads

Thanks to everyone for all of your wonderful questions. My inbox has been overflowing with compliments, questions and suggestions. As most of the inquiries are coming to me via email, I wanted to start posting certain responses and share with you hot topics. I'm so glad to be revisiting this issue..although it has been years since I have touched on the subject and the first time for discussion on EdenLink.

Kevin and I first started our R&D probably back in 2006 on the idea of creating glass anal beads. Well, that idea didn't go too far for two very important reasons.

1) traditional chords used for beads were made out of nylon. This material is porous and can harbor bacteria. This is not news to any of us, as warnings are usually clearly written on packaging--- "beads are intended for single use only. Dispose of after use". Now do any of us follow these rules?!?! probably not---and that's on a 5 dollar strand of plastic beads. Could you imagine disposing of a $100 strand of handmade glass beads??--same answer PROBABLY NOT!!! Ethically, I can't promote multiple usage of a bacteria ridden chord...and it would absolutely crush me to have to tell them people to retire their investment.

2)Glass on glass contact is extremely dangerous--it opens a door for the creation of micro-fractures on the glass surface--the most dangerous kind of fracture because you cannot always see them.

I need to again stress point #2 because glass Ben Wa balls have been brought to market. This is only eliminating 1 of 2 problems--yes, the chord is now gone, but the issue of glass on glass still exists.

A lot of this is common sense.... would you bang, knock or even gently rub two glass dildos together before putting them inside your body? I would hope that everyone's answer is no.

Safety comes first people.

So to answer the question (without hesitation)..XHale will not be marketing glass Beads or Ben Wa balls..

Don't get me wrong..its a great idea (awfully beautiful to boot) but unfortunately could be hazardous to you good health.

Adam, you're seriously awesome for bringing us all of this information. I actually was considering a pair of glass ben wa balls, because it had slipped past me that the balls rub and clack together inside, yikes!

I've seen other kinds of kegel exercisers that weren't made on the double-ball model. Would you consider making single egg-shaped kegel toys, kind of like the Teneo Uno link or these link ? They'd obviously be much bigger, and wouldn't vibrate, but for more advanced users this could be a good thing.

Adam, you're seriously awesome for bringing us all of this information. I actually was considering a pair of glass ben wa balls, because it had slipped past me that the balls rub and clack together inside, yikes!

I've seen other kinds of kegel exercisers that weren't made on the double-ball model. Would you consider making single egg-shaped kegel toys, kind of like the Teneo Uno link or these link ? They'd obviously be much bigger, and wouldn't vibrate, but for more advanced users this could be a good thing.

We could definitely consider working on a single egg-shaped Kegel exerciser. What are your thoughts on this, Luscious Lily, if it were to be one solid piece glass? no holes or strings attached, literally. I am hesitant to have a hole bored through the center. I am thinking that we could do a nice solid clear egg..simple and classy. I would like to shoot for something that would weigh in at good 4-5 ounces. Not too heavy, yet just enough weight for a healthy "workout".

We could definitely consider working on a single egg-shaped Kegel exerciser. What are your thoughts on this, Luscious Lily, if it were to be one solid piece glass? no holes or strings attached, literally. I am hesitant to have a hole bored through the center. I am thinking that we could do a nice solid clear egg..simple and classy. I would like to shoot for something that would weigh in at good 4-5 ounces. Not too heavy, yet just enough weight for a healthy "workout".

That sounds like a good idea. I couldn't imagine how you could safely attach a string, but it shouldn't be a problem for removing the egg. The only time I've needed a retrieval cord for kegel exercisers has been when they were soft and textured, because they cling to the walls of the vagina. Smooth glass, on the other hand? Bearing down should bring it out without an issue. A solid glass piece would be easier to clean, too.

The weight sounds good, too. There isn't much on the market now in the way of heavier exercisers that can be work throughout the day, and an egg like that would be a lovely addition!

Adam,
You could also do a shape and size similiar to the Kegelcisor. I just reviewed that and found that I absolutely love the size of that for Kegels. I can just imagine how it would feel if out of glass.

Adam,
You could also do a shape and size similiar to the Kegelcisor. I just reviewed that and found that I absolutely love the size of that for Kegels. I can just imagine how it would feel if out of glass.

Adam,
You could also do a shape and size similiar to the Kegelcisor. I just reviewed that and found that I absolutely love the size of that for Kegels. I can just imagine how it would feel if out of glass.

Adam,
You could also do a shape and size similiar to the Kegelcisor. I just reviewed that and found that I absolutely love the size of that for Kegels. I can just imagine how it would feel if out of glass.

You insight is much appreciated, Lily! Would you care to test market the item for us, and let everyone here on Eden Link know just how wonderful we are?!?! j/k. No, but seriously, Lily, I would be honored to have you be the first woman to have the honors. I am requesting a prototype be put into manufacture this afternoon based on you initial feedback. You ask and you shall receive!! (kind of like a genie in a bottle) If it's a hit, maybe we can even name it after you Now wouldn't that be grand!

Those new faders would be lovely, too! A simple clear one might be a more budget friendly starting place, though. Pie in the sky dreaming here, but maybe we could end up with matching lines of Moons and Eggs! You've done some beautiful things with the Moon Plug line, they're all oh so visually striking.

we will see what we can come up with. Another interesting misconception about glass you just mentioned--and that's regarding clear glass. What you are really paying for when it comes to glass is labor costs. Clear pieces are actually much more difficult to make... Why, do you ask? Well, simply put, color is an easy way to hide flaws , both manufacturing flaws as well as flaws in the glass in its raw form. It is kind of like hiding diamond inclusions behind a prong on a ring setting) Quality labor is $40/hr. no matter how you look at it. That is a whole new topic we can get into at a later date. Let's get this egg made for you first

we will see what we can come up with. Another interesting misconception about glass you just mentioned--and that's regarding clear glass. What you are really paying for when it comes to glass is labor costs. Clear pieces are actually much more difficult to make... Why, do you ask? Well, simply put, color is an easy way to hide flaws , both manufacturing flaws as well as flaws in the glass in its raw form. It is kind of like hiding diamond inclusions behind a prong on a ring setting) Quality labor is $40/hr. no matter how you look at it. That is a whole new topic we can get into at a later date. Let's get this egg made for you first