Rhapsodia - anal beads by Close2You - review by Jessica Elizabeth

I found that the best way to use the Rhapsodia was for long term wear. The graduated balls on Rhapsodia are very hard; due to the inner balls that move around. As such, having something else thrusting in your vagina, I found it painful to have that rub up against the unforgiving hardness of these anal beads.

There is a decent weight to these anal beads. Due to this when you're wearing them you do have to focus on keeping them inside of you. This works your anal muscles which is awesome if you're really into anal play. Make sure though to wear underwear when you're wearing these out and about!

For me, the tail fit perfectly between my butt cheeks. This part of the toy is flexible enough that it moves with you and doesn't press uncomfortably against your bottom. Also, the heart does not stick out, at least not for me. I imagine that if you're very petite you may have a problem with the heart sticking out and possible showing against your clothes.

I imagine that if you position these just right, the vibrations from the balls inside could stimulate the prostate a little bit.

Rhapsodia is made out of TPR. It's hypoallergenic, phthalates and latex free and non porous. So this toy is great if you're sensitive to chemicals. There's no motor or anything like that so she can be boiled. The texture is smooth. You'll want to use a water based anal lube with these; due to the size of the final ball (4 1/2" around) plenty of lube is needed.

For long term wear ensure to re-lubricate about ever 2 hours or so, for safe removal.

Rhapsodia has 3 balls connected by flexible TPR, and a 4" long "tail" what has a heart at the end of it. I was surprised by how hard the balls are, and a bit disappointed that for me this causes me to not be able to use the toy for double penetration.

It comes with a velvet bag that you could use for travel purposes. However, it's quite obvious what the toy is when it's seen.

The awesome part of this toys design is the balls-inside-of-balls. When you move, the balls that are in the anal beads move and dance around which is an amazing, erotic experience. When wearing this toy I find that I get an extra sway to my step as I walk so that I can feel better the balls moving.

I don't find this toy to be useful for double penetration. However, it's great for wearing out and about! Because of it's weight it really helps you get used to the feel of something in your bum as well as helping you mature and strengthen your butt muscles.

I have noticed that every time I use Rpahsodia, when I pull them out it manages to find every little speck of fecal matter left in my rectum. So, if you're very squeamish about that I'd make sure to use an anal douche first. Clean up tends to be messy with this toy so it gets lots of after care post-use.

Water based lube, especially lube made for anal use is best. Since there's no motor you could boil Rhapsodia to ensure sterilization.

Rhapsodia comes with the awesomesauce that is Close2You's storage boxes. It's a dresser style with a little door that opens to a window that shows you the toy snuggled in the top drawer of the bog. The second drawer comes with a velvet pouch for the toy, a free cock ring, a book that highlights Close2You's lineup of toys, sample lube and a sample toy cleaner.

I'm of 2 minds with this toy. First off it's an incredible toy, however I find it to be best for advanced anal toy users due to the hardness of the balls and the work it takes to keep the toy in your bum when you're out and about.

I'm disappointed that I can't use it for double penetration but I'm excited at the prospect of strengthening and maturing my butt muscles.

I found that the minor thrusting motions you get of the balls moving out of your butt a bit, and then you squeezing your muscles to keep them in; this squeezed some of the lube out of my butt. If my panties hadn't acted as a barrier I'd have had wet marks on my dress!

For me this in and out thrusting of the anal beads; the constant awareness that I had something up my butt at the grocery store; it was incredible erotic! This is in no way like wearing standard anal beads like Flexi Felix, or wearing a butt plug. Rhapsodia is an experience unto itself.